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Museum of Miniature Books

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Time-tested museum featuring a vast collection of unique miniature books from over 60 countries. People often mention books, museum, miniature, book, free, visit, collection, world, Baku, kitaplar,


Address

9R8M+G2M, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan

Website

www.minibooks.az

Contact

+994 12 492 94 64

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (396 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Elena T. 2 months ago on Google • 120 reviews New
    I was impressed by the idea! Collect all smallest books in the world! You can even see the smallest book in the world: 0.75mmx0.75mm! I can’t imagine someone made it and then someone decided to show it to everyone. But it’s true and you can see a lot of small books in this museum. Visiting is totally free, you can only leave donation if you want. So don’t miss it if you are in Baku
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devesh G. 11 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    I recently visited the Museum of Miniature Books and I have to say, it was a delightful experience! The museum is located in the heart of the old city and is free to enter, making it a great stop for anyone looking for a unique and budget-friendly activity. The museum's collection of miniature books is truly impressive. The books are incredibly small, yet each one is a work of art in its own right. What's more, the collection is divided into multiple sections, allowing visitors to explore different genres and styles of miniature books. As a special treat, the museum even gave us one miniature book for free to keep as a souvenir. It was a lovely gesture that made the visit all the more memorable. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit to the Museum of Miniature Books. It's a quick and easy stop that won't take more than 30 minutes, but it's well worth the time. The books are fascinating to see and the museum's location in the old city adds to the charm of the experience. So, if you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary, be sure to check out this gem of a museum!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FanFan 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) See if you have time (Original) Vaktiniz varsa gorun
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariam K. 11 months ago on Google
    It's a lovely little museum in the old city centre of Baku. You will enjoy miniature books from different centuries and themes. There is the oldest miniature Quran.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vakho K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best museum so far in Baku. Why? 1. Its fee 2. They have got the smallest books of the world. 3. You can find books from any country 4. There is a last who can speak many languages and can help you 5. No one forces you to buy anything and it's really free 6. There is a book and you can leave your opinion about museum there
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vikas P. 5 years ago on Google • 168 reviews
    + The best collection ever seen for the miniature books. + Located in the old City area. Very good to walk to this place from. + Collection from across the world Writers and publishers put on exhibition. + Very polite staff. + You can write your feedback in the register kept there for this purpose. + You are allowed to click pictures (clicked pictures for all the books) + Very beautiful surrounding. + A must visit place even if you are not an avid book reader. + Timings are 11am to 5pm and entry if free. - You cannot touch or read the books as they are closed in the glass almirah.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Yasmin K. 5 years ago on Google
    Must visit place. It has the most amount of miniature books. It is so easy to get to this museum from central metro station. When the tour guide was talking about the history of the collection and the valuable contributions made to the museum through the years my mind was blown away
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert C. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a different museum. I am not sure I have ever seen a miniature book before so this was overwhelming. It is located in old city and free in so it's worth going on and taking a look. It's not too big so it will not take more than 10-15 minutes. The lady who runs it has decent English so you can have a mini tour.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madhumitha J. 4 months ago on Google • 59 reviews
    This is free Miniature Book museum in Azarbaijan. I loved it 😍 they have tiniest book which I saw for the first time. Whole collection of smallest books from everywhere. Please do visit if you have time 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara Al M. 1 year ago on Google • 41 reviews
    It is a nice little museum close to the palace. The lady there was friendly and gave us information about the books that are sorted based on where they were published around the world. My daughter was pleased to see Shakespeares, Little Prince etc in miniature form. Entry is free.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Areej R. 1 year ago on Google
    In the heart of the Old Town in Baku, the museum showcases a collection featuring miniature books from 64+ countries, including a 17th-century copy of the قرآن Koran published in Saudi Arabia.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandra V. 8 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Love it! Books from all over the world. Small, smallest and miniature. No entri fee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Martyn J. 1 year ago on Google
    I was looking forward this visiting the miniature book museum after Eid holiday weekwns when the museum was due to reopen. We arrived at 1130 on Tuesday and the museum was closed and returned and hour later at 1230 and was still closed. Incredibly disappointed that opening hours did not show when musuem was open.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 יאיר �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth a day visit from morning to afternoon and stroll the area (Original) שווה ביקור ביום מהבוקר ועד אחר הצהריים ולטייל באיזור
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mehmet kamil a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the world's first and only miniature book museum located in Baku İçer-i Şeher. Zarife Salahova is the founder of the museum and owner of the miniature book collection. There are books printed from 71 countries in the collection, where only books smaller than 7.5 cm are accepted as miniature books. In addition to miniature books, the museum also includes micro books that can be read with different magnifiers. The 0.75x0.75 millimeter book "Four Seasons Flowers", published by Toppan publishing house in Japan, is the smallest book in the museum. This twenty-two-page book can be read through a special microscope. By the way, thanks to the library employee, who did not even give his name for his modesty. The rest is in my videos and photos, good looking. Thank you for your likes. (Original) Bakü İçer-i Şeher de bulunan dünyanın ilk ve tek minyatür kitap müzesidir. Müzenin kurucusu ve minyatür kitap koleksiyonunun sahibi Zarife Salahova’dır. Sadece 7,5 santimetreden küçük kitapların minyatür kitap kabul edildiği koleksiyonda 71 ülkeden basılmış kitaplar bulunuyor. Müzede, minyatür kitapların yanı sıra farklı büyüteçler yardımıyla okunabilen mikro kitaplar da yer alıyor. Japonya'da Toppan yayınevi tarafından basılan 0,75x0,75 milimetre ebadındaki "Dört Mevsim Çiçekleri" isimli kitap müzenin en küçük kitabı olma özelliğini taşıyor. Yirmi iki sayfalık bu kitap, özel mikroskop vasıtasıyla okunabiliyor. Bu arada mütevaziliğinden ismini dahi vermeyen kütüphane çalışanına teşekkürler. Gerisi video ve fotoğraflarımda,iyi seyirler. Beğenileriniz için teşekkür ederim.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rosemary n. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    As a tourist, I am impressed with the friendly and pleasant approach to the lady (Ms. Lina). She was so kind and tried her very best to talk about the history behind the miniature books museum and about the artist behind the remarkable work in a professional way. I wish all the museums must have people like Ms. Lina, who was so dedicated to their work. The miniature book works are mind-blowing. I am so happy that we visited this place and it is going to stay on our minds forever.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mohaddeseh H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tiny museum. It’s free so stop by if you had a chance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betül �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful museum. Admission is free. The lady in the museum is very well equipped. He introduced poems to us and read poems. You can also buy small miniature books. I am lucky that I also met his collector. It was beautiful and efficient (Original) Çok güzel bir müze. Giriş ücretsiz. Müzedeki hanımefendi çok donanımlı biri. Bize kitapları tanıtarak şiirler okudu. Ayrıca küçük minyatür kitaplar alabiliyorsunuz. Şanslıyım ki koleksiyoncusuyla da tanıştım. Güzel ve verimliydi
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sevdimali I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are many excellent books. The museum is free of charge. (Original) Çox əla kitablar var. Muzey pulsuz xidmət göstərir.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chef Faizan R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good to see different thing Micro books from all over the world
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shraga N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful and invested cultural center. A must visit for all who come to Baku A beautiful and invested cultural center. A must visit for anyone who comes to Baku (Original) A beautiful and invested cultural center. A must visit for all who come to Baku מרכז תרבות יפה ומושקע. ביקור חובה לכל מי שמגיע לבאקו
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mardi W. 4 years ago on Google
    Free entrance. Small museum with unique collections.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer S. 4 years ago on Google
    What a cool place!! Loved the collection and the fact it’s free. A really cool place to browse for bibliophiles.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dr. Rajeev C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Most of the books have not received permission from their authors and are a clear violation of copyrights. The exhibition is small and not worth a visit. Lacks professionalism and professionalism. (Original) معظم الكتب لم يأخذ اذن من مؤلفيها ويعتبر انتهاك صريح لحقوق النشر والطباعة.. كما ان المعرض صغير لا يستحق الزيارة. يفتقر للحرفية والمهنية.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjamin L. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice, free museum. The selection can offer a fun insight into the local history. Lots of Pushkin. Lots of Pushkin.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sami E. 7 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    It is so sweet place also free of charge and please keep that in your mind they are accepting mini book donations!

  • 5/5 Gil L. 7 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Interesting small museum with free admission. Check opening times.

  • 5/5 Samreen I. 2 months ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Its the world only miniature book museum and the owner is sitting there as well

  • 5/5 Mani D. 2 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    The place is lovely to visit , it is holding a world record for the collection of 2,913 micro and mini books from different parts of the world . The micro book which is 0.75mm with pictures is The tiniest book I ever so and it’s form Japan. Worth visiting the place.

  • 5/5 Quratul A. 7 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    The museum is located in the heart of the city and it's free. collection from all over the world is truly impressive. worth the time of 30 minutes.

  • 5/5 devanand s. 7 months ago on Google
    Worth visiting this museum which has a wide range of books which are in miniature form and surprisingly we also found the bhagavad gita book here in miniature form.

  • 3/5 Ami B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum of Miniatures. (Original) מוזיאון למיניאטורות.

  • 1/5 יגאל �. 4 years ago on Google
    It was closed without no explanation

  • 5/5 Ilya K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 佳人 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Stop by on the way. There is no entrance fee and you can feel free to read the cute miniature books. (Original) 지나는 길에 들러보세요. 입장료도 없고 미니어처 귀여운 책을 부담없이 볼 수 있습니다.

  • 1/5 wesal al h. 4 years ago on Google
    We went 3 times during our visit to baku and its closed with a note on the door written in azeri language 👎👎👎

  • 4/5 Ayman F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very very small books

  • 3/5 U R. 1 year ago on Google
    Nothing special P.S. the staff might try to be your guide.

  • 5/5 saad s. 5 years ago on Google
    This is such a wonderful place. Got to witness so many miniature version of books. The place has a good accessibility. Located right in the middle of Icherisheher or the old city of Baku. Must visit if you're a lover of books and miniature things. Also the entry is free so that's always a plus point.

  • 3/5 Reem A. M. 11 months ago on Google
    You can find miniature books from around the world

  • 3/5 Jeroen T. 1 year ago on Google
    Not very special in my opinion. Its free and it takes about 5 minutes to see the whole museum.

  • 5/5 Ron R. 1 year ago on Google
    Quite an interesting and unique place.

  • 5/5 Senthilvel K. 11 months ago on Google
    Interesting collection of miniatured books. Catalogued nicely by region and interest. The Guinness record is at the museum and you can buy a souvenir book for 2 Mannat with her autograph!

  • 5/5 Sunflower 1 year ago on Google
    This museum consists of almost 1950 real books!! It's s must visit when you come to baku! Look for a guide called Lina she is the best that's there explaining in detail about the books and it's history.. I can't recommend it enough

  • 5/5 narminr 1 year ago on Google
    It was fantastic experience. If one want to go to an extra ordinary museum it's definetely such a place

  • 5/5 Ekonomist B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am very happy to have such a beautiful place in our country, which is a very successful place. (Original) Olduqca uğurlu bir yerdir ölkəmizdə bucür gözəl yer olmasına çox sevindim.

  • 4/5 nasser a. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the places you have to visit in the country

  • 3/5 Jack B. 4 years ago on Google
    This museum is interesting and worth a short visit as it is free.

  • 4/5 Inci A. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place :) Amazing for book lovers.

  • 4/5 Nor A. 4 years ago on Google
    Fascinating collection of really tiny books, the tiniest of all the size of a pinhead, qualifying it into the Guiness Book of Revords.

  • 5/5 Ali P. 4 years ago on Google
    There are many different types of mini books. Mainly the littlest book in the world.

  • 5/5 Rahim A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are wonderful incredible little books (Original) Gözəl inanılmaz kiçik kitablar var

  • 5/5 Elnura H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth to see👍 (Original) Gedib görməyə dəyər👍

  • 5/5 Nihat S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Alright (Original) Əladı

  • 5/5 Elcin A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fine (Original) Отлично

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    🌟🔆

  • 5/5 Tofiq E. 4 years ago on Google
    unique museum in the world

  • 4/5 J S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting place - mini books from many parts of the world. From Poland also. The museum is run by a lady who can see that she loves what she does. (Original) Ciekawe miejsce - mini książki z wielu zakątków świata. Z Polski również. Muzeum prowadzi Pani, która widać że kocha to co robi.

  • 5/5 Станислав �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great exposure. Accidentally met the founder of the museum when visiting. My respect to the museum and the city of Baku! (Original) Отличная экспозиция. Случайно встретил основательницу музея при посещении. Мое почтение музею и городу Баку!

  • 5/5 Onur G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The world's first and only miniature book museum is located in İçerişehir. The books exhibited in the museum entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest miniature book collection. The founder of the museum and the owner of the collection is Zarife Salahova. There are 5600 books in the museum, where only books smaller than 7.5 cm are considered miniatures. The museum has the flag of that country to indicate from which countries it is located on each section of the books printed in 71 countries. Other than books, it is present in micro books that are read with a magnifying glass. (Original) Dünyanın ilk ve tek minyatür kitap müzesi, İçerişehir’de yer almaktadır.Müzede sergilenen kitaplar ,dünyanın en büyük minyatür kitap koleksiyonu olarak Guinness Rekorlar Kitabı’na girmiştir. Müzenin kurucusu ve koleksiyonun sahibi Zarife Salahova’dır.Sadece 7,5 cm den küçük kitapların minyatür kabul edildiği müzede 5600 kitap bulunmaktadır.Müzede,71 ülkede basılmış kitapların her birinin bulunduğu bölümün üstünde,hangi ülkelerden olduğunu belirtmek için o ülkenin bayrağı yer almış.Minyatür kitaplardan başka büyüteçle okunan mikro kitaplarda mevcut.

  • 4/5 brane z. 4 years ago on Google
    I was more than surprised when I saw a book of Poems by Slovene poet France Preseren. Thanks!

  • 5/5 Jipi J. 4 years ago on Google
    This museum is free of entrance, it boast a collection of miniature books from different countries and literature and included in the guiness world book records.

  • 5/5 Anna P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth a visit) it will take 10 minutes, but impressions remain. (Original) Стоит посетить) это 10 минут времени займёт, но впечатления останутся.

  • 1/5 Kamil T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everyone who comes there is your guest. With more attention and care to foreigners, you are simply out of the public eye. Shame on Utah ... (Original) Ora gələn hər kəs sizin qonağınızdır. Xaricilərə daha çox diqqət və qayğı göstərməklə sadəcə xalqın gözündən düşürsünüz. Utanın ayıb olsun sizlərə...

  • 5/5 Vuqar I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting and unique handmade works People (Original) Maraqlı və misilsiz əl işləri yaradıcı İnsanlar

  • 5/5 Joao Carlos V. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting Great service Free entry

  • 5/5 Артём �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked it very much! (Original) Очень понравилось!

  • 5/5 Anna L. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a good stop, a small place with small books. Also, it's free.

  • 5/5 nawal g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful museum of mini books is worth a visit (Original) متحف جميل للكتب المصغرة يستحق الزيارة

  • 4/5 Dmitry I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting place. The main thing is not to run into a not very kind and somewhat intrusive caretaker (Original) Интересное место. Главное не нарвитесь на не очень добрую и несколько навязчивую смотрительницу

  • 1/5 Basem B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small books I do not know what is distinctive in the subject (Original) كتب صغيرة ما ادري ايش المميز في الموضوع

  • 5/5 George B. 5 years ago on Google
    Unique place

  • 2/5 amir s. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 4/5 Александр �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An interesting collection of miniature books. (Original) Интересная коллекция миниатюрных книг.

  • 5/5 Qənirə �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Maraqlıdır👍

  • 5/5 Vladimir A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Istonia cannot be corroded, even if I try very hard (Original) истонию не вытравить, даже если очень стараться


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