This building, called Villa Petrolea, is the only museum of the Nobel brothers outside of Sweden. Construction of the building began in 1882 and was completed in 1884, the same year the Nobel family first moved to Baku.

Their magnificent mansion was built in the Byzantine style and designed by a Swedish architect named Fyodor Lidval. It was also the first building in Baku to have a telephone line and ventilation system.

The lower floors were reserved for the Nobels'office, while the upper floors housed a club, lounge rooms and a library.

The building was owned by the Nobel brothers until 1920. Before a house museum was opened in the building, it functioned as a hospital and later as an orphanage.

Today, the museum exhibits various household items used by the Nobel family, as well as displays reflecting that period. In addition to the house's own belongings, items brought here from the Nobels’ houses in St. Petersburg and Sweden can also be found. 

Itinerary

Walking in garden of Villa Petrolea

Visiting more than 6 (six) rooms of residence

Listening to history of oil and gas industry

Full information about Nobel Brothers

Explore huge yard of outside gardens of Petrolea