Mukhtarov Palace is one of the architectural sights of Baku. It is located in the Central part of the street Istiglaliyyat.

The majestic building of the Palace was built in 1911-1912, the Author of this project were made by Polish architect I. K. Ploshko. Funds for its construction were given by the oil magnate, millionaire-philanthropist M. Mukhtarov. In one of the European tour Mukhtarov and his wife loved Venice. After returning from tour, the oilman decided to erect in the city a magnificent Palace in Venetian style. The place for the construction of the Palace Mukhtar chose opposite the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, which at the time was the largest Orthodox Church in the South Caucasus.

Architectural design of this Palace is once again highlighted the talent of the architect K. I. Ploshko, who is also the author of an amazing building Ismailia". The building Mukhtarov Palace in the style of "French Gothic".

According to the architectural project, the Palace of Murtuza Mukhtarov height should be slightly above opposite the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. However, local authorities were forbidden to erect the Palace to such a height, as the Cathedral was the main attraction in Baku, and any building in the city could not be built above it.

The construction of the Palace was finished in record time – in just one year. After the revolution the Palace was used as a "Club liberated Turkish women", and after it housed the Museum-reserve "of the Shirvanshahs and the wedding Palace ("Palace of happiness").

In recent years, Mukhtarov Palace was in very poor condition. In 2007 in the building of the Palace was started renovations that ended in the spring of 2012 To date, Mukhtarov Palace in Baku is one of the most remarkable and beautiful buildings of the town.