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Athletes Village, Baku

2015 European Games2017 Islamic Solidarity GamesBuildings and structures in BakuOlympic VillagesResidential buildings completed in 2015

The Olympic Village (Azerbaijani: Olimpik kənd) or Athletes Village (Azerbaijani: Atletlər kəndi), is a residential area in Baku, Azerbaijan. Although it was initially constructed as a residential area, after its opening, it served as an Olympic Village, dedicated for 2015 European Games and 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games.

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Athletes Village, Baku
Heydar Aliyev Avenue, Baku

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Heydar Aliyev Avenue 223
1088 Baku (Nizami Raion)
Baku, Azerbaijan
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