Baku- the city where the old and new live
in perfect harmony. This modern city
steeped in rich history and cross-cultural influences will amaze you with its
15th-century palaces, futuristic modern architectures, exquisite cuisine,
extremely warm and welcoming people. This affordable
yet relatively unknown travel destination has something to offer to
everyone – from history buffs to food connoisseurs. So, here are the top 15 attractions that you
need to add to your things to do list in Baku.
At the center of Baku lies the Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Inner City, the Walled City, or Icheri Sheher in Azeri- The old city of Baku has quite a lot of names. The narrow, winding, sun-bleached streets of the Old City are a time capsule surrounded by stone mansions and luxury
Towering at 29m height, this historical icon offers a roof top view of the entire Baku Bay and the Old City. But the tower’s history is shrouded in mystery. Dating back to more than 1000 years, experts believe the UNESCO-listed Maiden Tower served as a Zoroastrian temple before becoming a watchtower
An important piece of Azerbaijani history is Shirvanshahs’ Palace and one of the first stops for every tourist among the many things to do in Baku. Built in the 15th century, the palace is composed of a series of sites, including a hammam, a minaret, a mosque, a mausoleum, and a living quarter.
Baku’s second most iconic modern and innovative architectural accomplishment is Heydar Aliyev Center. With no sharp angles, but rather just waves of undulation, if you need the perfect Instagram shot, this place is the gold mine for it.
65 km away from Baku, just a mere hour’s drive along the Caspian coast, you shall come across the pulsating and gurgling hills of Gobustan. A real-life exhibit of all our imaginations of what life would look like on other planets, Gobustan, in reality, is a chapter from history.
Rebuilt in the late 1900s to recreate a historic mosque blown up by the Soviet forces, the Bibi-Heybat mosque’s unique characteristics is its highly reflective windows which reflect the Caspian Sea that lies just ahead of it.
The former home of the oil magnet Haji Taghiyev, this gorgeous Museum of History, is ambitious in representing the development and progress of the country via the immaculately preserved collections and exhibits showcasing the development of the material and spiritual culture,
This 3.5-kilometre street (2 miles) is the main shopping district of the country. Named after the renowned Azerbaijani poet, Nizami Ganjavi, a stroll down lane will exhibit the country’s architectural influences from the baroque, neo-gothic,
Formerly named Parapet, this pedestrian Fountain Square is one of the most visited Azerbaijan’s tourist attractions. Filled with dozens of splendid structured fountains, cute and intimate bars, cafes and restaurants, the sight of families,
Dominating the skyline of the city from every corner, standing high on a hill are the city’s iconic Flame towers. They are the perfect representation of the country’s wealth and eccentric spending. But it is during the evening hours when building turn into blazing luminous flames of LED lights.
Located within the Baku Boulevard and nearby the Caspian seashore, Little Venice/Mini Venice comprises of two large islands and several smaller islands, which are connected with decorative stone bridges. Gondolas can be seen travelling through the still and clean waters of the channels adding
The eternal flames of Yanar Dag, meaning "burning mountainside”, has burned 4,000 years and never stopped or spread. Be it rain, snow or heavy winds, the flames have burned bright for all these years. The experience is spectacular at night, or in winter.
If you love digging deep into the history and culture of a country, this museum should be the top agenda. This charming museum first captures your attention with its shape of being a rolled carpet on the seaside park. And then it enraptures you with its displays of the carpet culture of Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani cuisine is quite rich and extremely delicious. With intriguing blend of influences from across cultures, the cuisine yet stands out with its own distinctive and unique taste. Even though the world is yet to truly experience this cuisine,
The castles spread across Azerbaijan, speak of its history. The castles stand tall to tell the tales of time that country has been through. You do not have to be a history buff, to fall in love with the castles. Their charm shall enrapture you and you will carry them back in your memories.
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all the way to insane, ultra-luxury 5* hotels, you can strategically select
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