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The Baku Stock Exchange is Azerbaijan's largest stock exchange, and largest in the Caucasian region by market capitalization. A relatively large number of transnational companies are headquartered in Baku. One of the more prominent institutions headquartered in Baku is the International Bank of Azerbaijan, which employs
- Old City
Old City or Inner City (Azerbaijani: İçərişəhər) is the...
- Salatyn Asgarova
Salatyn Aziz qizi Asgarova was born on 16 December 1961 in...
- Neft Daşları
Neft Daşları (pronounced [ˈneft dɑʃlɑˈɾɯ] lit. ' Oil Rocks...
- Bay of Baku
Bay of Baku (Baku Bay) is a natural harbor of the Baku port...
- Shirvanshahs
The Shirvanshahs (Arabic/Persian: شروانشاه) were the rulers...
- Sabayil Castle
The vestiges of Sabayil Fortress as seen from the Baku...
- Old City
May 30, 2024 · Baku, Azerbaijan The core of present-day Baku is the old town, or fortress, of Icheri-Shekher. Most of the walls, strengthened after the Russian conquest in 1806, survive, as does the 90-foot (27-metre) tower of Kyz-Kalasy (Maiden’s Tower, 12th century).
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3 days ago · Discover the best attractions in Baku, the world's lowest capital and a city of contrasts. Explore the historic Old City, the oil heritage, the modern skyscrapers, and more in this comprehensive city guide.
- See The Incredible Flame Towers by Day – and Night
- Try Taste Sensations of Azerbaijani Food and Wine
- Explore The Maze-Like İçəri Şəhər, The Old City
- Enjoy The Views from Qız Qalası, Maiden's Tower
- Stroll Up to The Palace of The Shirvanshahs
- Honor Azerbaijan's Fallen at Şəhidlər Xiyabanı (Shehidler Hiyabani) Cemetery
- Admire Heydar Aliyev Centre Designed by Zaha Hadid
- Marvel at The Contradictions of Modern Azerbaijan
- Catch Up on Baku's Past at The Historical Museum
The modern parts of Baku were built with oil money. At the start of the last decade the city went to jaw-dropping lengths to show off its astronomical wealth, and futuristic buildings now completely dominate the skyline. The symbol of Baku has become its Flame Towers – three shimmering skyscrapers covered with LED panels that light up at dusk, tran...
The pretty, pale homes of İçəri Şəhər aren’t as eccentric as the brash New City outside; but if you look close enough they are exciting in different ways. Behind many doors are secret restaurants. These are perfect places to try Azerbaijani cuisine, such as dolma (rice and other fillings wrapped in vine leaves), baliq (grilled sturgeon with a plum ...
Baku’s oldest and most mellow quarter is a maze of narrow sandstone streets known as İçəri Şəhər(Icheri Sheher, the Old City). From the 12th century this place was the centre of the Shirvanshah dynasty, which ruled over what is now Azerbaijan until 1539. Today about 3000 people still live within these stone walls, and work in İçəri Şəhər's art gall...
One of the oldest buildings in the Old City is Qız Qalası, known in English as the Maiden’s Tower. This Unesco-listed tower is not much to look at, but the stubby stone fortress is the setting for dozens of Azerbaijani myths and legends – and from the top there are clear views out over the Caspian Sea. Despite its name, the Caspian is actually a va...
Climbing the sandstone streets, past walls decorated with characterful ceramics and existentialist graffiti, you reach the highest part of the Old City, and the second Unesco-listed building in İçəri Şəhər: the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs. The palace is now home to a museum of Azerbaijani history – its beautiful stone chambers now have ...
At the top of the steep hill in the New City that takes you to the Flame Towers, Şəhidlər Xiyabanı(Shehidler Hiyabani) is a cemetery and memorial to the first Azerbaijani soldiers who were killed during the Karabakh conflict in the 1990s. In this complex there is also a memorial to the Turkish soldiers who died during WWI, and a mosque that was don...
Taking pride of place in the centre of the city, Baku’s other out-of-this-world piece of architecture is the curvaceous and brilliant-white Heydar Aliyev Centre. This exhibition space and concert venue, designed by architect Zaha Hadid, seems to change shape as you walk around it; the idea was to symbolise the fluidity and romance of modern Azerbai...
Perhaps Baku’s biggest contradiction is that, as you stare at its futuristic landmarks, you are really looking into its past as well. Azerbaijan fell into an economic crisis soon after the Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Centre and the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum(shaped like a giant rolled-up carpet and displaying the country's largest collection...
The Old City isn’t the only place to explore Baku’s past. The Historical Museumis worth a visit to learn about the other eras from Azerbaijan’s history, from the medieval Shirvanshahs, to centuries as part of Iran and the Russian Empire, and then its life as a Soviet Republic. The museum is housed in an opulent mansion that belonged to one of Baku’...
Discover Baku, the architectural love child of Paris and Dubai, with its Unesco-listed Old City, modern skyscrapers and Caspian-front promenade. Find attractions, articles, activities and guidebooks for your Baku trip.
Join us as we explore the vibrant city of Baku in Azerbaijan. In this travel guide, we'll give you an overview of what Baku has to offer and showcase the bes...
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Discover the historic and cultural treasures of Baku's Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 12th-century walls. Learn about the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, museums, monuments, art galleries and more.
