Baku

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Photo Shirvan National Park in Baku

Shirvan National Park is located in Azerbaijan, and was created to protect the endangered Jairans (a small mammal of the gazelle g …

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Photo Altyagadzh National Park

Altyagadzh National Park is located in Azerbaijan, on the territory of two districts: Khyzyn and Siyazan, it is in the northeast o …

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Photo Absheron National Park

Absheron National Park was created from the Absheron State Reserve in 2005. The purpose of its creation was the preservation of ja …

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Photo Zangezur National Park named after Academician Hasan Aliyev

Zangezur National Park named after Academician Hasan Aliyev, aka Zagenur State Reserve, is located in Azerbaijan, on the territory …

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Photo Seaside Park

The Baku Seaside Park, which is better known as Primorsky Boulevard, is constantly expanding: its length is 3 kilometers, but it i …

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Photo Mountain Park

The Sergey Kirov Mountain Park, located in the heart of Baku, is considered one of the most beautiful parks of the capital, as wel …

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Photo Historical and Artistic Reserve "Gobustan"

Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve is a plain with a cultural landscape of rock paintings that occupy an area of about …

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Popular Questions and Answers

Answer: The old city of Icheri Sheher with the Maiden Tower of the XII century and the Palace of Shirvanshahs of the XV century are the main UNESCO sites in Baku. The fortress walls of Icheri Sheher preserved traces of architecture of the Shirvan-Absheron School of Architecture. The palace complex includes a tomb, a mosque from 1441 and a bathhouse built under Khalilullah I. The 28-meter-high Maiden Tower is a unique example of pre-Islamic defensive architecture with a mysterious purpose.

Excursions Baku (123)

Photo Baku-Husar-Shahdag – The Caucasus at Your Feet!
10-12 hours - 0

Preface We will go to the very north of Azerbaijan, where drunken from the crystal clear mountain air and delightful panoramas, w …

Photo Gabala and Shemakha – a trip to Azerbaijan Switzerland
12:14 hours - 0

A trip along the mountain serpentine through a fantastically beautiful pass, dense forests, with their crowns forming a tunnel abo …

100 $ group
Photo Wine tasting at the Rose Lake - excursion to the winery
3-5 hours - 0

“For me, wine is a passion. It represents family and friend, warmth of heart and generosity. Wine is art. It's culture. It is the …

Photo Sanctuaries, fortress, Stepan Razin cave, arboretum and Yesenin Museum
3-4 hours - 0

Ancient and modern sanctuaries, mausoleums, a fortress, the dacha of an oil magnate (so luxurious that it has now become an arbore …

35 $ group

Guides Baku (13)

Photo Sabina Kuliyeva Guide license
Baku
Language: English, Русский

The main idea of my tours is EXCLUSIVE, AUTORY TOURS! In addition to the traditional excursions presented here on my pa …

Baku
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I organize individual trips to Azerbaijan with thoughtful logistics, comfortable pace and attention to detail. Individu …

Baku
Language: Английский, Russian, Turkish

Group excursions, individual excursions, meeting at the airport, transfer, booking tickets, hotel reservation, escort at …

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Baku
Language: Английский, Русский, Турецкий

1. Excursions - review, thematic, historical, eco-tourism, mountain, wine, nature, multi-day, gastronomic, culinary. 2. …

Tours Baku (1)

Photo Dagestan. Sulak Canyon. Aul Kubachi. Derbent. Barhan Sary-Kum
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The name "Dagestan", which is known since the XVII century means "mountain country", but the mountainous regions account for only …

15900 ₽ group

What to see in Baku

Baku is a capital city on the shores of the Caspian Sea with a unique fusion of ancient history and modern architecture. Here meet the medieval flavor of Icheri Shehera and large-scale modern ensembles, turbulent oil history and warm coastal atmosphere. The city lives at the crossroads of cultures, and each district feels its own special energy, tempting to walk without haste and discover new corners.

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Man-made sights of Baku amaze with diversity: the old city of Icheri Sheher with narrow streets, the Maiden Tower and the Palace of Shirvanshahs are symbols of the medieval capital; the Bibi-Eybat mosque and the Juma mosque keep spiritual traditions; The Heydar Aliyev Palace and Mukhtarov Palace showcase modern and historical architectural masterpieces. Throughout the city are the pedestrian streets of Istiglaliyat and Niyazi, the Avenue of Neftyaniki and Azadlig Square and the national flag, and the Baku TV Tower and numerous museums give an opportunity to look inside the history and technology.

Natural attractions and places

The natural attractions around Baku are no less impressive: Seaside Boulevard and Mountain Park offer walks overlooking the bay, and near the city are Lokbatan mud volcanoes and burning Yanar Dag. There are scattered national parks in the vicinity - Shirvan, Absheron, Altyagadzh and Zangezur - where you can see rare flora and fauna and feel the expanse of Azerbaijani nature. Gobustan Reserve combines the cultural heritage of rock paintings and unique geological forms of the landscape.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site you can see all these points on an interactive map: short descriptions will help you quickly navigate, and built-in routes will mark places of interest and build an optimal plan for a walk or trip. You can choose between walking routes in the center, car excursions around the neighborhood or combined programs, adjusting the route to your time and preferences.

You can explore Baku on your own, enjoying leisurely walks along the embankment and the old city, or use the services of local guides who conduct excursions and tell little-known stories and legends. Guides will help to better understand architecture, culture and gastronomy, suggest convenient routes and places for photos, as well as offer safe and interesting options for family and themed walks.

Come to Baku to experience the contrast between old and new, to discover historical treasures and natural wonders. The city is ready to surprise at every step - make a route, put aside everyday worries and go to the meeting for discoveries: there is always something to see and where to go.

 

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