Baku, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the largest port on the Caspian Sea, is located on the southern shore of the Absheron peninsula, combining the dynamics of modern life and the tradition of rich culture, in which East and West found each other.
Baku impresses with its contrast: where antiquity harmoniously combines with modernity, creating a unique architectural ensemble.
The city of Baku has a thousand-year history. To enjoy the atmosphere of the Old City (Icheri Sheher) with its walls and the Maiden Tower are the first reasons to come to the capital. These amazing structures are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Once in the Old City, you are transported to the Middle Ages. The inner part of the fortress is a labyrinth of narrow alleys and dead ends, on which it is so interesting to just stroll a leisurely step. After all, every building here is a national historical monument of great cultural value. Baku boasts not only rich historical heritage, but also modern masterpieces of art such as the Heydar Aliyev Center, which is among the five “The best architectural wonders of the world», the magnificent complex «Crystal Hall», as well as the symbol of the capital «Flame Towers» in a form resembling the languages of fire and so on.
Baku Boulevard is one of the iconic places of the capital, here you will feel the soul of Baku and feel his magic. If you walk down Seaside Boulevard, you might just happen to be in Venice. After all, for many years the capital has been decorated with a «town on the water», which is popularly called – «Little Venice». Also in the very center of the boulevard is one of the popular attractions of the city – this Baku Ferris Wheel.
Being in Baku, it is impossible not to feel the hospitality of the Caucasus. The capital truly has a traveler, offering a variety of variations for your leisure. There is no desire to run anywhere and be sure to have time everywhere. The city has many places to relax, entertaining nightclubs with an inimitable flavour of oriental dishes, refined smell and taste of wine. That is why Baku every year increasingly becomes the object of active interest of tourists from all over the world. Get to know the past, present and future of Baku in a sightseeing tour of the city.
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