City of Winds
The capital of Azerbaijan, where ancient history meets stunning modern architecture
Top Attractions in Baku
01An ancient walled city and a UNESCO World Heritage site
02An ancient temple of fire worshippers
03A natural eternal flame burning on a hillside
04A unique complex of world-famous mud volcanoes
05Modern skyscrapers that have become the symbol of Baku
City of Winds
The king of our national cuisine – rice with meat, dried fruits, and aromatic spices
Tender grape leaves filled with a rich mixture of meat, rice, and herbs
Delicious grilled meat marinated in various spices
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Why visit Baku? Nine reasons to see the 'City of Winds' on the Caspian in 2026 (UNESCO Old City, Flame Towers, food) plus what Baku is famous for.
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A guide to Icherisheher, Baku's UNESCO-listed Old City, the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and a thousand years of history on foot.
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How Baku blends Eastern tradition with Western modernity, the medieval Old City beside the Flame Towers, fusion cuisine, and the Caspian seafront.
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A self-guided walking route through Baku's monuments and statues, Nizami Square, the Museum of Literature and more, with the history behind each stop.
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Azerbaijan's fire sights near Baku, the Ateshgah fire temple and Yanar Dag burning hillside. Why it's the 'Land of Fire', and how to visit.
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Gobustan National Park near Baku, a UNESCO rock-art landscape of ancient petroglyphs and the Gaval Dash musical stone, and how to visit.
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