Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area. Baku is divided into twelve administrative raions and 48 townships.
Baku | Location, History, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea on the southern side of the Abseron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The city derives its importance from its …
explore Baku's Old City - Azerbaijan
WEBA city within a city, the Old City is Baku's historic core and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has so much to explore, from the Maiden's Tower and Shirvanshahs' Palace to art galleries, theatres and cafés.
15 Wonderful Things to Do in Baku Old City, Azerbaijan
WEBJun 23, 2024 · Baku’s historic core, the walled Old City or Icherisheher, is a must-visit in Azerbaijan. This guide to Baku Old City shows you 15 things you absolutely can’t miss, plus practical tips for planning your visit.
A city guide to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku - National …
WEBSep 12, 2019 · With a medieval quarter that preserves Silk Route traditions and a modern, ever-evolving core, the Azerbaijani capital is something of an enigma, even to regular visitors. By Farida Zeynalova ...
Baku travel - Lonely Planet | Azerbaijan, Europe
WEBAzerbaijan, Europe. Azerbaijan’s capital Baku (or Bakı in Azeri) is the architectural love child of Paris and Dubai…albeit with plenty of Soviet genes floating half-hidden in the background.
Old City (Baku) - Wikipedia
WEBOld City or Inner City (Azerbaijani: İçərişəhər) [2] is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, [3] which is surrounded by walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3,000 people. [4]
Discover Baku | Azerbaijan.Travel
WEBWelcome to Baku – a truly contemporary city criss-crossed by history. From the modern elegance of the Flame Towers standing proudly above to the medieval UNESCO-listed Old City at its core, there is something for everyone in our stunning capital.
Best things to do in Baku - Lonely Planet
WEBMar 25, 2020 · With its futuristic architecture and its maze-like Old City, Baku is full of contrasts. These are the best things to do in the capital of Azerbaijan.
Baku city guide - BBC
WEBBeyond its UNESCO-listed Old City sprawls a modern seaside capital bubbling with energy, where shisha-scented nightlife flickers till dawn and skyscrapers mushroom overnight.
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