Attractions around Baku
Explore 78 attractions, restaurants, shops around Baku
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Baku Old City
Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
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Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
Heydar Aliyev Avenue, 1/1, Baku 1033 Azerbaijan
Being one of the most recognized architectural landmarks worldwide, the Heydar Aliyev Center is in the meantime one of the signature architectural landmarks of modern Baku. The building was designed by Zaha Hadid, a worlwide recognized architect and Pritzker Prize winner.
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Baku Boulevard
Neftchilar avenue, Baku 1010 Azerbaijan
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Maiden Tower
Downtown Baku Old City, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
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Flame Towers
Mehdi Huseyn St, Baku Azerbaijan
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Fountain Square
Baku Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
Mikayil Useynov, 28 The Seaside Boulevard, Baku 1001 Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum was established in accordance with the decree No. 130 of the Council of Ministers of the Azerbaijan SSR dated March 13, 1967.​ From 1967 to 1993, the museum was called the Azerbaijan State Museum of Carpet and Folk Applied Arts, from 1993 to 2014 – State Museum of Carpet and Applied Arts named after Latif Karimov, from 2014 to 2019 – Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, and from 2019 to the present – Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum.​ It was the first specialised museum of carpets in the world. The exhibition includes three floors: 1st floor: Development of Azerbaijan carpet and its role in traditions. 2nd floor: Azerbaijani carpetweaving schools. 3rd floor: Carpetweaving of the contemporary period.
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Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Surakhani, Baku Azerbaijan
The Ateshgah Fire Temple, a captivating piece of ancient architecture and history, sits at the heart of the Absheron Peninsula in Surakhani (Amirjan). It's a location steeped in an enigmatic natural phenomenon known as the Eternal Flames. Venture into the past and discover its historical roots which stretch back to the era of Zoroastrianism's reign. As far back as the III century A.D., sacred temples like the Ateshgah were part of the Transcaucasia region's landscape. These structures were an integral part of the local religious and social fabric. The temple stands today as a five-cornered complex with an impressive entrance portal, nestled within protective battlement walls. Its enduring legacy and unique features continue to draw in visitors, offering them a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Azerbaijan's history and cultural heritage. Explore the ancient allure of the Ateshgah Fire Temple, and experience the timeless wonder of the Eternal Flames.
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Yanar Dag
The Village of Mammadli, Baku 0125 Azerbaijan
Yanar Dag, also known as the Burning Mountain, is a natural wonder situated in Azerbaijan, near the capital city of Baku. This mesmerizing site is characterized by its eternal flame, which is believed to have been burning for thousands of years. As one of the few fire-temple mountains worldwide, Yanar Dag holds immense spiritual and cultural significance for the people of Azerbaijan. This attraction not only fascinates visitors with its mysterious and captivating flame but also provides a unique glimpse into ancient Zoroastrian traditions. Yanar Dag's natural gas seeps ignite spontaneously due to geological processes beneath the surface, creating an unforgettable spectacle of fire that blazes without any external source. The Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve was created on the 2nd May 2007. The site was put under the control of the State Tourism Agency.
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Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Zamkovskaya Side-street, 76 Icherisheher, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
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Highland Park
Baku Azerbaijan
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Martyrs' Lane
Mehdi Huseyn Street Dagustu Park, Baku 1006 Azerbaijan
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Fortress Walls of Icheri Sheher
Icherisheher, Baku 0100 Azerbaijan
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Miniature Books
Gala lane, 1, Baku Azerbaijan
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National Flag Square
Neftchiler Avenue, Baku AZ5000 Azerbaijan
National Flag Square (Azerbaijani: Dövlət Bayrağı Meydanı) is a large city square off Neftchiler Avenue in Bayil, Baku, Azerbaijan. A flag measuring 70 by 35 metres (230 by 115 feet) flies on a pole 162 m (531 ft) high.