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Trip.Best Top 9 Best Things to Do in Azerbaijan [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Azerbaijan! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 5.74.9/515 Review
based on 2507 reviews"Convenient transportation, good environment, unique design full of artistic atmosphere, the exhibition variety is complete, the variety is high, it is worth everyone to visit."Baku4.3 km from downtown BakuHighlights: Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the Heydar Aliyev Center is a symbol and landmark of modern Baku and a "crown jewel" among the many buildings in Azerbaijan. Construction of the cultural center started in 2007 and was completed in 2012. No single straight line is used in its design, and the appearance resembles a wavy rise from the ground to the sky, followed by a slow descent back to the ground, a breathtaking “connection” between the past and the present with lines. This is not only a tribute to the art of postmodern architecture, but also a depiction of an eternal cycle that aims to remove the perceived boundaries between buildings and people, open to anyone, regardless of gender, race and origin, by sharing ideas. come together. The cultural center is equipped with advanced museums, exhibition halls and auditoriums, which often hold world-class exhibitions and are equipped with stylish cafeterias. The cultural center is surrounded by a large square and green space, and there are many public art installations including the "ILOVEBAKU" logo on the green space.Show Less - 5.24.9/556 ReviewFreebased on 4403 reviews"Let the sea breeze blow away Ali's thoughts on Nino, let the sea breeze blow away Medea's anger at Iazon, let everything fall with the wind, just like a rainbow after the rain. See you first __ Batumi, goodbye (; one _ one)"Baku.Baku Old Town8.1 km from downtown BakuHighlights: Baku City is an old city with a long history. The pattern that tourists see today was formed after the Erwangsa Dynasty established the capital in the 12th century. Some major buildings were rebuilt or built after that. The main attractions in the old city are: Silwangsa Palace, Maiden's Tower, "Bukhara" and "Multan" two commercial stores, as well as several ancient mosques. The north of the old city is the main gate of the old city, Shamahe door etc. In the north of the old city, there is the main road of Baku, the Independence Street, and the south of the city is the seaside of the Caspian Sea. The scenery here is very good. In 2000, the Old City of Baku was listed as a World Heritage Site.Show Less
- 5.15.0/56 Review"Gobustan National Rock Park, located 50 miles west of Baku, Azerbaijan, about an hour drive away. It was part of the Shamaki district from 1930 to 1943 and from 1960 to 1990, and was renamed when it was restored in 1990."Baku54.9 km from downtown BakuHighlights: From prehistoric rock art to musical stones, the long history of Azerbaijanis is brought to life in the Gobustan Reserve. The collection of Gobustan Reserve is very rich, with more than 6,000 ancient petroglyphs dating back to 40,000 years ago. The reserve is located between the Buyukdash, Kichikdash and Jingirdagh mountains, about 60 kilometers south of Baku, and has many caves, settlements, cemeteries that have been inhabited by humans. Therefore, these signs prove that there was a large number of human activities here from the Paleolithic period to the Middle Ages. Not far from the reserve, you'll find many breathtaking mud volcanoes, one of the world's more captivating natural wonders.Show Less
- 4.74.7/519 Review"The palace of the Silvansha is located at the highest point of Baku Old Town, built in the 15th century and is a shining pearl in the history of Azerbaijani architecture. The main entrance of the palace is decorated with a gate building, located on the west side of the palace, and the stairs of the gate building lead to the high octagonal hall of the dome. In 2000, the Palace of the Silvansha was included in the World Heritage List along with the old town of Baku."Baku.Baku City Circuit8.2 km from downtown BakuHighlights: The Silwangsa Palace is a palace complex built after the Silwangsa Dynasty established the capital of Baku in the 12th century. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times in history. The main buildings that tourists see now are all completed at the end of the last century, in 2000. In 2008, the palace was listed as a World Heritage Site along with the Old City of Baku.Show Less
- 4.74.6/541 Reviewbased on 1855 reviews"The Girls' Tower is located in the center of Baku Old Town, next to the seafront, and is part of the 12th century Khan King's Palace complex. The tower is 27 meters high and is 8-story cylindrical, each floor can accommodate more than 50 people. There is a well in it, and the water is cool and luscious in all seasons. There are defenses on every window of the tower. Hot melted lead can be poured, or burning oil torches to resist the attack of foreign enemies. The tower also endured the earthquake of 1304, many residential houses were razed, it is safe. The origin of the tower name is different. Once upon a time there was a pair of lovers, rich women and poor men, the girl's father did not agree with the marriage, and put the girl in the tower. The girl jumped into the choppy Caspian Sea under the tower in order to show her loyalty to love, and the young man also showed his love. Another is that this tower protected countless girls from foreign enemies in the war, so they got this beautiful name. Ticket: 15 manat, you can climb to the top address: Maiden Tower, Bak?, Azerbaijan time: 9:00-18:00"Baku.Baku City Circuit8.1 km from downtown Baku
- 4.74.6/514 Review"The National Museum of History in Azerbaijan is small and in a very humble building. I am interested in how it functions to document the development of the country, especially the war and contradictions with Armenia, and the relations with Russia, Turkey and China. The first map of the exhibition is quite meaningful, sworn in sovereignty over the disputed territories of Aya. This makes me look forward to going to the National Museum of Armenia next, what kind of voice? This may be one of the charms of the museum."Baku.Baku City Circuit7.6 km from downtown BakuHighlights: The National History Museum is the largest museum in Azerbaijan. The main exhibits are: Azerbaijan General History Exhibition, which covers the period from prehistory to the incorporation of Azerbaijan into the Soviet Union in 1921. The location of the State History Museum is the residence of Zeynalabdin Tağıyev, the Azerbaijani oil millionaire and great philanthropist. The museum also has an exhibition of the rich man's life and restoration of part of his residence.Show Less
- 4.74.8/55 ReviewFreebased on 1736 reviews"【Fire Tower】Baku Flame Towers Modern urban style luxury residential project, composed of three independent skyscrapers in the shape of flames, the whole project cost about $350 million. Typical landmark buildings continue the historical imprint of the city and integrate the latest international architectural elements. This unique and innovative design is inspired by Baku's historical nickname, "City of Fire", which worships the temple of fire and the constant fires all show the local people's worship of the source of fire since ancient times. The tower is located on the hilly hill near the port in the city center. The height of the three dynamic flame buildings is different, each loaded with different performances: the location of the main building (theatre building) enjoys the highest view of the city, and it is clearly visible from different angles of the city. It can be said that it is the first gathering point in Baku. Mainly high-end office buildings and large commercial centers; on the south side is a 190-meter luxury residential building, which is also the highest of the three buildings. The 130 luxury suites are proportionally divided into 39 floors inside. The excellent viewing angle of the city bay adds beautiful colors to each set of mansions. The flame tower in the north corner is fully taken over by Fairmont Group, the world's top hotel chain, and 318 luxury rooms have been set up on 36 floors. Address: 9R5G+QJV, Bak?, Azerbaijan"Baku.Sabayil9.1 km from downtown BakuHighlights: The Flame Tower is composed of three towers and is the tallest building in Baku. It is named after its appearance that resembles a flame. The project, designed by the American architecture firm HOK, is currently used as a luxury residential apartment, an office building and a hotel (Fairmont Baku Flame Towers Hotel and Resort). These three huge "tongues of fire" can be seen in almost any corner of Baku (it is recommended to watch on the coast of Baku), and they are very conspicuous. Whenever night falls, the tower body, which completely covers the LED screen, will show a variety of effects, just like a beating flame, showing the vigorous vitality of modern Baku.Show Less
- 4.64.9/58 Reviewbased on 406 reviews"It is also a more worth visiting attraction in Azerbaijan, with fresh air and pleasant environment, beautiful architecture and beautiful murals, which became one of the highlights of this trip."Sheki10.2 km from downtown ShekiHighlights: Located on the top of Sheki, the "Sheki Khan Palace" is very ornately decorated and used to be the ruler's summer residence. Intricate and detailed decoration occupies every part of the palace, from large frescoes to tiles with geometric patterns. The windows of the palace are decorated with the characteristic handcrafted Shebeke glass window decoration, which is a process of inlaying thousands of pieces of stained glass into wooden lattices without the aid of glue or nails.Show Less
- 4.34.8/521 Review
based on 933 reviews"[Fire] There are still many fire-worshiping cultures in Azerbaijan. Fire, in Azerbaijan, holds a very important position. The temple of fire, 30 kilometers from the capital Baku, is famous worldwide, that is, the place with eternal fire ~ "fire squall". A long fire burns quietly in the center of the courtyard. The surrounding huts are actually a detailed introduction to the history and allusions of the temple. In fact, the original real Changming fire was extinguished in the 19th century due to the exhaustion of underground resources, and now what I see is actually the Changming fire of natural gas that was manually re-connected in the former Soviet period. Ticket: 4 Manat Time: 10:00-19:00 Address: C285+5CR, Bak?, Transportation: Metro Line 1, Take the gara garayev station. Transfer to bus 191."Baku12.1 km from downtown BakuHighlights: Ateshgah, in Persian, means "fire place", that is, the place where there is the holy fire and the place where the holy fire is sacrificed. The Baku area is rich in oil and natural gas. When many natural gas encounters open fires, they form eternal flames. In ancient times, these eternal flames were considered miracles, and they became the holy place of Hindu Shiva sect in those days. The original Eternal Fire was extinguished in the 19th century due to the exhaustion of resources. Now what tourists see is the artificial reconnection in the Soviet period, so on the ground in the fire temple, you can see obvious natural gas pipelines. The public transportation here is not very developed, and tourists usually go here by chartered car. There are some houses next to the Fire Temple, and there are some convenient displays of local culture and history.Show Less
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