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Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is often thought to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are so many sights to see and places to visit in Baku – but with so much to do and not enough time, deciding on the best Baku tourist places can be a challenging task. But fear not – we’ve got the round up for you on the must-visit places in Baku.
If you want to learn more about the many unique places to visit in Baku, you are in the right place. Give us a call to chat, browse through the many Baku packages on our website or simply pop into your neighbourhood SOTC branch and we will fill you in!
One of the most important modern-day cultural landmarks and places to go in Baku is the Heydar Aliyev Center. This sprawling complex was designed by the infamous architect Zaha Hadid and includes an auditorium, gallery and museum.
The Old City in Baku is the historical centre of the capital. It is an important Baku tourist place in its own right and is also home to two major attractions: The Maiden Tower, a twelfth century Zoroastrian tower which serves as a modern-day museum and the Palace of Shirvanshahs, a beautiful fifteenth century palace that has been painstakingly restored to its former glory.
Located on the Absheron Peninsula near the Caspian Sea is one of the most unique sights to see and places to go in Baku: Yanar Dag, a natural fire that is ever-burning. Yes, you read right. The flames of the fire can reach as high as three meters, but the truly unique thing about this natural fire is that it never goes out.
