Step into Baku, a captivating city on the shores of the Caspian Sea where ancient history and hyper-modern architecture meet.

🏰 Old City (Icherisheher): Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with its labyrinth of narrow streets, home to the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a dynasty that once ruled whole of Persia.

🎨 Modern Marvels: Admire the iconic Flame Towers and the stunning architecture of the Heydar Aliyev Centre.

🏛️ Paris of the Caucasus: Stroll through the city center to see the elegant, eclectic architecture. Wide, walkable boulevards like Istiglaliyyat Street are lined with pastel-colored mansions and civic buildings that give the city its Parisian flair.

🛢️ Oil Heritage: Discover the legacy of the world’s first oil boom. See the area in Bibi-Heybat where the first industrial oil well was drilled in 1846. The city’s story is shaped by oil barons like Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev and the Nobel brothers.

Transport tip: Baku features an extensive subway system and 24/7 airport shuttle buses starting from the central railway station.

Baku is a city of contrasts, offering a unique blend of the old and the new, just waiting to be explored!