https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/baku-21375-133640179?locale=en-NZ
ZephyrineElysium890^United States

Baku is a city that blends ancient traditions with modern charm

🔥Baku is a city that blends ancient traditions with modern charm 🌟As the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku beautifully merges historic heritage with contemporary vibes. Key attractions include: 😍Old City (Icherisheher): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this walled ancient town dates back to the 12th century. Maiden Tower: Baku's iconic landmark built in the 12th century (possibly earlier), serving as a fortress and astronomical observatory, now housing a museum. Shirvanshahs' Palace: A 15th-century palace complex of the Shirvan dynasty, featuring mosques, mausoleums, and bathhouses showcasing medieval Azerbaijani architecture. 🔥Flame Towers: Three flame-shaped glass skyscrapers with nightly light shows displaying fire or national flag patterns, offering panoramic city and Caspian Sea views. 👸Heydar Aliyev Center: A futuristic masterpiece by Zaha Hadid with fluid curves, hosting exhibitions on Azerbaijani culture and history. 🌴Baku Boulevard: A scenic seaside promenade along the Caspian, featuring fountains, parks, the Baku Eye Ferris wheel, and "Little Venice" waterways. Bibi-Heybat Mosque: A reconstructed 13th-century Shia mosque with blue-gold domes and ornate interiors, serving as a major religious landmark. 💞Azerbaijan Carpet Museum: Shaped like a rolled carpet, it displays millennia-old Azerbaijani weaving masterpieces. Nizami Street: A bustling pedestrian street blending European architecture with modern commerce. 🌟Baku Crystal Hall: The 2012 Eurovision Song Contest venue, built by the seaside.
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Jul 7, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Maiden Tower

4.6/544 reviews | Historic buildings
Baku
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Baku
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Old City Baku

The Ultimate Guide to Azerbaijan's Luxury Travel That Everyone's Asking About | Go Straight After Visa-Free Access!

Ember~Ashford
Maiden Tower

72-Hour Speed Run! The Ultimate Azerbaijan Adventure Guide

DiwaliDreamscape
Heydar Aliyev Center

Family Adventure in Azerbaijan! 7-Day Itinerary for the Ultimate Eurasian Crossroads Getaway

Henry Wright_17
Old City Baku

Visa-Free Travel! Explore This Hidden Gem at the Eurasian Border for Just 2k per Person

Joseph~Wright-William
Maiden Tower

Baku, Azerbaijan | The Treasure City of Wind and Fire: The Ultimate Independent Travel Guide is Here!

S1l3nt_Wyv3rn1um
Maiden Tower

Visa-Free Travel Now Available! Azerbaijan, A Romantic Adventure You Can Take at Any Moment

JetsetAdventurer99
Maiden Tower

Visa-Free Policy in Effect | Unlock Azerbaijan, a Hidden Gem Waiting to Be Explored

N1ghtstr1d3r_@byssus
Maiden Tower

Step into history: discover Baku’s Old City (Icherisheher)

Caterina Fors
Maiden Tower

Land of Fire, Land of Mud, City of Rock, Shore of the Sea

OffTheGrid!
Maiden Tower

7-Day Luxury Adventure in Azerbaijan

Penelope Hall
Maiden Tower

A pearl of the Caspian coast: Baku 🇦🇿

Caterina Fors
Heydar Aliyev Center

Heydar Aliyev Center

Tagrik