Baku is the capital of the state of Azerbaijan, and its largest city, which is also the largest city on the Caspian Sea coast, and this charming city includes many tourist places that are worth a visit, and includes historical monuments dating back to the Middle Ages and European palaces dating back to the nineteenth century, in addition to a wonderful group It is one of the city’s most modern museums and architectural monuments.
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From history buffs to gourmets and food lovers, here are some of the best places to visit in Baku:
Old town of Baku (Icheri Sheher):
The old town in Baku, which the locals in Azerbaijan know as “Icheri Sheher”, is a fortified historic city that dates back to the Middle Ages and is listed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. It is worth noting that the old town in Baku was also the capital of ancient Azerbaijan in the medieval era For the rulers of the historic Sherwan district who were dubbed as Shah Sherwan, the Old Town of Baku is famous for being the beating heart of Baku as it is home to many important tourist attractions such as Virgo as well as the shops of traditional carpet makers.
Virgo:
Maiden’s Tower is a cylindrical tower whose history dates back more than a thousand years. This tower, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famous for being one of the most famous tourist attractions in Baku. This tower is surrounded by a lot of legends and mystery and is believed to be built to serve as a temple, before it Turning in the eighteenth century to a watchtower, Virgo is also one of the best places to take a look at the most important features of the Old City area by climbing to the top of the tower that rises 29 meters (95.1 feet) to get the best view of the old town and you can Reaching the top of the tower through stairs A spiral that reaches the top of the tower.
Shah Sherwan Palace:
Shah Sherwan is the nickname given to the rulers who ruled Azerbaijan in the past for 800 years, and you can find a picture of them on the back of the national banknote in Azerbaijan class 10 manat, and the seat of Shah Sherwan in Baku is the historical Shah Sherwan Palace that dates back to the fifth century AD is listed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites.
Azerbaijan History Museum:
If you want to know more about the history of Azerbaijan, then you should visit the Historical Museum of Azerbaijan, which is located inside an elegant mansion designed in the italyn architectural style during the Renaissance period. The museum includes more than 300 thousand artifacts.
Nizami Street:
Nizami Street, named after the famous Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi, is a famous street in Baku that runs 3.5 km long, and it is famous as the main shopping destination in Baku, but that is not all, it is also home to an impressive array of distinctive architectural monuments which It belongs to the new Baroque and Gothic architectural style and the new renaissance.
Fountain Square:
The Fountain Square is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Baku, it is home to dozens of beautiful fountains that extend from Nizami Street to the eastern walls of the Old City area. You can also find many wonderful restaurants and cafes in Fountain Square.
Torch towers:
The Torch Towers are three tall towers with a distinctive design, the longest of which is 182 meters (597 feet) long, and all three overlook Baku Bay.
Baku Road:
The Baku Road is a pedestrian walkway and road that is decorated with trees and extends for a length of 3.5 km. It is characterized by its location overlooking the Caspian Sea. It is also home to many wonderful tourist places, including an amusement park, restaurants and cafes alongside the Al-Sabbar Park and the area of “Mini Venice, Ain Baku. The Baku Road extends from National Flag Square to Freedom Square.
Mini Venice:
The Mini Venice is a miniature version of the famous italyn city of Venice, with an Azerbaijani touch, and is well-known for its habitat of water canals connected by bridges and through which beautiful tourist boats travel.
Nizami Literature Museum:
This museum is located at the end of Nizami Street and near the Old Town district in Baku. This museum was named after a 12th century Persian poet. It is a favorite of literature and tourist lovers and it features an attractive facade adorned with six sculptures of famous poets and writers.
Belga Beach:
If you want to go to a wonderful beach then you should go to the beach of Belga, the beach of Belga is a clean sandy beach overlooking the Caspian Sea, and is a favorite destination for beach goers in Baku.
The old town of Baku
Azerbaijan History Museum
Shah Sherwan Palace
Azerbaijan History Museum
Fountain Square
Mini Venice
Baku Road
Nizami Street
The old town of Baku
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan
Virgo in Baku
Torch towers
