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Baku

Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. At its heart, the UNESCO-listed İçəri Şəhər (Old City) lies within an exotically crenellated arc of a fortress wall. Much more than a historic site, the city hosts vibrant arts and cultural activities, as well as a bustling modern business sector. The second oil boom, which started around 2006, has turned the city into a crucible of architectural experimentation and some of the finest new buildings are jaw-dropping masterpieces.

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What to do in Baku?

• Visit The Old City: The Old City is the historic heart of Baku and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step inside the Old City Gates to explore an oval-shaped pocket of curving roads, grand palaces and mosques, and the sunken ruins of old hammams and caravanserais.
• Take a walk on Baku Boulevard: Baku Boulevard is a 3.5-kilometre-long promenade that stretches along the Caspian Sea. It's a great place for a walk or a bike ride, and you can find many restaurants, cafes, and entertainment options along the way.
• Visit the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum: Azerbaijan is famous for its beautiful carpets, and the Carpet Museum in Baku is a must-see attraction. It showcases a vast collection of Azerbaijani carpets and includes interactive exhibits that demonstrate the making of carpets.
• Cruise across the Caspian Sea: Embark on a unique travel experience on the world's largest landlocked body of water known for its rich history, diverse cultures and natural beauty. Enjoy stunning views of the sea, as well as the coasts of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Russia.
• Check out the Mud Volcanoes: Home to nearly a third of the world’s mud volcanoes, mud volcanoes are closely associated with hydrocarbon and petrochemical stores underground, hence the gas trying to escape to the surface. A few of these gas leaks are constantly on fire, shooting small perpetual flames into the air and some believe that these perpetual flames.

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What to see in Baku?

• The Flame Towers: This trio of sinuous blue-glass skyscrapers forms contemporary Baku's architectural signature. The Flame Towers are most impressive from a considerable distance, especially at night when they form a vast palette for a stunning light show.
• The Maiden Tower: This tapering 29m stone tower is Baku’s foremost historical icon, with rooftop views surveying Baku Bay and the Old City. Possibly millennia old, its construction date is much debated, though much of the present structure appears to be 12th century.
• Explore the Heydar Aliyev Center: This Zaha Hadid building is a majestic statement of 21st-century architecture forming abstract waves and peaks that seem to melt together. The real delight is in pondering and photographing the extraordinary exterior from ever-changing angles.
• Palace of the Shirvanshahs: This splendid 15th-century palace complex was the seat of northeastern Azerbaijan’s ruling dynasty during the Middle Ages. Located in the Old City of Baku, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The Azerbaijan National Museum of Arts: Situated in the heart of Baku, in one of the most beautiful ancient residences of the 19th century, the museum collection contains more than 19000 exhibits, including Azerbaijani carpets, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.

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What to eat in Baku?

• Plov: Plov is one of the most widespread dishes in Azerbaijan and the cuisine boasts countless versions of it, with every region having its own special recipe. This hearty and delicious meal is made with rice, meat, and vegetables, cooked in a special broth and is perfect for lunch or dinner.
• Azerbaijani Kebabs: Azerbaijani kebabs, or shashlik, are different kinds of marinated minced or chopped meat, fish, or chicken. Various vegetables are then paired with the succulent chunks of meat, and then all ingredients are threaded onto the skewer.
• Dushbara: Dushbara are tiny, dough dumplings, filled with minced meat and seasonings, and cooked in broth. Each of the dumplings is carefully moulded by hand into small hat-like shapes. Crushed garlic, vinegar, dried mint, or yoghurt are usually served with dushbara.
• Azerbaijani Baklava: Baklava is a sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey syrup. It's a popular dessert in Azerbaijan and a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth.

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