A beautiful mix of old and new, Baku is an architecturally fascinating city, where awe-inspiring glass and steel skyscrapers tower above Soviet-era buildings and the UNESCO-listed, cobblestoned Old City, which dates to the 12th century. This capital city is known for many things - its oil industry, architecture and beautiful tourist attractions. Baku also has many notable architectural landmarks, including: Heydar Aliyev Center, Flame Towers, Maiden Tower and so on.
Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes : This is a half-day trip designed for tourists and visitors who are interested in the Stone Age period of humanity, Unesco's World Heritage and history. Tourists get a chance to see a group of mud volcanoes, the Bibi Heybat mosque, and the world's first ever industrially drilled oil well.
Absheron Tour : This tour includes a variety of historic and cultural sites like the Fire Temple, Burning Mountain and Markadan Castle.
Little Venice : This is one of the most beautiful parts of Baku. This small town within the city, inspired by Italy's Venice, adds a special touch to the capital of Azerbaijan, with its stunning canals and architecture. Little Venice was constructed as part of the Baku Boulevard in the 1960s and has become a favorite holiday destination for Baku citizens and tourists alike.
Baku Boulevard : This is a beautiful promenade that runs parallel to Baku's seafront and offers striking views of the Caspian Sea. It is the second-largest promenade in Europe after the park located in Paris alongside the Seine. The promenade, also known as the national park, is very popular among tourists as well as locals, to walk and enjoy the beauties of the city and sea.
Nizami Street : A large, traffic-free pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku. It has a wide variety of shops including high-end fashion boutiques and department stores. After a nice long shopping spree, you can unwind in a good dining spot - as Nizami street will offer you the best of local and international restaurants and cafes.
