Baku, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Last Updated: 10/23/2024 | |
Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku’s 2020 population was 2,293,700. Baku is located 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world located below sea level. | |
Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Azerbaijan’s 2019 population was 10,127,874. |
Gobustan National Park Museum Place » Museum Gobustan National Park Museum, near Baku, Azerbaijan, is a fascinating site that showcases one of the world’s richest collections of ancient petroglyphs, prehistoric carvings, and archaeological wonders. The park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves over 6,000 rock engravings that date back 40,000 years and reflect the early human experience, including hunting scenes, rituals, and daily life. 9 views 💖 16 Maktab, Baku, Azerbaijan | |
Bibiheybat Mosque Place » Temple The Bibiheybat Mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a significant historical and religious landmark with deep cultural and architectural roots. Originally built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II, this mosque is a revered site because it houses the tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, making it an important pilgrimage destination for many Muslims. 9 views 💖 1Baku, Azerbaijan | |
Dənizkənarı Milli Park Place » Outdoors Dənizkənarı Milli Park, or the Baku Boulevard, is a beautiful, seaside promenade in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established over a century ago, it stretches along the Caspian Sea, offering scenic views, lush green spaces, and a variety of attractions for locals and visitors alike. 10 views 💖 192 Neftchilar Ave, Baku, Azerbaijan | |
Museum of Modern Art Place » Museum The Museum of Modern Art in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It was inaugurated in 2009 and is located in the capital city of Baku. The museum showcases a wide range of works, primarily focusing on Azerbaijani artists, but it also includes international artists, emphasizing modernism and contemporary trends. 11 views 💖 15 Yusuph Safarov, Baku, Azerbaijan | |
Philarmonia Garden Place » Outdoors Philarmonia Garden, also known as the Governor's Garden or Philharmonic Garden, is a beautiful public park located in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan. It sits near the Baku Philharmonic Hall, which gives the garden its name. The garden is a popular spot for both locals and tourists due to its serene atmosphere, historic architecture, and lush greenery. 9 views 💖 1Baku 1000, Azerbaijan | |
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum Place » Museum The Carpet Museum, situated on the Seaside Boulevard, is one of Baku’s modern architectural icons. Shaped like a rolled-up carpet, the eye-catching building was designed by Austrian architect Franz Janz and opened in 2014. The Carpet Museum is home to the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world – over 6,000. 12 views 💖 128 Mikayıl Hüseynov Prospekti, Bakı 1000, Azerbaijan | |
Old City Place » Historical Place Old City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. 445 views 💖 1Baku 1000, Azerbaijan | |
Flame Towers Place » Tourism Flame Towers is a trio of skyscrapers in Baku, Azerbaijan, the height of the tallest tower is 182 m (597 ft). Towers representing flames symbolize fire as a sign of Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism by Azerbaijanies and Azerbaijan as a birthplace for the prophet Zoroaster. 247 views 💖 1Baku, Azerbaijan | |
Ateshgah of Baku Place » Temple Ateshgah of Baku is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town (in Suraxani raion), a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Baku Ateshgah is often called the "Fire Temple of Baku". Based on Persian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash" is the Persian word for fire. 240 views 💖 1Baku, Azerbaijan | |
Palace of the Shirvanshahs Place » Historical Place Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs. The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah's mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi's mausoleum (the so-called "mausoleum of the dervish"), south of the palace, a portal in the east, Murad's gate, a reservoir and the remnants of a bath house. 230 views 💖 1Baku, Azerbaijan |