Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku is 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 below sea level. Baku lies on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, on the Bay of Baku. Baku's urban population was estimated at two million people as of 2009.
Baku | Location, History, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea on the southern side of the Abseron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The city derives its importance from its …
Baku travel - Lonely Planet | Azerbaijan, Europe
WEBBaku. Azerbaijan, Europe. Azerbaijan’s capital Baku (or Bakı in Azeri) is the architectural love child of Paris and Dubai…albeit with plenty of Soviet genes floating half-hidden in the background. Few cities in the world are changing as quickly and nowhere else in the Caucasus do East and West blend as seamlessly or as chaotically.
Best Things To Do in Baku: A Tour of Azerbaijan's Capital
WEBJoin us as we explore the vibrant city of Baku in Azerbaijan. In this travel guide, we'll give you an overview of what Baku has to offer and showcase the bes...
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Baku - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan: See Tripadvisor's 121,921 traveler reviews and photos of Baku tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Baku. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Baku – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBaku (Azeri: Bakı) is the capital of Azerbaijan and is the largest city in the Caucasus. Baku's Old Town has UNESCO World Heritage status. Many cultures and architectural styles mix in Baku, in particular Turkish-Islamic elements meet strong Western European and Russian-Eastern European influences.
Explore Baku's Old City | Azerbaijan Travel
WEBThe Old City, Baku’s medieval core, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 12th-century walls and brimming with Oriental architecture and history. Within the atmospheric walls, you'll find a maze of narrow alleys home to a few thousand residents as well as museums, monuments, art galleries, all sorts of eateries and much more.
14 Fantastic Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan for Solo Travelers
WEB1 day ago · 1. Check Out the Old Town of Baku. 2. Visit Bibi-Heybat Mosque and Check Out its Interior. 3. Admire the Hypermodern Beauty of Heydar Aliyev Centre. 4. Buy Some Spices and Tea Leaves at Yashil Bazaar. 5. Stroll …
A city guide to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku - National Geographic
WEBSep 12, 2019 · A city guide to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku. With a medieval quarter that preserves Silk Route traditions and a modern, ever-evolving core, the Azerbaijani capital is something of an enigma,...
Baku Travel Guide | Baku Tourism - KAYAK
WEB1. The UNESCO-Listed Historic Center. Baku's Old City dates back almost a thousand years. Ringed with an impressive set of walls, it sits atop a maze of tunnels and features countless historic sights, including the Maiden Tower. 2. The Caspian Coast. Baku sits on the Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland sea.
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