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 …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Baku - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan: See Tripadvisor's 121,528 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.
15 Exciting Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan (2024)
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Famously described as the love child of Paris and Dubai, Baku is one of the most jarring yet fascinating cities I have ever set foot in. At 28 metres below sea level, it is the world’s lowest capital.
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.
27 Best Places to Visit in Baku, Azerbaijan + Day Trips
WEBJun 17, 2023 · Baku, the stunning capital of Azerbaijan, is one of the best stops on a trip to Europe. With a beautiful 20 km (65,616 ft) long coastline, this unique city has so much to offer to travelers; from beaches and volcanoes to a …
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Baku (UPDATED 2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBTop Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan. Places to Visit in Baku. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Day Trips (250) Nature and Wildlife Tours (147) Scenic Walking Areas (5) Private and Luxury (129) Full-day Tours (225) Castles (3) City Tours (94) Night Tours (13)
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.
Best things to do in Baku - Lonely Planet
WEBJonathan Campion. Feb 6, 2022 • 5 min read. Heydar Mosque in the Binəqədi area of Baku at night © Alexander Melnikov / 500px. The capital of Azerbaijan is a mix of the ultra-modern and the very-old, where the country's Turkish, Russian, Persian and European identities collide on every street.
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,...
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