Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area. Baku is divided into twelve administrative raions and 48 townships.
History of Baku - Wikipedia
WEBBaku is the capital of Azerbaijan Republic, which was also the capital of Shirvan (during the reigns of Akhsitan I and Khalilullah I), Baku Khanate, Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and Azerbaijan SSR and the administrative center of Russian Baku governorate. Baku is derived from the old Persian Bagavan, which translates to "City of God".
Baku - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBIt is on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula. 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.
Baku | Location, History, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB29. apr. 2024 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea and the southern side of the Abşeron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The bay, sheltered by the islands of the Baku Archipelago, provides the best harbour of the Caspian, while the Abşeron Peninsula gives protection from violent ...
Old City (Baku) - Wikipedia
WEBOld City or Inner City (Azerbaijani: İçərişəhər) 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 3,000 people.
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.
A city guide to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku - National Geographic
WEB12. sep. 2019 · Baku has a sufficient bus, metro and taxi system, but the city is best explored on foot. A BakuCard available in a 24-hour, 72-hour or one-week format offers free/discounted entry to a selection ...
Baku - Wikiwand
WEBBaku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region. Baku is 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and …
Timeline of Baku - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Baku, Azerbaijan . Prior to 20th century. 12th century CE – Maiden Tower (Baku) built. 1169 – Lezgi Mosque built. [citation needed] 1378 – Juma Mosque built. [1] 1442 – Palatial mosque of Palace of the Shirvanshahs built. 1509 – Persians in power. [2] 1578 – Ottomans in power. [3]
Discover Baku's history through its unique architecture - BBC
WEB30. des. 2023 · From the city's medieval sandstone nucleus to the glass skyscrapers of its most recent oil boom, Baku reveals its long history at the crossroads of East and West through its architecture.
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