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Why locals love it

Baku started from the Old City, as it is obvious from the name. Both the locals and tourists love this city in the city - here is the main historical attractions of Baku. Serenity and eternity peace among the ancient walls attract everyone. Old City is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Why you should visit it

The residents of Old City still continue their daily livelihood. By visiting Old City you may observe both how people live today and lived centuries ago in this area. The history of Old City goes to Bronze age. Mosques, hamams, karvansarays, divans, palaces and of course symbol of Baku - Maiden tower will welcome you during your trip here.

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A place full of history

Davud

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April 18, 2020 0 likes

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One of the most ancient part of Baku city,Capital of Shirvanshaks kingdom

ToursExpertBaku

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November 28, 2019 0 likes

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Main landmark of Baku. Old city, great place to take pictures. There are too many cheap hostels to stay.

Farxad

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September 29, 2018 0 likes

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Some scenes of famous Azerbaijani and USSR movies such as “Diamong hand”, “Amphibian man”, “Aybolit-66”, “Teheran-43”, “Don not be afraid, I`m with you” which are famous around the world were shot in Old city.The well-known scene of “In foreign country –Istanbul” of “Brilliant hand” was shot in Old city by decision of Leonid Gayday. The old streets of Old city, Shirvanshahs` Palace, minarets of mosques and fortress walls appear in the movie. A monument of Yuri Nikulin was erected in Icherisheher, where the movie was shooting.

Khalide

Local

September 18, 2018 0 likes

Thank you so much for your enlightenment! Definitely, I will remember these movies when I get Baku next May. I appreciate a lot people like you, regards from Mallorca

Lore

Traveller

April 13, 2019 0 likes

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The core part of the city I live in

Elba

Local

January 23, 2018 0 likes

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