Şirvanşahlar sarayı / Palace of the Shirvanshahs
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Starting from the XV century Baku became a capital of Shirvan, one of the most powerful countries in the territory of Azerbaijan. The heads of that country were living in and governing from the Palace. This was the most prominent architectural complex in the medieval city.
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Dənizkənarı Bulvar | Seaside Boulevard
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Imagine the beautiful Caspian Sea and a boulevard here. Also, attractions are very beautiful. And you can find anything here – a mall, museums, old buildings and etc. I strongly recommend you to go here, if you arrive in Baku.
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Qobustan
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Located 60 km from Baku the State Historical-Artistic Reserve “Qobustan” is an open-air museum. It's listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List as "outstanding universal value" for the quality and density of its rock art engravings - more than 6,000 drawings on 1,000 rocks, more than 100,000 artefacts and others.
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Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi | Heydar Aliyev Center
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The architect of the building is world known Zaha Hadid, who created several exciting buildings. Here in Baku the center reminds a wave or sail. People visit several exhibitions about Heydar Aliyev (to whom the center named after), Azerbaijan and various topics.
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İçərişəhər | Icherisheher (Old City)
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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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Qız Qalası | Maiden Tower
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Maiden Tower is a symbol of Baku. This is a unique 8-floor structure with majestic 4-5 meter thick walls built on a rocky promontory overlooking the Caspian Sea. Maiden Tower has been included into UNESCO’s World Heritage List. There is an amazing view to the city and the Caspian Sea from the top of the Tower.
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Müasir İncəsənət Muzeyi | Modern Art Museum
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The Museum does not have any imposed routes. The idea of architectural concept of the Museum allows to create multidimensional perspective view of pictures, there is a semblance of motion, and metal beams and designs placed all over the space unite all the parts into a single "moving abstract structure.”
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Azerbaijan History Museum
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Established in 1920, Azerbaijan History Museum is one of the oldest as well as biggest museums located in Azerbaijan. The collection and exhibits show the development of the material and spiritual culture, originals of the documents of political history and social-economic life of Azerbaijan from ancient times till nowadays.
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Xalça Muzeyi / Carpet Museum
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The Museum is a treasury of Azerbaijani national culture. It demonstrated carpets in close connection with other kinds of traditional handicrafts of Azerbaijan. Its collection includes about 14 000 traditional carpets, embroideries, costumes, copper artworks, jewellery art, as well as contemporary works of glass, wood, and felt.
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Nizami Küçəsi (Торговая)
Cafes
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Nizami street is one of the main streets in Baku. Locals love to do shopping in fancy and glamorous brand shops, have dinner in fast food or local/international cuisine restaurant located in Nizami street, finally just walk. And during this walking time take photos. There are quite a lot things that can attract everyone.
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Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex
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The Museum is located in 20 km East of Baku. Barrows, houses and other architectural monuments belonging to 3rd-2nd millennium BC, are set as their originals in this area. A wonderful environment was created to observe the pearls of Azerbaijani history in this museum complex which has a territory of 1.2 hectares.
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Miniatür Kitab Muzeyi / Museum of Miniature Books
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This museum is the only privately owned museum of this kind in the world opened by Mrs. Zarifa Salahova. She has collected more than 6,000 miniature books for 27 years. At present, 4,350 miniature books published in 62 countries are on display in the museum.
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Atəşgah / Ateshgah
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The reason why Azerbaijan is called as "Land of Fire". The temple of fire worshippers were built 5 centuries ago, but still remains all its beauties. And of course the entrance cost is very cheap. Nowadays it is very popular among the locals, due to the close location to the city centre and magnificent design.
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Yay! Gallery
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Like YARAT! Art Space, the YAY! Gallery was schemed by Mrs. Aida Makhmudova and persecutes the purpose of presenting contemporary Azerbaijani art entirely and in interesting manner as well as putting exhibition attendants next to trendy names in world art.
Hence, both local and foreign artists demonstrate their artworks in the YAY! Gallery.
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Kirche
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The German Lutheran Church was constructed between 1895 and 1898. The architect was a German named Eikhler who based his design on the Gothic style. It was converted into a music recital hall during the Soviet period, a role which it still serves today.
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