Top Baku Sights: 21 Best Local Sights in Baku

Nizami Küçəsi (Торговая)

The 'must' visit in Baku

Nizami Küçəsi (Торговая)

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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. Read more ›

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Kiçik Venesiya | Mini Venice

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Venice spirit in Baku

Kiçik Venesiya | Mini Venice

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"Little Venice" in Baku Boulevard is a small town built in 1960. It was expanded up to 10.000 sq.m. in 2012. The town has two large and several small islands, which are connected by decorative stone bridges, and gondolas can be seen travelling in the channels full of still and clean water. Read more ›

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Şirvanşahlar sarayı / Palace of the Shirvanshahs

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The medieval residence of Shirvan rulers

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. Read more ›

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İçərişəhər | Icherisheher (Old City)

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History & mystery in Baku

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. Read more ›

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Azerbaijan History Museum

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History Museum

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. Read more ›

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Qız Qalası | Maiden Tower

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Symbol of Baku

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. Read more ›

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Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi | Heydar Aliyev Center

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another dimension

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. Read more ›

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Bilgah Beach

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Cleanest public beach

Bilgah Beach

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If you are looking for the cleanest beach along the Caspian Sea in Absheron, then Bilgah is the place you want to visit. Labelled as the best, you’d find beaches crowed with people of all ages and background. However, sometimes it is inevitable that those crowds leave mess behind themselves unclean that would upset you about the beach. Read more ›

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Qobustan

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Outstanding Universal Value

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. Read more ›

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Dənizkənarı Bulvar | Seaside Boulevard

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Sea and attractions together

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. Read more ›

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Kirche

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German trace in Baku

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. Read more ›

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Ramana castle

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One of the Oldest Villages of Baku

Ramana castle

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At the hill side, there is historic Ramana castle from where you can observe all the Ramana village if go up to the top of it. The population of these villages still preserve local traditions and social conventions communally. This is to say that you'll definitely invitation for dinner. But of course you should kindly reject it. Read more ›

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Atəşgah / Ateshgah

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Fire Temple in Baku

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. Read more ›

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Abşeron Milli Parkı

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Easternmost Point in Azerbaijan

Abşeron Milli Parkı

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The Absheron National Park is a monument dedicated to Absheron peninsula. The fact that it locates at the horn of the Absheron peninsula, it draws thrilling attention of adventurers. There is no better illustration that you can see how Absheron and Baku suburb was like centuries ago. So it is easternmost point of Azerbaijan too. Read more ›

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Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex

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History in Action

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. Read more ›

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A Volcanic Monument in Lokbatan

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Most Active Mud Volcano in Azerbaijan

A Volcanic Monument in Lokbatan

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Lökbatan Mud Volcano is huge. It has camel-like shape. It is massive. It is a monument. It changes how you perceive monument and monumentality. There you also eyewitness connection of mud volcanoes with oil and has operations. Read more ›

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The Baku Eye

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Baku eye

The Baku Eye

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From the top of the Baku eye there is attractive view to the Caspian sea and Baku. The cabinets are clean and tidy. You do not have to wait in the queue and usually it is quiet in there. The observation wheel is 200 feet tall. There are 30 cabins capable of holding up to 8 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of passengers. Read more ›

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Mərdəkan Castle

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Quadrangular shaped Mardakan castle

Mərdəkan Castle

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The gatekeeper, an intelligent old man nicknamed by Baba (trans. grandpa) will give you warm welcome and then rush to guiding you through the castle, of course in local language. So help of a translator or English speaking local friend will be necessary. You can also visit a small but old mosque in the yard of the castle. Read more ›

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Coffee Moffie

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Your Local Coffee Brewer

Coffee Moffie

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Coffee Moffie is a local independent coffee shop in Baku city centre. Our menu offers wide range of coffee and alcoholic beverages and fast food such as burgers and sandwiches. It is a place where you not only hangout with friends but also freelance for long hours with help of a friendly staff. Read more ›

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Baku Marionette Theatre

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Baku Marionette Theatre

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The Marionette Theater is one of the theatrical art genres that are popular all around the world. Such theater tradition does not exist in many countries due to its complexity. The first performance in Azerbaijan using marionette puppets, was presented by director and artist,Tarlan Gorchu in the late 1980s. Read more ›

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Pirallahı Adası / Pirallahi Island

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Accessible Island on Caspian Sea

Pirallahı Adası / Pirallahi Island

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Once called Artyom (named after Comrade Artyom, socialist revoluntionary Fyodor Sergeyev), the Pirallahi Island is probably the only island in the Caspian Sea that has land connection with offshore in the north-east of the Absheron peninsula. It was once mainly Russian populated area with heavy oil and natural gas production. Read more ›

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Dalga Beach Mardekan

Nizami Küçəsi (Торговая)

Kiçik Venesiya | Mini Venice

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Nizami Küçəsi (Торговая)

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Sights in Baku

21 tips by 3 locals

Trip to Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Ramana Castle & the Ateshgah Temple - main sights of Baku surroundings

Trip to Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Ramana Castle & the Ateshgah Temple - main sights of Baku surroundings

2-Hour Walking Tour of Baku's Top Sights

2-Hour Walking Tour of Baku's Top Sights

Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Fire temple - Mardakan Castle (day tour)

Gobustan - Mud Volcanoes - Fire temple - Mardakan Castle (day tour)

Budget Trip to Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes from Baku

Budget Trip to Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes from Baku

Nizami Küçəsi (Торговая)

Kiçik Venesiya | Mini Venice

Şirvanşahlar sarayı / Palace of the Shirvanshahs

İçərişəhər | Icherisheher (Old City)

Azerbaijan History Museum

Qız Qalası | Maiden Tower

Trip to Gobustan, Mud Volcanoes, Ramana Castle & the Ateshgah Temple - main sights of Baku surroundings

Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi | Heydar Aliyev Center

Bilgah Beach

Qobustan

Dənizkənarı Bulvar | Seaside Boulevard

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Kirche

Ramana castle

Atəşgah / Ateshgah

Budget Trip to Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes from Baku

Abşeron Milli Parkı

Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex

A Volcanic Monument in Lokbatan

The Baku Eye

Mərdəkan Castle

Coffee Moffie

Baku Marionette Theatre

2-Hour Walking Tour of Baku's Top Sights

Pirallahı Adası / Pirallahi Island

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