Baku

eternal flames the city of winds

Welcome to Baku – a truly contemporary city criss-crossed by history. From the modern elegance of the Flame Towers standing proudly above to the medieval UNESCO-listed Old City at its core, there is something for everyone in our stunning capital.

eternal flamesthe city of winds

Where East meets West

In Baku you will discover a constantly evolving tapestry of life and energy from bazaar to penthouse. Being a coastal city, Baku is intrinsically open-minded and hospitable. Guests are welcome to stroll along the Caspian promenade (the Boulevard), visit the Old City (known locally as Icherisheher) and enjoy the unique architectural blend of East and West.

 

PUBLICATION

Bakuvisitor map

PUBLICATION
INTERESTING FACT #1

Located at an elevation of 28 meters below sea level, Baku is the world’s lowest-lying national capital city.

INTERESTING FACT #2

Baku is the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region.

INTERESTING FACT #3

Known as the City of Winds, there are two main gusts to look out for in Baku – the warmer Gilavar blowing from the south, and the cool Khazri sweeping down from the north.

what to doin Baku

art studio Kilimchi
art studio Kilimchi
Crafts making

art studio Kilimchi

Immerse yourself in Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage at Kilimchi... More

galleries of Baku modern art boom
galleries of Baku modern art boom
Museums & galleries

galleries of Baku modern art boom

The number of galleries and art spaces in... More

plant-based dining on the rise in Baku
plant-based dining on the rise in Baku
Food, drinks and nightlife

plant-based dining on the rise in Baku

As Baku evolves into a modern metropolis, its... More

a journey into railway history
a journey into railway history
Museums & galleries

a journey into railway history

Centrally located near 28 May metro station, Azerbaijan... More

Azerbaijani mugham sanctuary of music
Azerbaijani mugham sanctuary of music
Music

Azerbaijani mugham sanctuary of music

On the picturesque Baku Boulevard stands the International... More

Across Caspian expanses with Premium Yachting Baku
Across Caspian expanses with Premium Yachting Baku
Beach activities

Across Caspian expanses with Premium Yachting Baku

The thrilling sensation of relaxing on the water... More

traditions of the East  with a modern twist
traditions of the East with a modern twist

traditions of the East with a modern twist

Nestled in the heart of Baku, Sharg Bazaar... More

a palace to happiness  recounts a history of love
a palace to happiness recounts a history of love
Arts, culture and heritage

a palace to happiness recounts a history of love

In the vibrant heart of Baku stands the... More

Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography
Fun and learn

Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography

In the heart of Baku's Icherisheher, the Museum... More

From oil innovation  to artistic creation
From oil innovation to artistic creation
History and Local Lore Museums

From oil innovation to artistic creation

The echoes of a rich oil heritage resonate... More

Kamil Aliyev carpets shine with weaving mastery
Kamil Aliyev carpets shine with weaving mastery
Fun and learn

Kamil Aliyev carpets shine with weaving mastery

“Art will never disappear as long as every... More

Hit the bull’s eye at Baku Shooting Center
Hit the bull’s eye at Baku Shooting Center
Outdoor Activities

Hit the bull’s eye at Baku Shooting Center

Baku Shooting Center waits for those who are... More

Relax your body and mind at the Hamambath Wellness & Spa Complex
Relax your body and mind at the Hamambath Wellness & Spa Complex
Wellness

Relax your body and mind at the Hamambath Wellness & Spa Complex

The hammam is a symbol of cleanliness, purity... More

Take a yacht trip on the blue Caspian
Take a yacht trip on the blue Caspian
Exploring outdoors

Take a yacht trip on the blue Caspian

Go for a sail on the Caspian Sea... More

In the abode of flames an exciting adventure
In the abode of flames an exciting adventure
Adventure & sports

In the abode of flames an exciting adventure

Yanardag (the Burning Mountain) is one of Azerbaijan’s... More

Birdwatching in Absheron National Park
Birdwatching in Absheron National Park
National parks

Birdwatching in Absheron National Park

Birders who visit this remote part of the... More

House-museum of Gara Garayev
House-museum of Gara Garayev
Arts, culture and heritage

House-museum of Gara Garayev

A visit to the house-museum of Gara Garayev,... More

The jazz world  of Vagif Mustafazade
The jazz world of Vagif Mustafazade
Arts, culture and heritage

The jazz world of Vagif Mustafazade

A visit to the house museum of Vagif... More

Discover the literary heritage of Magsud Ibrahimbayov
Discover the literary heritage of Magsud Ibrahimbayov
Arts, culture and heritage

Discover the literary heritage of Magsud Ibrahimbayov

Magsud Ibrahimbayov (1935-2016) was an honoured Azerbaijani writer... More

Take a journey through Azerbaijan’s literary history
Take a journey through Azerbaijan’s literary history
Arts, culture and heritage

Take a journey through Azerbaijan’s literary history

Azerbaijan has created some of the most beautiful... More

Immerse yourself in art on the Caspian shoreline
Immerse yourself in art on the Caspian shoreline
Arts, culture and heritage

Immerse yourself in art on the Caspian shoreline

Constantly in search of new trends, Azerbaijan’s contemporary... More

Ali and Nino - walking tour of Baku
Ali and Nino - walking tour of Baku
Arts, culture and heritage

Ali and Nino - walking tour of Baku

This tour will take you to the places where... More

Prominent people of Baku
Prominent people of Baku
Arts, culture and heritage

Prominent people of Baku

Take a cultural tour of Baku to learn... More

Tahir Salahov’s  world of colors
Tahir Salahov’s world of colors
Art and Culture Museums

Tahir Salahov’s world of colors

As you walk through the narrow streets of... More

House-museum of genius musicians
House-museum of genius musicians
Art and Culture Museums

House-museum of genius musicians

Mstislav Rostropovich, a world-famous musician and genius cellist,... More

Nobel brothers’ house-museum
Nobel brothers’ house-museum
Unique Museums

Nobel brothers’ house-museum

By visiting the former Baku residence of the... More

Modern art in ancient city
Modern art in ancient city
Art and Culture Museums

Modern art in ancient city

Azerbaijan’s representatives of fine arts and sculpture, distinguished... More

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
Museums & galleries

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan is... More

Exciting wildlife in the city center
Exciting wildlife in the city center
entertainment with kids

Exciting wildlife in the city center

Without leaving the city center, you can find... More

Take a walking tour  of Soviet films shot in Baku
Take a walking tour of Soviet films shot in Baku
Arts, culture and heritage

Take a walking tour of Soviet films shot in Baku

Baku has always stood out for its international... More

Visit the world’s first oil tanker museum
Visit the world’s first oil tanker museum
Unique Museums

Visit the world’s first oil tanker museum

Did you know that the world's first oil... More

traces of a great victory
traces of a great victory
Unique Museums

traces of a great victory

We have encountered various written and visual materials... More

Fun for everyone at the Baku circus
Fun for everyone at the Baku circus
entertainment with kids

Fun for everyone at the Baku circus

Professional circus shows first appeared in Azerbaijan in... More

Baku Olympic Stadium
Baku Olympic Stadium
Adventure & sports

Baku Olympic Stadium

The architecture of Baku never ceases to amaze.... More

Gala State Historical and Ethnographic Reserve
Gala State Historical and Ethnographic Reserve
Ethnography Museums

Gala State Historical and Ethnographic Reserve

If you want to see ancient ruins, a... More

The Museum of Miniature Books
The Museum of Miniature Books
Art and Culture Museums

The Museum of Miniature Books

In Baku there’s an unusual museum whose exhibits... More

Polish heritage in Baku
Polish heritage in Baku
Arts, culture and heritage

Polish heritage in Baku

In the central streets of Baku there are... More

Relax and have fun at Zire Ecopark
Relax and have fun at Zire Ecopark
Culture with Kids

Relax and have fun at Zire Ecopark

The modern cultural centre and ecopark in the... More

Shop and socialise in the Port Baku area
Shop and socialise in the Port Baku area
Arts, culture and heritage

Shop and socialise in the Port Baku area

If you love going out to eat or... More

Snap a photo of the Flame Towers
Snap a photo of the Flame Towers
Arts, culture and heritage

Snap a photo of the Flame Towers

The trio of skyscrapers named the Flame Towers... More

Admire the curves and collections of the Heydar Aliyev Centre
Admire the curves and collections of the Heydar Aliyev Centre
Art and Culture Museums

Admire the curves and collections of the Heydar Aliyev Centre

Explore the wide range of art collections and... More

Browse the home of Azerbaijani fine arts
Browse the home of Azerbaijani fine arts
Art and Culture Museums

Browse the home of Azerbaijani fine arts

Discover an oil-boom mansion packed with a wealth... More

Take a wine bar crawl
Take a wine bar crawl
Wine Degustation

Take a wine bar crawl

Baku's growing number of wine bars are a... More

Visit Yashil Bazaar for a world of aromas
Visit Yashil Bazaar for a world of aromas
Bazaar experience

Visit Yashil Bazaar for a world of aromas

Baku's Yashil Bazaar is one of the largest... More

Gutab-making masterclasses
Gutab-making masterclasses
Food, drinks and nightlife

Gutab-making masterclasses

In Baku, particularly in Icherisheher (Old City), an... More

Horse riding in Baku
Horse riding in Baku
Adventure & sports

Horse riding in Baku

Horse riding is a truly royal experience Baku... More

Relax at Baku’s traditional hammams
Relax at Baku’s traditional hammams
Wellness

Relax at Baku’s traditional hammams

Discover centuries-old hammams like Agha Mikayil, Agha Zeynal,... More

Uncover Jewish traces in Baku
Uncover Jewish traces in Baku
Judaism Sights

Uncover Jewish traces in Baku

Since the early 1800s, Baku has been home... More

Explore Baku's mud volcanoes
Explore Baku's mud volcanoes
National parks

Explore Baku's mud volcanoes

Discover why the landscape around Baku is fulfilled... More

Discover Gobustan's ancient rock art
Discover Gobustan's ancient rock art
Arts, culture and heritage

Discover Gobustan's ancient rock art

Uncover an astonishing collection of over 6,000 ancient... More

Enjoy the Caspian sea & beaches
Enjoy the Caspian sea & beaches
Beach activities

Enjoy the Caspian sea & beaches

From water sports to romantic afternoons and lively... More

sites of ancient fire leave a burning legacy
sites of ancient fire leave a burning legacy
Cultural activities

sites of ancient fire leave a burning legacy

Discover the incredible stories of Azerbaijan’s ancient fire... More

experience Baku's vibrant nightlife
experience Baku's vibrant nightlife
Nightlife experience

experience Baku's vibrant nightlife

Baku is the perfect city for a night... More

Dining in Baku
Dining in Baku
Traditional Food

Dining in Baku

Baku offers a wide variety of restaurants and... More

Visit Baku's Carpet Museum
Visit Baku's Carpet Museum
Fun and learn

Visit Baku's Carpet Museum

Situated on Baku's Seaside Boulevard, the Carpet Museum... More

Play golf in Baku
Play golf in Baku
Golf

Play golf in Baku

What more can a golf lover ask for... More

Shopping: boutiques & bazaars in Baku
Shopping: boutiques & bazaars in Baku
Bazaar experience

Shopping: boutiques & bazaars in Baku

Baku has the perfect combination of international shops,... More

Stroll along Caspian seaside boulevard
Stroll along Caspian seaside boulevard
Family holidays

Stroll along Caspian seaside boulevard

To soak up Baku’s relaxed seaside atmosphere, take... More

take a walking tour of  Baku’s oil-boom architecture
take a walking tour of Baku’s oil-boom architecture
German heritage

take a walking tour of Baku’s oil-boom architecture

Discover the stunning old architecture built in Baku... More

Explore Baku's Old City
Explore Baku's Old City
Carpet

Explore Baku's Old City

A city within a city, the Old City... More

Baku

Show:
Baku

bookan adventure

Choose from a wide range of places to stay and tours to enjoy for the ultimate Azerbaijan travel experience.

Asset 1 tours

Azerbaijan right now #ExperienceAzerbaijan

This is where your mind will wander, where your soul will flourish & where your senses come alive. Share your experience.

subscribe to our newsletter