Baku

The first on the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Azerbaijan is Baku. Baku, additionally referred to as Baki or The Ancient Walled City of Baku, in Azerbaijan became a historic metropolis inhabited by the Shirvani dynasty withinside the Middle Ages.

The metropolis is the scientific, cultural, and commercial middle of Azerbaijan. Many national sized organizations are placed here, consisting of the National Petroleum Company of Azerbaijan, which is a number of the pinnacle one hundred businesses withinside the world. The Baku International Trade Port placed at the islands of the Japanese Baku Islands and the northern Absheron Peninsula can take care of 2 lots of bulk and dry shipment in keeping with the year.

Nevertheless, Baku’s wealthy records have endowed the place with a wealth of monuments starting from 17th century systems to fifteenth century citadels, earning it an area on UNESCO’s listing of World Heritage sites. In particular, Baku is famed for its twelfth century Maiden Tower, which turned into as soon as a hearthplace temple, and for the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, an implementing fifteenth century royal residence. Also first-rate are the eleventh century Mehmet Masjid and the historical market.

Be certain to go to Baku’s Maiden Tower and the fantastic Palace of the Shirvanshahs whilst you’re in town (each requires tickets). Baku is served by the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, with flights arriving frequently from throughout Europe. The airport is a 30 minute flight from the center of Baku. Intercity connections from inside Azerbaijan run from Baku’s imperative station frequently.

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan