Baku

Caspian capital of flame towers

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Icherisheher (Old City) · Historic quarter

UNESCO walled old city of the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs' Palace. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Flame Towers · Landmark

Three flame-shaped towers lit by night, the symbol of modern Baku. Best: Year-round

Heydar Aliyev Center · Modern museum

Zaha Hadid's sweeping white cultural centre of flowing curves. Best: Year-round

Baku Boulevard · Waterfront

Long Caspian seafront promenade of parks, cafés and a modern wheel. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Firuz Baths · Museum

Restored bathhouse museum in Old City displaying traditional Azerbaijani bathing culture. Best: Sep–Apr

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