BAKU

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, which is called the "city of winds", and all because it is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, from where strong winds blow every now and then. Baku is one of the largest cities in the Caucasus. The name of the city of Baku can be translated as "city of God" or "place of God".

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From fortress to metropolis

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is the largest city in the Caucasus and one of the most beautiful cities globally, filled with secrets and mysteries that pique the curiosity of travellers. Centuries ago, the first settlers made their homes on this fertile Caspian Sea shore, on the border of Asia and Europe. Over time, Baku has provided warmth and shelter to thousands of weary travelers. Its caravanserais became homes to numerous traders who bolstered the city's prosperity. Despite historical conquests and feuds, the city has only grown more majestic.

Oil as a basis for growth

Baku's flourishing was amplified after the discovery of oil. The city evolved into a progressive cultural center of the East: in 1900, it founded the first school for Muslim girls in the Muslim East; in 1908, the first Opera and Ballet Theatre opened its doors, performing the first opera of the entire Islamic world, "Leyli and Majnun". In the mid-20th century, Baku launched the first electric train in the USSR and commissioned the first subway among all Muslim cities in the world.

History and modernity

Modern Baku is a place where contemporary architecture seamlessly blends with centuries-old history. The capital of Azerbaijan has long been at the epicenter of large-scale international events, including Eurovision, the First European Games, Formula 1 races, the UEFA Cup final, and many others. Touch ancient monuments and feel the rhythm of a modern metropolis! Visiting Baku offers an incredible journey through time, making you feel a part of its grand history.

Must see

JUMA MOSQUE

Dating back to the 8th century, this is the first Islamic structure in Azerbaijan and the oldest mosque in the Middle East and Caucasus after the temple in Derbent.
MEYSARI WINERY

Back in the 70-80s of the last century, Shamakhi became one of the largest wine-growing districts of Azerbaijan, and today it is the wine-making center of the country.
OBSERVATORY

Clear weather prevails in Shamakhi most of the year and, very curious, it was here, at an altitude of over 1500 meters, that an astrophysical observatory, named after the 13th century astronomer Nasreddin Tusi, was built in 1960.
SEVEN DOMES TOMB

Azerbaijan is rich in historical monuments and places of worship, one of which is the tomb of the Shirvanshahs - the mausoleum “Yeddi Gumbez”.
DIRI BABA: “SOARING TOMB”

The main center of attraction of the ancient city is the impregnable mausoleum-peer Diri Baba, masterfully built into the rock. According to legend, an old man was buried here and remained incorruptible. The locals considered him a saint and called him "Diri Baba" (“Alive elder”).
ALPACA RESERVE

Located next to the winery, this is the first factory specializing in the processing and production of high-quality alpaca wool products, as well as the first interactive farm of its kind where you can introduce your family and children to these wonderful animals.
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BAKU

From fortress to metropolis

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