Baku, Azerbaijan

AzerbaijanAbsheron Peninsula

Baku

Architecture & sea

A first sense of place

Baku contrasts its walled old city with contemporary architecture and a Caspian promenade, with nearby sites across Absheron.

A Caspian city combining an old town with a bold contemporary skyline.

CityAbsheron Peninsula
Why visit

Three ways into Baku

01

Old town

02

Seafront

03

Architecture

2026 destination guide

Discover every side of Baku

A reviewed edit of essential sights, culture, modern city life, and nature—using only the categories that genuinely fit this destination.

01

History & heritage

1 selected place
Icherisheher
01

Icherisheher

A walled city of lanes, palaces, and towers preserving Baku's historic core.

02

Modern city & entertainment

2 selected places
Flame Towers
01

Flame Towers

Three curved towers lighting Baku's skyline, visible from the boulevard and old city.

Heydar Aliyev Centre
02

Heydar Aliyev Centre

Zaha Hadid's flowing cultural landmark, containing exhibitions and expansive public spaces.

03

Culture & arts

2 selected places
Baku Boulevard & Carpet Museum
01

Baku Boulevard & Carpet Museum

A long Caspian promenade linking parks with the architecturally distinctive Carpet Museum.

YARAT Contemporary Art Space
02

YARAT Contemporary Art Space

Exhibitions and creative programming along Baku's extended waterfront.

04

Shopping & lifestyle

1 selected place
Nizami Street
01

Nizami Street

A central pedestrian axis for shopping, dining, and turn-of-the-century architecture.

The journey rhythm

Choose the experiences that give the journey meaning

01

Old-city walks

02

Caspian promenade

03

Absheron excursions

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Content reviewed 19 August 2026
Official Azerbaijan guideImage sources & credits
A Digital Experience by Tarik Bamarouf