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Flame Towers
Three flame-shaped skyscrapers wrapped in LED screens that light up the night sky.
About Baku
Flame towers, medieval walls and the wind-swept Caspian shore
Baku is the Caucasus at full throttle — a capital where the medieval Maiden Tower and labyrinthine Old City sit beneath the shimmering Flame Towers and Zaha Hadid's sweeping Heydar Aliyev Center. Oil wealth has sculpted a skyline that feels part Dubai, part Paris of the Caucasus.
Stroll the Caspian boulevard at golden hour, lose yourself in carpet bazaars, then venture out to the surreal mud volcanoes and the ever-burning natural flames of Yanar Dag — the land of fire that gives Azerbaijan its name.
Local Culture
Azerbaijani culture blends Turkic, Persian and Caucasian threads with a proud secular outlook. Mugham music is UNESCO-listed, tea is poured from ornate armudu glasses with jam and sugar, and carpet-weaving is a national art form recognised by UNESCO.
Travel Highlights
- UNESCO Old City (Icherisheher)
- Flame Towers light show
- Heydar Aliyev Center
- Yanar Dag burning hillside
- Caspian seaside boulevard
- Region
- Caucasus
- Language
- Azerbaijani
- Currency
- AZN
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Baku.
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Old City (Icherisheher)
A UNESCO-listed walled medieval quarter of palaces, hammams and the Maiden Tower.
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Heydar Aliyev Center
Zaha Hadid's gravity-defying white wave — a masterpiece of fluid architecture.
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Yanar Dag
A hillside that has burned continuously for millennia — the eternal flame of the land of fire.
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Gobustan Petroglyphs
UNESCO rock carvings up to 40,000 years old beside bubbling mud volcanoes.
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Baku Boulevard
A palm-lined Caspian promenade with parks, a marina and panoramic views.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Baku story your own.
Old City Walk
Wander medieval lanes, palaces and the Maiden Tower.
Mud Volcanoes
4x4 trip to Gobustan's surreal bubbling craters.
Caspian Cruise
Sunset sailing along the Baku bay skyline.
Tea Ceremony
Sip armudu tea with jam in a historic tea house.
Carpet Workshop
Watch master weavers craft Azerbaijani carpets.
Formula 1 Circuit
Walk the famous street-race route past the Old City.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Baku
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Spring
Apr – May
15–24°C
Mild and breezy — ideal for sightseeing.
Summer
Jun – Aug
26–35°C
Hot and dry with warm Caspian evenings.
Autumn
Sep – Oct
16–26°C
Golden, comfortable and crowd-free.
Winter
Nov – Mar
4–12°C
Cool and famously windy along the shore.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Baku
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
Plov
Saffron rice crowned with meat, chestnuts and dried fruit — the royal dish.
Dolma
Grape leaves stuffed with spiced lamb and herbs.
Kebab
Char-grilled lula and tikka skewers with sumac onions.
Baklava
Layered pastry of nuts and honey served with strong tea.
Azerbaijani
Shirvanshah Museum Restaurant
Dining amid a museum of national heritage.
Traditional
Sumakh
Refined plov and regional classics near the Old City.
Pan-Asian & local
Chinar
Glamorous see-and-be-seen address in the centre.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Baku.
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