that Baku became the city we see today. The triumph of their era is the UNESCO-listed Icherisheher (or Old City), whose 12th-century crenellated walls wrap what was once the capital of the state ...

Ichari Shahar streets in Baku Old City - the historical core. The Old City is surrounded by walls. The chess prodigy Teymur Rajabov, who became International Grand Master at the age of just 14 ...

For lovers of architecture, Azerbaijan’s capital city, Baku, hosts an incredible range of man-made wonders, old and new. The diverse mix of influences from both east and west has produced a city ...

Step into Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, which blends ancient architecture with sleek, modern lines. Skyscrapers stand beside centuries-old city walls, mixing Persian influences with European elegance.