Old and new. The landmark of Baku, where a quarter of Azerbaijan’s 10 million people live, is the Maiden Tower, a 12th-century 30-m stone watchtower in the Old City of Baku.

The old city of Baku Enclosed by ancient walls, this Unesco World Heritage site is a captivating blend of medieval, Islamic and Persian influences, offering a window into the region's storied past.

TO the north of Baku Boulevard, the namesake promenade that separates the capital of Azerbaijan from its Caspian Sea waterfront, stands the Maiden Tower. The eight-story stone structure, which ...

Baku’s most defining landmark is the Maiden Tower, a tapering 29-m stone building that looms over Baku Bay. Possibly millennia old, its original date of construction is still the subject of much ...

Azerbaijan's Baku is the dream European destination on a budget, needs no Schengen Visa; flight costs just ₹20K. Story by Adrija Dey • 4d. ... and Maiden Tower, a tall stone tower.

One such site is the Maiden Tower, the symbol of Baku. From here, you can observe the magnificence of the Shirvanshah's Palace, the residence of the Shirvan dynasty who ruled this historical ...

Sumug Tower: This two-toned tower, made from stone and brick, ... Baku’s ancient icon, the Maiden Tower, also looms here close to the Caspian Sea, ...

From the outside, this 30m tall stone tower looks untouched, however, to reach the top, a staircase has been added and every landing is equipped with a museum showcasing Baku's history.

Maiden tower in the old city.(Pexels) This is the old city of Baku and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fortress, palace, hammams, ancient mosques, and ancient structures are well preserved.