Until its oil boom of about 150 years ago, the city of Baku didn't really stretch beyond the walls of its old 12th-century fortress. Intrigue and heartache: The stories behind Baku's oil boom ...

Lying at the crossroads of East and West, Azerbaijan's capital reveals its Zoroastrian, Islamic and Soviet past – and it's oil-rich present – through its unique design.

Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, laid ...

But the older architecture of Baku should not be ignored by visitors. Alastair weaves his way through the narrow streets of the old city to find the Muhammad Mosque, also known as the Siniggala ...

Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, is undergoing a major face-lift. Major project called 'White City' is planned for old oil refinery site. New iconic buildings like Hotel Crescent are also being built ...

Known as the city of winds, Baku offers warm hospitality, rich culture, inspiring architecture and natural beauty to amuse all kinds of travellers. The city is soaked in history, and almost every ...

Architect Barry Hughes also wanted to protect Baku's historic architecture, while satisfying his client's brief. "You go, 'I'd really like to not screw this up, because it is really beautiful ...

Baku is the perfect example of Azerbaijan’s mixture of traditions and modernity. ... learn more about carpet weaving or be mesmerised by the futuristic architecture of the modern city.

Boasting of art and mesmerising architecture, Baku beckons as soon as you step on its land From the moment I land at the stunning Hyder Aliyev Airport, I’m bewitched by Baku ...

People have been drilling for oil in Azerbaijan since the mid-19th Century. But in the 21st Century, the wealth generated by oil exports led to an unprecedented construction boom in Baku, a large ...

Architect Barry Hughes also wanted to protect Baku's historic architecture, while satisfying his client's brief. "You go, 'I'd really like to not screw this up, because it is really beautiful ...