Stop for lunch at Mugam Club, a 16th-century caravanserai a stone’s throw from the Maiden Tower. A caravanserai is a roadside inn where travellers stopped to rest during their journeys along the ...

Lesser-known fact: Azerbaijan is one of the world’s oldest oil-producing regions, and Baku’s oil boom in the 19th century shaped its modern skyline.

Aerial view of Icherisheher (Old City or Inner City) in Baku, Old city and modern city, Baku Maiden Tower, Aerial view of The Palace of the Shirvanshahs Old City or Inner City (Azerbaijani: İçərişəhər ...

Some researchers propose that the tower was at the Erkeshtam Pass between China and Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Eddieagunn / Wikimedia Commons In the 11th century, the scholar Al-Biruni suggested that the ...

The old is UNESCO-listed sandstone city Icheri Sheher, with its 12th-century walls, Maiden Tower, narrow alleys, Shirvanshah’s Palace and graceful stone mansions, all pitted with age but now ...

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is becoming a popular travel destination, offering a unique mix of historical charm and modern architecture. With its proximity to India, affordable travel costs, and ...

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.

Maiden Tower (Giz Galasi) This cylindrical stone structure offers panoramic views of the city (Source: Instagram/Aydan Xəlil-zadə) Located within the Old City, the Maiden Tower is one of Baku’s most ...

Baku’s magic is absolutely breathtaking! The capital city is renowned for its nighttime beauty that the walking tour showcases perfectly. The Flame Towers dazzled with their vibrant lights, and ...

This November, the city of Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, will host the 29th edition of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29), the annual conclave of heads of state, diplomats ...