Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre: Zaha Hadid's Masterpiece in Baku
The Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre, designed by architect Zaha Hadid and completed in 2012, is the most iconic building of contempo…
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Heydar Mosque in Baku: Islamic Architecture for 75,000 Worshippers
The Heydar Mosque, inaugurated in December 2014 in the Binagadi district of Baku, is the largest mosque in Azerbaijan, with a capa…
Dagustu Park: the historic viewpoint with the best views of Baku
Dagustu Park (Highland Park) is the historic park perched on the hills above Baku, offering the best panoramic views of the Caspia…
Juma Mosque: the medieval Islamic heart of Baku's Old City
The Juma Mosque, dating from the 12th century, is the oldest and most historically significant mosque in Baku's Old City (Icheri S…
Khagani Garden: the historic park in the heart of Baku
Khagani Garden, historically known as the Molokan Garden, is the oldest park in central Baku: 0.8 hectares of 19th-century urban h…
Maiden Tower: the most mysterious monument in Baku and Azerbaijan
The Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası) is the most recognizable symbol of Baku: a 29-metre cylindrical tower in the Old City, a UNESCO Worl…
Alley of Martyrs: historical memory and Caspian Sea views in Baku
The Alley of Martyrs (Şəhidlər Xiyabanı) is Azerbaijan's most solemn memorial cemetery, on the hills above Baku: an eternal flame,…
Momine Khatun Mausoleum: a 12th-century Islamic gem in Nakhchivan
The Momine Khatun Mausoleum is a 12th-century Islamic funerary monument in Nakhchivan, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 19…
Mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan: half of the world's phenomenon is right here
Azerbaijan is home to more than 400 mud volcanoes — 50% of the world's total. These unique geological formations, which erupt mud,…
Nizami Park in Baku: the urban garden of Azerbaijan's great poet
Nizami Park in Baku is an urban green space dedicated to the medieval poet Nizami Ganjavi, featuring fountains, tree-lined paths, …
Nokhur Gel Lake: Blue Waters and Caucasus Nature in the Guba Region
Nokhur Gel Lake is a spectacular mountain lake with crystal-clear blue waters in the Guba region of northern Azerbaijan, surrounde…
Palace of the Shirvanshahs: the Medieval Jewel of Baku's Old City
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is the most important monument in Baku's Old City: a 15th-century palace complex with a throne room…