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,…
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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…
Officers' Park (Parkı Polkovnikov): Baku's Historic Green Lung
Officers' Park, or Parkı Polkovnikov, is a green oasis in the heart of Baku where Azerbaijani military history coexists with well-…
Philharmonic Fountain Park: Nighttime Magic in Baku
Next to the National Philharmonic of Azerbaijan, this park in Baku enchants visitors with its illuminated fountains, blooming gard…
The "Girl on the Bench" Sculpture: the Most Endearing Icon of Baku's Public Art
The "Girl on the Bench" sculpture is one of the most beloved works of public art in Baku: a youthful figure in a serene pose that …
The Shoe Polisher Sculpture: a Tribute to the Shoeshine Man on the Streets of Baku
The Shoe Polisher sculpture is a piece of public art in Baku that celebrates hard work and everyday urban life, becoming one of th…
Sheki Khan's Palace: the Jewel of UNESCO World Heritage in Azerbaijan
The Sheki Khan's Palace, built in the 18th century and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, is the most spectacular civi…
Tufandag Mountain Resort: Skiing and Adventure in the Mountains of Gabala
Tufandag Mountain Resort, in the Gabala region of Azerbaijan, is the most complete mountain destination in the Caucasus: skiing in…