Baku: Attractions and more...
The medieval walled city (Icheri Sheher), with its attractive
narrow streets and a particular atmosphere, is really a must is you happen to
visit Baku. Inside the Old Town you cant miss the Maiden's Tower (Gyz
Galassy), Azerbaijan's best known landmark and the beautiful symbol
of Baku. If you climb its eight floors, you will be rewarded by an impressive
view of the old town and Baku bay.
The Juma Mosque, built in the early twentieth century, is famous
for its intricate and unique stone ornamentation. Even the Taza Pir
Mosque, finished in 1914 and built in honour of the philanthropist
Nabut Khanum Ashurbekova, is really fantastic to admire.
Fountain square is Baku's most relaxing area and is surrounded by restaurants
and shops.
If you love to understand more about the culture of the country you are visiting,
don’t forget to go to the Nizami museum of Azeri Literature
and the charming Carpet and Applied Arts Museum.
Other attractions in Baku include: the Shirvan-Shah's Palace,
the Academy of Sciences, the Weddings' Palace
(also known as "Palace of Hapiness"), the 26 Commissars Square,
the Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Government House.
The Surakhany Temple, the Apsheron Peninsula
and the village of Gobustan are located near enough to Baku
for one-day excursions to be feasible.
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