Azerbaijan Tourist Attractions

Philharmonic Fountain Park

Baku Ferris Wheel

Baku Ferris Wheel also known as the Baku Eye and Devils Wheel is a ferris wheel on Baku Boulevard in the Seaside National Park of Baku capital of Azerbaijan.The wheel was built by the Dutch company Dutch Wheels. It was opened 10 March 2014 by Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and opened to the public two days later.

Ateshgah - Fire Temple

Maiden Tower

The Maiden Tower is a 12th-century monument in the Old City Baku Azerbaijan. Along with the Shirvanshahs Palace dated to the 15th century it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property Category III. It is one of Azerbaijans most distinctive national emblems and is thus featured on Azeri currency n

Tufandag Mountain Resort

GABALA CABLE CAR (Tufandag) is a highlight of the city. Divided into three parts you can have an enjoyable experience with really nice views of the city. The cable car goes up to 1600-1900 meters. Gabala is 227 km far from Baku it takes 3 hours to reach in this land. Cable car takes you to the top of the mountain and have the chance to see the beautiful Gabala from top. The one at Tufandag just 4 kilometres from Gabala city centre offers 12 kilometres of slopes with a mix of challenging reds and blacks for experts and easy options for beginners. The slopes are kitted out with state-of-the-art snow guns and accessed by a network of cable cars which offer gorgeous views of the Caucasus Mountains. Theres also an a ski school and a range of accommodation options including several luxury and upper-mid level hotels. In summer visitors can enjoy plenty of outdoor adventures from hiking and cycling to paragliding and jeep tours.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as one of the pearls of Azerbaijans architecture. It is located in the Inner City of Baku Azerbaijan and together with the Maiden Tower forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments. The complex co

National Flag Square

National Flag Square is a large city square off Neftchiler Avenue in Bayil Baku Azerbaijan. A flag measuring 70 by 35 metres flies on a pole 162 m high. The flagpole was confirmed as the worlds tallest by the Guinness Book of Records but was soon overtaken by the 165 m Dushanbe Flagpole in Tajikistan. Both flagpoles were built by the same American affiliated company Trident Sup

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum is a cemetery located 15 km south to amax where three mausoleums from Yeddi Gumbaz group are still saved. Other mausoleums of the group are partly destroyed and are without cupola or walls. The mausoleum belongs to the beginning of the 18th century. This architectural monument was built for a family of Mustafa khan the last khan of Shama

Yanar Dag

Burning Mountains or ‘Yanar Dag’ is located in Baku on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea. It is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea 25 KM northeast of the Baku city. The flames from the Yanardag jet out at least 3 meters into the air from a thin porous sandstone layer. The atmosphere is filled with the smell of gas as the fire never extinguishes. Local people come to take curative baths in these streams. Yanardag is 116 meter hill located on the top of natural gas pocket causing continuous flame eruption. This is the nature of this burning mountain. The reason given for continuous eruption of flames is that hydrocarbon gases are emanating from below the earth’s surface which causes the fire. From the sides Yanardag offers spectacular view for the spectators especially at nights.

Shamakhi

Shamakhi is the ancient capital of the Shamakhi Rayon of Azerbaijan.The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop tomajor political events throughout much of its two millennia ofexistence. The citys estimated population as of 2010 was 31704.

Juma Mosque of Shamakhi

Juma Mosque of Shamakhi or Juma Mosque of Shamakhi is a mosque in the city of Shamakhi Azerbaijan.

Nizami Street

It is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan, named after classical poet Nizami Ganjavi. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaig Street, in mountainous part of the city and ends at railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street, near a monument to Shah Ismail Khatai in “Black City”. Total length of the street is 3,538 m

Baku Boulevard

Baku Boulevard is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Bakus seafront. Its history goes back more than 100 years to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built up inch by inch.

Ateshgah of Baku

The Baku Ateshgah often called the Fire Temple of Baku is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town a suburb in Baku Azerbaijan.

Dalga Beach Aquapark Resort

Nohur Lake

Nohur Lake is a perfect place for those who love to bask in the sun under a nature’s magic. It is one of the best places to visit in Baku, Azerbaijan. Nohur Lake is located in Qabala district, which is a popular travel destination. Qabala district has some great attractions other than Nohur Lake but all the nature lovers find the lake the best place to be. Qabala is a popular travel destination and in Qabala those looking for some warm winter sun and crisp blue sky days can enjoy the day at Nohur Lake. When you reach Nohur Lake you can see beautiful mountains opening up in front of you. Though Nohur Lake is not nature’s creation but it is quite beautiful and nothing short of a natural lake.

Gabala Shooting Club

Gabala Shooting Club a favorite place for active leisure fans is an ideal place to hold large-scale sports competitions. The Grand Prix of the International Shooting named after Heydar Aliyev has been held here in 2014 and 2016 years. All the necessary conditions have been provided for the convenience of both guests and athletes at the complex. Cottages have been built here for guests who want to spend the night at the complex. Gabala Shooting Club is a part of the Gabala Sport Club a world-class facility that prepares the athletes for the national teams of Azerbaijan in shooting boxing karate taekwondo soccer and judo. The reason behind building the club was to develop a multi-purpose and world-class shooting facility in Azerbaijan that can serve both as a recreational and entertainment center and as a training place for the national shooting team and international professionals as well as to promote the shooting as a sport in national level. Gabala Shooting Club where the tourists and professional athletes can have a rest and train shooting skills can test eight sporting ranges five combined ranges for stand shooting three rifle halls and an archery shooting pitch.There are also ranges for night shooting paintball and strikeball.

Gabaland

Heydar Aliyev Centre

Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, awarded as the ‘Design of the Year’ in 2014, termed as one of the symbols of modern Baku. The cultural centre includes an auditorium, museum, exhibition halls and administrative offices. Developed in 2007 by architect Zaha Hadid, the opening took place in 2012. You have heard or seen some amazing architectures of the modern time in the world. Heydar Aliyev Center beats them all probably. This is a building with curves. There is no column in the building. It is flowing and has mainly three distinctively different pieces under one roof. One is the conference hall or auditorium; two is a gallery hall and third is a museum. You can simply flow from one part to the other from inside the center enjoying each section of it

Flame Towers

You must see Flame Towers in Baku, the tallest skyscraper in Azerbaijan with a height of 620 ft. These are 3 buildings; south, east and west. There are apartments, offices and hotels in Flame towers. The facades of the three Flame Towers are turned into gigantic display screens with the use of more than 10,000 high-power LED luminaries. The Illumination of Flame Towers designed is considered one of the best in the world. The Flame Towers are completely covered with the LED screens that display the movement of a fire visible from the farthest points of the city

Sheki

Sheki is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan in the rayon of the same name. Sheki is in northern Azerbaijan on the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range 325 km from Baku. The population is 63000.

Khinalug

Khinalug, Khinalugh, or Khinalig is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Quba Rayon, Azerbaijan. Khinalug is a picturesque mountain pass at an altitude of 2,000m. Enjoy breathtaking views of the landscape.People have been continuously living in Khinalug for more than 5,000 year

Bibi-Heybat Mosque

The Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a historical mosque in Baku Azerbaijan. The existing structure built in the 1990s is a recreation of the mosque with the same name built in the 13th century by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II which was completely destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1936.

Alley of Honor

The Alley of Honor is a public cemetery and memorial in Baku Azerbaijan. The Alley includes burials of famed Azerbaijanis and Azerbaijan-affiliated expatriates including several Presidents scientists and artists. There are 242 burials in total.

Heydar Aliyev Center

The Heydar Aliyev Center is a 57500 m building complex in Baku Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing curved style that eschews sharp angles. The center is named after Heydar Aliyev the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982 and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2

Fountains Square Baku

Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout the square first constructed during Soviet rule of Azerbaijan.

Baku Zoological Park

Baku zoo is a state zoological park in Baku. It is the oldest zoo in Azerbaijan and was opened in 1928. It belongs to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan and to the Mayoralty of Baku city. The total area of the zoo is 4.25 hectares (10.5 acres).

Stone Chronicle Museum

Stone Chronicle Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of stone plastics in Azerbaijan. Many types of stone plastic are exhibited in the museum. The Stone Chronicle Museum located on the National Flag Square was created by the Heydar Aliyev FoundaStone Chronicle Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of stone plastics in Azerbaijan. Many types of stone plastic are exhibited in the museum. The Stone Chronicle Museum located on the National Flag Square was created by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The most archaic features of moral life in Azerbaijan were found in plastic stone traditions.

Juma Mosque

Juma Mosque of Shamakhi is a mosque in the city of Shamakhi Azerbaijan. Construction date of the mosque- 743-744 relies on research of a geological commission coming from Tiflis which was led by prince Shahgulu Qajar. This date was defined with Arabic ligature on the facade of the Juma Mosque stating the year 126 according to Islamic calendar as the establishment year. Just in this period the construction of new religious buildings mosques was begun in the territory of Azerbaijan. Historical appearance of ancient Islamic architectural monuments was related to Arabs governance and spreading of Islam in the territory of Azerbaijan. Juma Mosque of Shamakhi is considered the first mosque in the Caucasus after cathedral Juma Mosque of Derbent which was constructed in 734. The construction date of the mosque is dated from the governance period of Caliphates vicar in the Caucasus and Dagestan Arabic commander Maslam ibn Abd-al Melik brother of Umayyad caliph Valil I (705-715) by whom Shamakhi was chosen as the residence. In these years Arab governors strengthening towers of this ancient city with the rich cultural heritage began the construction of new structures in its territory. Arabs attached the great importance to Shamakhi which is visible from the great architectural appearance of Juma Mosque.

Heydar Mosque

Heydar Mosque is an Azerbaijani mosque named after the former President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev located in the Binqdi raion of Baku. The opening ceremony of the mosque was held on 26 December 2014. The mosque covers a total area of 12000 m2 and the internal area of the building covers a total area of 4200 square meters. Verses from The Quran are written on the side of the mosques domes.

National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan is the largest museum in Azerbaijan located in Baku in the former mansion of Azerbaijani oil magnate and philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. It was founded in 1920 and opened to visitors in 1921.

Mardakan Castle

The Quadrangular Mardakan Fortress or the Great Mardakan Castle is a historical and architectural monument located in the Mardakan settlement of the Khazar district in Baku. It is included by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan in the list of monuments of world importance.

Heydar Aliyev Monument

Nasimi Monument

Nasimi monument is a Historical landmark located at S. Vurghun Street in Sumgait city 2003. This statue is of Nasimi the genius poet and thinker of Azerbaijan. His lyrical style and elegant divan work made him very popular among the people but the Muslim scholars of that time declared him a heretic. This is a beautiful statue erected in the midst of a shopping street.

Park Bulvar

Park Bulvar is a multi-story shopping mall located on Baku Boulevard downtown Baku Azerbaijan. The mall is located less than a mile away from Sahil Metro station of Baku Subway and Government House of Baku. It consists of six floors including two underground floors.

Baku TV Tower

The Baku TV Tower built in 1996 is a free-standing concrete telecommunications tower in Baku Azerbaijan. With a height of 310 meters it is the tallest structure in Azerbaijan and the tallest reinforced concrete building in the Caucasus. The Baku TV Tower built in 1996 is a free-standing concrete telecommunications tower in Baku Azerbaijan. With a height of 310 meters it is the tallest structure in Azerbaijan and the tallest reinforced concrete building in the Caucasus.

Old City Baku

Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku which is surrounded by walls. In 2007 the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000 the Old City of Baku including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum is a museum located in Baku that displays Azerbaijani carpets and rugs with historical and modern weaving techniques and materials. It has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world.

Baku Funicular

Baku Funicular is a funicular system in Baku Azerbaijan. It connects a square on Neftchilar Avenue and Martyrs Lane. It is the first and remains the only funicular system in the country. The funicular was constructed at the initiative of Alish Lambaranski. It was opened in 1960. Tofig Ismayilov has been the director of the funicular since 2006. Funicular has 11 Personnel. In Soviet times it used coaches made in Kharkiv.

Baku Zoo

Baku Zoo is a state zoological park in Baku Azerbaijan. Opened in 1928 it is the oldest zoo in Azerbaijan. It belongs to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan and to the Mayoralty of Baku City. The total area of the zoo is 4.25 hectares.

Independence Museum of Azerbaijan

The Independence Museum of Azerbaijan or Istiqlal Museum is a museum established on 7 December 1919 in Baku the capital of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. H. Mirzajamalov and I. M. Aghaoglu had a great role in the creation of the museum.

Bibi Heybat Mosque

Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a historical Mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is also known as Mosque of Fatima locally. This is one of the prominent Islamic architecture in the country. Today it is considered as spiritual place for Muslims. The current structure of the mosque was built in 1990s which is a recreation of the mosque with the same name which was built in 13th century. Modern architecture of the mosque is a classic example of Shirvan architectural school. In the present state, the Bibi Heybat mosque has three domes, which have kept the traditional corrugated galvanised iron shape of the old mosque and two minarets.

Old City or Inner City

Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Old City once used to be the main gate of the city. Now Baku was divided into two sections, Ichari Shahar (Inner city) and Bayir Shahar (outer city). The Inner City was the main part though.

Memory Alley “Shehidler Khiyabany”, Baku

This is a memorial park dedicated to the fallen soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in the Russian Civilian War in 1918, Soviet Union’s violent crackdown on Baku in 1990, and the Nagorno-Karabakh War. Soak in panoramic views of Baku from the park. Thereafter, enjoy a walking tour which will help you to get acquainted with the history and architecture of the city

Fountain Square

Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referred to by the same name now. The name of the Fountains Square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout. The square is a public gathering place, especially after business hours and during the weekend. It is an attractive tourist destination with many boutiques, restaurants, shops, hotels and passages. It starts from the Istiglaliyyat Street and walls of the Icheri Sheher and stretches through Nizami Street, also called in popular culture as the Torgovaya street running parallel to Baku Boulevard. The Fountains Square is a location where the city authorities hold many public festivals, shows and celebrations

Nizami Ganjavi Monument

The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, a medieval Persian poet, is located in Baku in Nizami Square, on the intersection of Istiglaliyyat, Ahmad Javad, Azerbaijan and Islam Safarli streets. The monument is a 6 metered bronze statue installed on 9 metered octahedral pedestal. The pedestal is of red Labrador, and elements of Azerbaijani architecture of Nizami’s epoch. There is an ornamental carving and faced bronze plates on the lower part of the monument. 7 plates feature scenes from Nizami's works, and one plate displays a memorial inscription

Rasulzade Streets

Istiglaliyyat Street is an arterial road in the central uptown part of Baku, Azerbaijan. It begins at Gulustan Palace, located on the southern hillside part of Baku, and continues north, then northeast, terminating at the intersection of Aziz Aliyev and Mammad Amin Rasulzade Streets at the edge of Fountains Square

Baku City Karting Centre

Baku City Karting Centre has been opened in the Aquatics Palace with the support of Baku City Circuit Operations Company and Azerbaijan Automobile Federation. The main purpose of establishing this centre is the development and promotion of auto sport culture in Azerbaijan and training local drivers for the future Formula 1 races.

Little Venice

Little Venice - In 1960, at the very edge of the Baku Boulevard, the city authorities built an amazing complex of canals and islands and called it as ‘Venice of Baku.’ The whole territory, where three islands and several islets with trees are comfortably spread out, occupies an area of 10 thousand square meters. Little Venice is possibly the most romantic part in the city. Back in 60s the mayor of Baku Alish Lambaranski who was inspired by his trip to Venice in Italy, decided to create similar experience in Baku. The redevelopment of this Little Venetian town recently saw the expansion of the existing channels. Additional bridges and two beautiful restaurants were made which will add to your experience big time. One restaurant offers Western cuisine and the other one offers Eastern cuisine. You must enjoy boat ride here

Monument to Richard Sorge

Richard Sorge was the hero of Soviet Union military intelligence . He is known as real James Bond of current time. Working as under cover before and during second world war he is most known for his service in Japan in 1940 and 1941, when he provided information about Adolf Hitler’s plan to attack the Soviet Union, although he did not succeed in finding out the exact date of the attack. He was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union in 1964. You must see the Monument to Richard Sorge, the great detective and explore his stories in Baku

Mud Volcanoes

Azerbaijan is known in the first place for mud volcanoes in the world. These volcanoes spread through Azerbaijan and local people call them “Yanardagh” (burning mountain), “gaynacha” (boiling water) and “bozdag” (grey mountain) alongside its geographical name - mud volcanoes. Eight islands in the Baku Archipelago are mud volcanoes by origination. Biggest of these volcanoes in Azerbaijan has got names in the Guinness World Records in 2004

Hammams in Baku

If you feel cold, tired, lost or a dip in your enthuse in Baku, it is time to go to Hammam. The Hammam tradition in Baku is quite interesting. In old times Hammams used to be mainly a place for entertainment in the city. People with their family and friends used to gather here to relax in the warm atmosphere. Taking bath at Hammam was a tradition, but people went to Hammam of their own mohalla only. From single domed structure to more grand dome structured Hammams were there in Baku. Weekly visits to Hammams which was known as haftahamam was obligatory for all the members of the family. Despite the fact that, the tradition of Hammam went out of the date with time with all the comfortable bathrooms in each houses, traditional Hammams continue to exist and operate in Baku.

Pink Lake

Azerbaijan is a beautiful country full of natural beauty. The country is gaining popularity as one of the best travel destinations in the world in recent times. And Pink Lake is one of such beautiful places in Azerbaijan that attracts many visitors. The Lake is said to be only among 8 Pink Lakes in the world. This makes the lake unique. The name of the lake however is Masazir Lake or as the locals says Masazigol. This is located near Baku, Azerbaijan. So when you are travelling Baku you should visit Pink Lake here. The lake is salty with overall area coverage of 10 Sq. KM. The lake produces salt every year and since 1813 salt is taken from the lake

AF Mall

AF Mall is one of the most popular shopping centres in town with shops ranging from high street fashion brands to posh boutiques. It is located in the heart of the city just off the Torgovaya on Samed Vurgun St 34. This brand new mall has many trendy shops, summer lounge with tropic garden and pool on rooftop opening by the end of 2011.

Park Bulvar Shopping Mall

Park Bulvar is a multi-storey shopping mall located on Baku Boulevard, downtown Baku, Azerbaijan. The mall is located 5 minutes of walking distance from Sahil Metro station of Baku Subway and Government House of Baku. The building has all architectural attributes of the East and modern art of the West. This brand new mall has many trendy shops, a cinema, a planetarium, a bowling alley and many cozy cafes. There are many famous fast food chains located there, such as KFC and Sbarro.

Caravanserai

Caravanserai literally means “palace for caravans” or “palace on a trade route”. In the Middle East and Central Asia it was often a place of rest, located in unpopulated areas, to house animals and people. All caravanserais were divided into two types: open and closed. Closed caravanserais were small fortresses to repel the attack in case of danger. They were one or two storey buildings, surrounded by fortified walls. Inside, there were warehouses, stables and corrals for animals, as well as living premises. Open caravanserais were typical for cities. They were more like hotels with stables and corrals for animals. In addition there were teahouses, bathhouses, and many other buildings and facilities for travelers.

Petro Glyphs Museum in Gobustan National Park

The Petroglyph Museum is a museum in Gobustan, Azerbaijan. Gobustan National Park (Azerbaijani: Qobustan Milli Parki) officially Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is a hill and mountain site occupying the southeast end of the Greater Caucasus mountain ridge in Azerbaijan, mainly in the basin of Jeyrankechmaz River, between the rivers Pirsagat and Sumgait. It is located west of the settlement of Gobustan, about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of the centre of Baku on the west bank of the Caspian Sea.

Guba - Sakina Khanum Mosque

The mosque was built in 1840-1854 at the behest of Sakina Khanum, the wife of Abbasgulu Aga Bakikhanov, in order to perpetuate the memory of her husband. The nine-dome mosque building is 27 meters high. It was built of burnt red bricks and resembles a faceted cylinder. It is said that the mosque was built without the use of cement, and chicken eggs were used as a binding element. In 1993, the mosque was restored and returned to believers

Gabala City

Gabala, two-thousand-year old the most ancient city of Azerbaijan, was for 600 years the capital of ancient Caucasian Albania. At first Gabala was a part of Shirvanshahs state and later Sheki khanate. The modern Gabala is located in Sheki - Zakatala area practically on the border of Dagestan and Georgia

Qala

Qala is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. Qala has an open air Archeological and Ethnographic Museum. You can also find some camels, sheep and rabbits in the Museum. Next to it is a new build fortress from which you have a nice view of the city

Shahdag Mountain Resort

Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex was open to the public in 2012. It is located in the Azerbaijan's Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near Shahdag National Park, which is known for having an intact ecological system and an untouched flora and fauna. It is the first and largest ski resort in Azerbaijan