Awesome Azerbaijan: the land of Fire
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Imagine treading mud volcanoes and hunting for prehistoric rock carvings in a diverse awe inspiring landscape. Getting lost in the architectural playground of Old Town of Baku and enjoying a stroll in the fire mountain of Yanar Dag. A mélange of natural, historical and cultural wonders, Azerbaijan, the land of fire is an unmissable adventure.
Awesome Azerbaijan: the land of Fire
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.
The Baku Ateshgah, often called the "Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani, a suburb in Baku. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. "Atash" is the Persian word for fire. It was abandoned after 1883 when oil and gas plants were established in the vicinity, ending the flow of natural gas to the temple and extinguishing the holy fire. The complex was turned into a museum in 1975. The Temple of Fire "Ateshgah" was nominated for List of World Heritage Sites, UNESCO in 1998
The Maiden Tower also known locally as Giz Galasi, located in the Old City, Baku, was built in the 12th century as part of the walled city. Together with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III. It is one of Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems, and is thus featured on Azeri currency notes and official letterheads
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.
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