The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku. Descendants of ancient tribes live in the capital of Azerbaijan: Scythians, Massagets, Mardis, Turks, Kurds. For the first time medieval travelers wrote about the city they mentioned the flames that burst out of the stone - this is one of the most important attractions near modern Baku, the burning mountain of Yanardag.
The main attractions of Baku were built in the Middle Ages when the territory of Azerbaijan was ruled by the powerful Shirvanshahs dynasty. It was then that the Old City in Baku, the Baku Fortress, the Shirvanshahs Palace, the Maiden Tower, caravanserais, artisans workshops, medieval baths appeared. Today this part of Baku is part of the World Heritage of Humanity and is protected by UNESCO.
The next period of development of the capital of Azerbaijan came in the 19th century when oil was found. Thanks to this, Baku is still developing. Today it is a modern city with many beautiful buildings. During a tour of Baku it is necessary to visit historical sights, as well as modern ones - the Heydar Aliyev Center, the Carpet Museum and Baku Embankment.
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Temple of Fire Ateshgah
Burning Mountain Yanardag
Gobustan Historical and Artistic Reserve
Heydar Aliyev Center
Mausoleum of the imperishable old man Diri Baba
Sheki Old Town with the Shirvanshahs Palace
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum