Fly over Baku, Azerbaijan’s vibrant capital, where futuristic Flame Towers rise alongside the historic Old City (Icherisheher ...

With its breathtaking and incredible historical sites, Icherisheher is a dazzling destination that wow all who visit. Numerous unique monuments, including the Shirvanshahs Palace complex, mosques ...

Old and new. The landmark of Baku, where a quarter of Azerbaijan’s 10 million people live, is the Maiden Tower, a 12th-century 30-m stone watchtower in the Old City of Baku.

Not quite as old as that (but pretty ancient nonetheless) is Baku’s Maiden Tower. Constructed in the 11th to 12th century, this relic and famous symbol of the city is now a UNESCO World Heritage ...

BAKU, March 3 (KUNA) -- The Old City or Inner City in Azerbaijan's capital Baku is a top tourist attraction, as it represents the a rich historic part of the city, dating back to the seventh century.

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. (16 ...

Several millennia old, the fortified city of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, retains traces of the presence of the Zoroastrian, Sassanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman and Russian peoples. The ...

Baku Old City (Icherisheher) Stepping into Baku's Old City is like taking a journey back in time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a maze of narrow streets, ancient mosques, and historic ...

Largest country in the South Caucasus Capital is Baku; second city is Ganja Located on Caspian Sea’s western shore Population is about 9.6 million people Area is 86,600 square kilometres The ...

Bakuvians’ concerns are justified, as the government has a long record of pursuing glitzy development in Baku while cutting corners on historic preservation. The old city became a UNESCO site in 2000 ...

After decades of repressive Soviet rule, Baku is experiencing warp-speed modernization—and translating its rich cultural heritage into the language of the 21st century.

After decades of repressive Soviet rule, Baku is experiencing warp-speed modernization—and translating its rich cultural heritage into the language of the 21st century.