See and do. Old City: Known locally as İçəri Şəhər, the Old City is Baku’s well-preserved medieval quarter. Mount the narrow steps of the former fortress, Maiden Tower, for sweeping views ...

The old city of Baku Enclosed by ancient walls, this Unesco World Heritage site is a captivating blend of medieval, Islamic and Persian influences, offering a window into the region's storied past.

Baku’s ancient icon, the Maiden Tower, also looms here close to the Caspian Sea, its mysterious shape still inspiring debates as to its origins.

One such site is the Maiden Tower, the symbol of Baku. From here, you can observe the magnificence of the Shirvanshah's Palace, the residence of the Shirvan dynasty who ruled this historical ...

One of Baku's most iconic sites, the cylindrical Maiden's Tower soars above the Old City walls. Despite its location, its origins remain a mystery, which has fuelled quite a few myths. As Nasirov ...

Azerbaijan's Baku is the dream European destination on a budget, needs no Schengen Visa; flight costs just ₹20K. Story by Adrija Dey • 4d. ... Maiden tower in the old city.