Tourism in Azerbaijan... Baku is a destination that combines old and new
The Azerbaijani capital Baku is considered the pearl of the Caspian Sea, and a few years ago, it joined the ranks of cities hosting Formula 1 races. Despite its rapid growth and development, the city has never forgotten its history, as tourists can see traces of Persian, Ottoman and Soviet influence scattered throughout City, they complement each other perfectly. There is also a bit of European inspiration mixed in with the growing café culture.
Attractive activities and titles
In the following lines, a group of attractive tourist activities in Baku.
Notice the contrast between old and new on a walking tour
An attractive combination of old and new in Baku (Image via shutterstock)
Baku extends along the coast of the Caspian Sea, but the city center is easily accessible on foot, and most tourist attractions are located in this area. From any point in the city, a visitor will notice clear contrasts with ancient architecture, futuristic housing projects, and Soviet concrete housing complexes, all within sight of each other. It is recommended to join this tour to get to know Baku from all sides. The tourist will see important sights and hear about their history and importance from a local guide.
Flame tower scenes
Flame towers
These three towering towers can be seen from almost every corner of the city. It symbolizes the rapid growth and development of Azerbaijan as an oil-rich country. They serve a variety of uses, including hotels, office space and luxury apartments. The upper floors offer a wonderful view of the city. Every night the flame towers give a free light show to the people of Baku, often in national colours.
Explore the old city
Old Town (image from shutterstock)
It's easy to overlook Baku's Old Town amid the ultra-modern high-rise buildings, but the Old City is a place not to be missed. Dating back to the 12th century and perhaps earlier, the Old Town is one of the most well-preserved medieval cities in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Baku has seen its city occupied by countless foreign forces over the centuries. If a visitor wanders around this historic center, he will be impressed by the mixture of Persian, Arab, Ottoman and Russian architectural styles.
Visit the Carpet Museum
An excellent choice to visit is the Carpet Museum, which takes the form of a giant carpet. Once inside, one will discover a gallery of stunning patterns and colours With examples of Azerbaijani carpet making throughout history. The museum has a collection of more than 1,000 flat-woven rugs. You will learn about the differences between the types and history of carpet making in the region.
Drink Azerbaijani tea
Walking down any street in Azerbaijan, a tourist is bound to see one or two small cafes with local elderly people sitting around with small hourglass-shaped cups of tea. Drinking black tea with a little sugar is one of the biggest pastimes in Azerbaijan, and it is likely that the visitor will be invited to have some tea by one of the locals if he stays long enough, knowing that the Azerbaijani people are very friendly and love to receive guests.
Important information for tourists
There is important tourist information for travelers when planning a visit to Azerbaijan.
the language
When traveling to a new country, it is important to learn some common phrases for the new language. The official language spoken in Azerbaijan is Azeri, although some locals speak English.
Local transportation
One of the preferred ways to travel within the city of Baku is the metro because it is the cheapest and fastest way to travel. But when looking for comfort while traveling, you can choose taxis, but it is necessary to learn the skill of bargaining here as taxis charge about 10 times the original amount from travelers.
For gourmets
From saffron-flavored plov to steamed kebabs, Azerbaijan's cuisine is full of diverse traditional flavours. Some other favorite dishes worth trying at the stalls and restaurants dotting the streets of Azerbaijan are Kofta Bubash, Beyti, Dushbara and Dovja.
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