Old City (Icherisheher)
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A UNESCO World Heritage site, with narrow streets, historic buildings, and old-world charm.
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Plan a free trip to BakuUpdated: 2026-10-11
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a fascinating city that blends ancient and modern architecture, with a spectacular urban landscape overlooking the Caspian Sea. Visit to experience the charm of its UNESCO-protected Old City, alongside futuristic skyscrapers and lush parks.
Things to do in Baku include Old City (Icherisheher), Heydar Aliyev, Flame Towers. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, with narrow streets, historic buildings, and old-world charm.
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The Flame Towers are a group of three skyscrapers in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main contractor, Dia Holdings, is owned by two brothers who are linked to Azerbaijan's ruling Aliyev family's network of offshore companies.
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One of Baku's most famous landmarks, offering panoramic views of the city and the Caspian Sea.
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A unique museum shaped like a rolled carpet, displaying a rich collection of traditional Azerbaijani carpets.
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A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring prehistoric rock carvings and unique mud volcanoes.
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Nizami Street, commonly known as Tarqovu or Tarqovi, is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan, named after the classical Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi.
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A 15th-century palace complex, reflecting Azerbaijan's rich history.
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An ancient fire temple with natural eternal flames, an important historical and religious site.
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An extraordinary museum showcasing thousands of tiny books from around the world.
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Here is what 3 days in Baku look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Old City (Icherisheher), Heydar Aliyev, Flame Towers, Maiden Tower, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Baku Boulevard and 9 more. Old City (Icherisheher): A UNESCO World Heritage site, with narrow streets, historic buildings, and old-world charm.
Day 1: Flame Towers, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Maiden Tower. Day 2: Yashil Bazaar, Heydar Aliyev, Nizami Street, Baku Boulevard. Day 3: Old City (Icherisheher), Martyrs' Lane.
The itinerary for Baku runs through Baku, Sabayil, Old City and Bayil.
Museums worth visiting in Baku: Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum (Sabayil), Ateshgah of Baku (Fire Temple) (Surakhani) and Museum of miniature books.
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