Baku, Azerbaijan
15 Best Things to Do in Baku
Heydar Aliyev Center tops the list, and the rest of Baku follows, ranked by real visits.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 25 tracked Baku places. Refreshed monthly.
Heydar Aliyev Center
MuseumThe Heydar Aliyev Center is an architectural landmark in Baku, designed by Zaha Hadid with sweeping, wave-like curves that defy traditional geometry.
Read our full guide →Baku Boulevard
Park & natureBaku Boulevard, also known as the Seaside Boulevard, is a landscaped promenade that runs for several kilometers along the Caspian Sea shore.
Read our full guide →Fountain Square
LandmarkFree entryFountain Square is the heart of Baku's social life, a lively pedestrian plaza surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants, and historic buildings.
Read our full guide →Palace of the Shirvanshahs
MuseumThe Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a magnificent 15th-century complex that served as the seat of the Shirvanshah dynasty.
Read our full guide →Azerbaijan Traveller
LandmarkAzerbaijan Traveller is a celebrated food and drink establishment located at Islam Safarli Street 9, inside Coffee Moffie in Baku.
Read our full guide →Nizami Museum of Literature
MuseumThe Nizami Museum of Literature is a cultural gem in Baku, Azerbaijan, housed in a historic building on Istiqlaliyyat Street.
Read our full guide →Sculpture Girl on Bench
LandmarkFree entryThe Sculpture Girl on Bench is a charming bronze statue located in Fontanov Square (also known as Fountains Square) in central Baku, Azerbaijan.
Read our full guide →Sculpture Girl with Umbrella
LandmarkFree entryThe Sculpture Girl with Umbrella is a beloved landmark located in the heart of Baku's Fountain Square (Fəvvarələr Meydanı).
Read our full guide →1001tours
Park & natureFree entry1001tours is a small, tranquil park located in the heart of Baku, near the bustling city center.
Read our full guide →Baku Original Walking Free Tour
LandmarkFree entryThe Baku Original Walking Free Tour offers an excellent introduction to Azerbaijan's capital, covering both the historic Old City (Icherisheher) and the modern Flame Towers area.
Read our full guide →Monument to Nizami Ganjavi
LandmarkFree entryThe Monument to Nizami Ganjavi stands as a cultural landmark in the heart of Baku, honoring the 12th-century Persian poet whose works are celebrated across the region.
Read our full guide →Maiden Tower (Baku)
LandmarkThe Maiden Tower is a distinctive cylindrical stone structure rising from the Old City's southeastern edge, dating back to the 12th century.
Read our full guide →Old City (Baku)
LandmarkThe Old City, or Icherisheher, is the ancient heart of Baku, enclosed by fortress walls and filled with winding, narrow alleys that reveal centuries of history.
Read our full guide →Flame Towers
LandmarkThe Flame Towers are a trio of skyscrapers in Baku, designed to resemble flickering flames, paying homage to Azerbaijan's history of fire worship and natural gas reserves.
Read our full guide →Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
MuseumThe Azerbaijan Carpet Museum is a striking building designed to resemble a rolled-up carpet, located on Baku Boulevard.
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