Baku (US: / b ɑː ˈ k uː, ˈ b ɑː k uː /, UK: / b æ ˈ k uː, ˈ b æ k uː /; [7] [8] Azerbaijani: Bakı ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and in the Caucasus region. [9] Baku is 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world below ...

Apr 17, 2025 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan.It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea and the southern side of the Abşeron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The bay, sheltered by the islands of the Baku Archipelago, provides the best harbour of the Caspian, while the Abşeron Peninsula gives protection from violent northerly winds.

Sep 2, 2021 · Baku, Azerbaijan. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, one of the former Soviet republics.It is located on a small peninsula that juts out into the Caspian Sea.Historically, the city was an important center for the religion of Zoroastrianism and the home of several Jewish communities from Europe and the Caucusas region. Baku has been highly-coveted for centuries by various empires, in large part ...

Baku (Azerbaijani: Bakı), the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea, along the Absheron Peninsula.Known as the "City of Winds," Baku is the cultural, economic, and political hub of Azerbaijan. The city is home to approximately ~2.5 million residents within its administrative boundaries (2024 estimate), while the greater metropolitan area ...

Azerbaijan’s capital Baku (or Bakı in Azeri) is the architectural love child of Paris and Dubai…albeit with plenty of Soviet genes floating half-hidden in the background. Few cities in the world are changing as quickly and nowhere else in the Caucasus do East and West blend as seamlessly or as chaotically. At its heart, the Unesco-listed ...

The historical center of Baku reveals its tumultuous past, from its roots as a Silk Road port city, through its oil boom to its Soviet period. The old city is a maze of alleys, mosques, historic buildings and remnants of fortification, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower, now listed among UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. ...

Oct 3, 2024 · Baku’s UNESCO-listed fortified old city was the Medieval capital under the Shirvanshahs. Today, it’s the capital’s historic heart and home to the Maiden Tower, traditional carpet weavers and a plethora of bars and restaurants. Visiting traders in eras past often referred to Icheri Sheher as the Acropolis of Baku.

4 days ago · The capital of Azerbaijan is a mix of the ultra-modern and the very old, and the country's Turkish, Russian, Persian and European identities collide on every street. Both modern and ancient, Baku is a sprawling metropolis where the strings of history intersect, forming a dense urban fabric that houses over two million people. The largest city in the South Caucasus, Baku built its fortunes on ...

INTERESTING FACT #1. Located at an elevation of 28 meters below sea level, Baku is the world’s lowest-lying national capital city.. INTERESTING FACT #2. Baku is the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region.. INTERESTING FACT #3. Known as the City of Winds, there are two main gusts to look out for in Baku – the warmer Gilavar blowing from the south, and the cool Khazri ...

Baku Boulevard. 12. Stroll along Baku Boulevard. View from Baku Boulevard. Stretching for miles along the Caspian coastline, Baku Boulevard is a scenic promenade, lined with parks, fountains, and cafes, that offers a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely stroll, rent a bike, or ...