Old City lanes
Baku
Explore the lanes of Baku's walled Old City on foot. The palace and Maiden Tower are nearby, so this is a useful area to group into one walk. The Waze link searches the district, not a verified parking entrance.
Azerbaijan travel guide
Old City lanes, Silk Road craft towns and the Caucasus beyond Baku.
Maiden Tower
Baku
See the Maiden Tower, the stone landmark beside Baku's Old City walls. Its age and original purpose are debated, so the visit is about the structure, its stories and the surrounding historic streets. The photo shows its exterior at night; check current interior access and tickets with Icherisheher.
Shirvanshahs' Palace
Baku
The medieval palace complex includes courtyards, burial vaults, a mosque and the Divanhane. Explore it as part of the Old City walk. The photograph shows the mosque within the complex. Check current access and tickets with the museum.
Caspian promenade
Baku
Walk the Caspian waterfront boulevard for an open-air break from the Old City. The photograph shows the boulevard's fountains at night. This is a long public promenade; the Waze link is a place search, not a confirmed parking entrance.
Carpet Museum
Baku
Explore Azerbaijan's carpet-making traditions and applied arts at the waterfront museum. Mahmoodrezamo's August 2019 photo shows its long, curved exterior and surrounding green space, not the collection or today's display. The museum's own visitor page, checked 12 October 2026, says the third exhibition floor is temporarily closed for reconstruction and the museum is closed on Mondays. Recheck access, tickets and the displayed collection before visiting.
Heydar Aliyev Center
Baku
See Zaha Hadid's curved cultural center and explore its art and museum exhibitions. The surrounding green park offers an outdoor view of the building. Check the current exhibition program and admission arrangements before planning an interior visit.
National Art Museum
Baku
Browse the national collection of art.
History Museum
Baku
Explore the country's history in the Taghiyev museum.
Bukhara Caravanserai
Baku
Look for the historic trading-route caravanserai.
Multani Caravanserai
Baku
Pair this Old City caravanserai with nearby historic lanes.
Muhammad Mosque
Baku
See the medieval mosque and its historic minaret.
Old City walls
Baku
Trace the towers and walls around Icherisheher.
Gobustan rock art
Gobustan
Explore Gobustan's rock engravings as a heritage outing, separate from the region's mud volcanoes. Interfase's December 2008 photo shows animal outlines on a rock face; look for the pale lines against the rough stone. UNESCO describes a wider landscape with thousands of engravings, caves and settlement remains. This close-up is one detail, not the whole reserve. Check current visitor access and transport before going, and follow site rules around the carvings.
Mud volcano landscapes
Baku region
Arrange a visit with a reputable guide and check site access.
Ateshgah Fire Temple
Absheron
Visit Ateshgah in Surakhani for its fire-worshipping heritage and open-air museum. Nick Taylor's April 2008 photo shows the stone arched pavilion and surrounding courtyard, not current flame conditions. Azerbaijan Travel describes the temple's later use by worshippers from India. Check current museum access, tickets and transport before going; Yanardag is a separate stop.
Sheki historic center
Sheki
Explore Sheki's historic center and include the Khan's Palace, whose main facade appears in this 2007 photo. The palace's stained-glass shebeke windows use pieces of wood and colored glass without glue or nails. Look at the exterior patterns, then check current interior visits and tickets separately. The palace is one stop within the historic center, not a picture of the entire town.
Sheki craft shops
Sheki
Browse local artisans' shops and traditional crafts.
Lahich village
Ismayilli
Explore a highland village known for craft traditions.
Khinalug mountain village
Greater Caucasus
Plan a mountain-village visit with weather and road checks.
Quba Jewish heritage
Quba
Learn about the area's Mountain Jewish community.
Goygol lake landscape
Goygol
Explore the mountain-lake region; check permitted access.
Shahdag mountain resort
Gusar
Check seasonal mountain activities with the resort.
Gabala forest getaway
Gabala
Explore a forested mountain region near Nohur lake.
Lankaran landscapes
Lankaran
Explore the southern region between the sea and Talysh Mountains.
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