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The Maiden Tower, Baku’s most popular tourist attraction.. Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, receives 2.5 million tourists a year. [1] According to Ilya Umansky, vice president of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, Baku has become a more popular tourist destination in recent years.
The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, [3] which is surrounded by walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3,000 people. [4] In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Baku" The following 77 pages are in this category, out of 77 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Baku's urban population was estimated at two million people as of 2009. [10] Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area. Baku is divided into twelve administrative raions and 48 townships.
The Maiden Tower (Azerbaijani: Qız qalası) is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan.Along with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III.
Baku Fortress Wall view from Philharmonic Garden. Baku Fortress (Azerbaijani: Bakı Qalası) is a medieval building in Baku, Azerbaijan, the largest of Absheron fortresses. . The fortress consists of the Icheri Sheher and the walls and towers surrounding it, and it was included by UNESCO into the World Cultural Heritage List in 2
The opening of the Azerbaijan Railway Museum took place on November 19, 2019, with the participation of President Ilham Aliyev. [3]Reconstruction works were carried out in the museum, which was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and after being enriched with new exhibits, it started welcoming visitors on December 28, 2023.
Baku Boulevard: The Baku Seaside Park (known mostly as The Boulevard) is located in the center of the capital of Azerbaijan. The park was founded in 1909. In 2014, a Ferris wheel was added to the park. [2] Fountains Square, Baku: The Fountains Square is the first urban square of Baku and includes several fountains and monuments from the 1800s.