5 Spots Not To Miss In Baku

Zainab Hamid
3 min readDec 17, 2021

--

Are you a travel freak? Need a suggestion for the next tour? Why not Baku?

The capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, is a beautiful city on the Caspian coastline. The exquisite blend of this city’s old and new architecture makes it a fascinating place to visit. From the famous medieval heritage to the iconic modern landscape, following tourist destinations brand Baku a charming city :

1. BAKU BOULEVARD

Baku Boulevard is a delightful seafront leisurely walkway with beautifully manicured gardens and offers a panoramic landscape of the city. This promenade lies along the Caspian coast. It’s an ideal entertainment place to enjoy some quality time.

On-site restaurants and cafes extend some delectable Azerbaijan cuisine. In its vicinity, Park Bulvar mall is a beautiful shopping destination.

2. FUZULI PARK

Fuzuli Park is an aesthetic park around Baku that gets tourists trickling down. The beautiful park covers more than 600 m of land. The park features lovely marble pathways lined with flowerpots in the center and sandstone buildings to the side.

The pathways provide the perfect setting to enjoy riding a bike or skating. The park is also a sight to behold during the night with its illuminated surroundings.

3. TEZE PIR MOSQUE

Teze Pir Mosque is a historical heritage in Baku and is famed for its most refined works of architecture by the most significant architect, Ziver bey Ahmadbeyov. The mosque features extensive decoration and designs.

The mosque is perched on a hill, making it visible from different parts of the city. In addition to numerous skyscrapers, Teze Pir Mosque forms a beautiful cityscape outline. Its main facade is a deep, three-arch roof supported by innumerable columns with minarets on either side. With attractive domes, it’s an exquisite work of architecture.

4. NIZAMI STREET

Nizami Street, a large beautiful shopping street named in honor of classical Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi, is located downtown. It’s an ideal shopping tourist spot for buying souvenirs.

Nizami Street boasts of its fancy and appealing shopping boutiques, supermarkets, and souvenir shops. Both locals and visitors stream down here to have fun and dine. Various eateries along the street treat the visitors with some mouthwatering Azerbaijan cuisine.

5. BAKU EYE

It’s one of the most attractive family spots in Baku. Baku Eye is truly a sight to behold. It is one of Baku’s must-see attractions that gets local and international tourists trickling down here.

A ride on the Baku Eye Ferris wheel offers an opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of key landmarks around the capital and a wonderful glimpse over the Caspian Sea. During the night, the sight of the wheel extends its magic with illuminated alluring lights.

Final Verdict

Life is too short to sit and relax. Satisfy your wanderlust by traveling around. Baku is a must-visit city. It is a true amalgam of historical and modern architecture.

--

--