# BAKU OLD CITY 6 
This well-preserved fortified city district with cobblestoned lanes was once the medieval capital of the Shirvan Shahs.
City District 🌏 World Heritage Site: since 2000
by Самый древний / Public domain
# Heydar Aliyev Center 6
This masterpiece of modern architecture designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid is a unique, cultural center with surrealistic and almost impossible curved walls.
by RElton / CC BY-SA 4.0
# MAIDEN TOWER 6
Built allegedly in the 12th century, this legendary and mysterious round tower is the symbol of Azerbaijan.
From the top of Azerbaijan’s most recognized landmark, you can enjoy a wonderful view over Baku and its Old City.
Ancient Tower 🌏 World Heritage Site: Since 2000
by Gulustan / CC BY-SA 3.0
# SHIRVANSHAH'S PALACE 5 
Constructed in the 15th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a marvel of local stone masonry.
Palace 🌏 World Heritage Site: Since 2000
by Abdulnr / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Flame Towers 5
At night, this iconic trio of skyscrapers sparkles in all the colors of the rainbow.
The tallest of the three Flame Towers has a height of 182 meters (597 feet) and offers a wonderful view.
Skyscraper | Modern Architecture Total Height: 182 m / 597 ft | Observation Deck: None | Completed: 2013 | Estimated Cost: US$350 million)
by Investigation11111 / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Bibi-Heybat Mosque 5
This beautiful mosque was constructed in 1998 as a recreation of a 13th-century mosque built by Shirvanshah Farrukhzad II Ibn Ahsitan II, which was demolished by the Bolsheviks in 1936.
by Emin Bashirov / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Boulevard 4 
Established in 1909, Baku's wide pedestrian waterfront promenade runs 3.75 km along the Caspian Sea and offers the most beautiful night view of the city.
Waterfront Promenade Length: 3.75 km / 2.3 miles
by Berthold Werner / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Azerbaijan Carpet Museum 4
Inside this spectacular building that resembles a rolled carpet, you can discover obviously carpets, but also over 10,000 objects such as ceramics, metal works, and jewelry.
by President.az / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Nizami Street 4
Named after former Azerbaijani poet, Nizami Ganjavi, this beautiful 3.5-kilometer (2 miles) shopping street is only for pedestrians.
Shopping Street Length: 3.5 km / 2 miles
by Urek Meniashvili / CC BY-SA 3.0
#11 | Palace of Happiness 4
The Palace of Happiness, an architectural gem built in 1912 by Azerbaijani oil magnate Murtuza Mukhtarov, showcases Gothic styles, has served multiple functions, and was restored in 2011 to preserve its legacy.
The interior of the palace boasts luxurious decorations, including elaborate stuccoes, stained glass windows, and grand staircases.
by President.az / CC BY-SA 4.0
#12 | National Art Museum of Azerbaijan 4
The National Art Museum of Azerbaijan, established in 1936 in Baku, houses over 17,000 diverse artworks in two architecturally significant buildings.
Its collection includes artworks from ancient to modern times, covering Azerbaijani, Russian, and Western European art.
by Interfase / CC BY-SA 4.0
GOBUSTAN NATIONAL PARK 6
Gobustan National Park, located in Azerbaijan, is renowned for its ancient petroglyphs, which date back to the Stone Age and offer a glimpse into early human civilization.
These rock carvings depict scenes of hunting, dancing, and rituals, highlighting the cultural richness of prehistoric communities.
National Park 🌏 World Heritage Site: since 2007 | Distance from Baku: 64 km
by Bert from Netherlands / CC BY-SA 2.0
