- Old Town (Icherisheher)Historic
UNESCO walled city with narrow streets and cafes, best before noon crowds
- Maiden TowerHistoric
5-story ancient tower, climb for panoramic views of Caspian Sea
- Flame TowersArchitecture
Three iconic towers with LED flames, best photographed at dusk from boulevard
- Heydar Aliyev CenterArchitecture
Zaha Hadid-designed cultural center with curved white architecture
- Carpet MuseumMuseums
Building shaped like rolled carpet with interior museums and gardens
- Baku BoulevardWaterfront
3.5km Caspian waterfront promenade with parks and cafes, stunning sunsets
- Bibi-Heybat MosqueReligious sites
Clifftop mosque on southern Caspian shore with sea views, modest dress required
- Taza Pir MosqueReligious sites
Modern clifftop mosque north of city with panoramic Caspian vistas
- Ateshgah Fire TempleNature
Ancient temple with natural gas flames, 35km from center, hire driver recommended
- Gobustan State Historical and Cultural ReserveNature
Mud volcanoes and ancient rock art 60km south, day trip with guide advised
- Martyrs LaneWaterfront
Clifftop memorial park with water features and elevated city views
- Little Venice ParkWaterfront
Landscaped park with artificial canals and water features, evening ambiance
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