Baku in Azerbaijan is the capital and the largest city of the country. Set along the shores of the Absheron Peninsula, Baku in Azerbaijan is the cultural and entertainment hub of the country which houses a large number of theatre, opera and ballet houses which has boosted the tourism of the city and the country. Regarded as one of the favored tourist attractions in Azerbaijan, the city of Baku houses a large number of man-made and natural attractions which are spread across the three main regions of the city – the old town, the boomtown and the Soviet-built town.
Tourist must include a visit to the old town of Baku which is famous for housing a fortress. This walled city has been classified as world cultural site by UNESCO and dates back to the Russian invasion of 1806. This picturesque yet heritage site also comprises of a 11th Century Maiden’s Tower which offers picture-perfect views of the surrounding harbor. The baths and the Djuma Mosque along with the Applied Arts Museum make a trip to this wonderful and picturesque city of Baku really memorable. The old town also houses a number of small mosques which reflect on the changing architectural style of the region.
The boomtown in the southern region of Baku is a cultural hub which features a number of fine art galleries and literature museum making this part of the town popular among the art lovers and history loving tourists frequenting the city. But this does not mean that it is not popular among leisure tourists, they will be impressed with the mansions of pre-Revolutionary millionaires.
The sightseeing landmarks around the city of Baku of Azerbaijan can be easily explored by walking. One can simply walk down to the Martyr’s Cemetery which is located upon a hilltop. Dedicated to the memory of the soldiers and people who died during the war against Armenia and the Soviet attack in 1990, a visit to this memorial will certainly be very emotional experience. But entertainment in the city does not end at sightseeing but also include a vibrant nightlife. As the sun goes down, guests can head for the popular discotheques and night clubs in the city. Few of the popular nightclubs are the X-site, Capitol Night Club, Hyatt Disco, Zagulba Disco Club and Le Mirage. Most of these night destinations are open till the early hours of the morning and offers plentiful opportunity for the guests to enjoy.
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