Baku - the capital of Azerbaijan. Those who come here will definitely be delighted with this city. Brilliant modern high-rise buildings are mixed with old five-story buildings of Soviet times. Baku is a city in which you want to walk, it is very beautiful, both in the afternoon and at night when the backlight of the buildings is turned on. Along the shore of the Caspian Sea passes the embankment, which can be stroll. The old part of the city deserves to visit it. Narrow streets, by the way, it was here that the selected moments of the film "Diamond Hand" were filmed. The city of Baku is saturated with a large number of interesting beautiful places, I will tell about them in more detail.
What to see in Baku.
1. Palace Shirvanhakhov
This palace is located in the old town and occupies the highest point. This is not a separate building, but a whole complex consisting of a mosque, tombs, tombs, reservoirs, baths, in the Palace itself there are already a total of 52 rooms. Shirvanshah Palace is the heart of the Old Town, alas today, he no longer possesses that luxury, which was in the XV century, but in spite of it, it is still valued for his atmosphere and a unique appearance. The entrance ticket inside will cost 2 manat. The doors of the Palace are open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday from 10-00 and up to 18-00
2. Baku Telbashnya
This tower occupies an honorary 34th place among the highest television bones. At the very top there is an observation deck, from where you can admire the wonderful Baku. And on the 175th meter height is one of the most expensive restaurants in Baku. It is necessary to visit it once, it's awesomely tasty, the service in the restaurant is above all praise and of course, the main chicken, is a panoramic view of the city.
3. Towers of fire
Amazing the beauty of the tower, you can see them in Baku almost from any place. Of course, very noticeable with the onset of darkness. They include highlighting the colors of the flag of Azerbaijan, sometimes they are glowing only orange - and remind a real bonfire. The Fire Tower began to cost in 2007 and planned to finish Eurovision, but for some reason did not have time. To date, a five star hotel is located in one head, the other recently opened a huge cinema with the IMAX screen.
4. Maiden Tower
This famous landmark can be called the main symbol of Baku. Time to build about the XII century. During the Russian Empire, she performed the function of the beacon, but with the arrival of the revolution, it was stopped using it for any purposes. To date, it is a viewing platform of the city. The name of this tower is associated with a sad legend about the girl. My father wanted her to give her for the unloved, but she asked to build a tower before the wedding. When everything was ready and the wedding should have been held, the girl could not stand and jumped down from the very top of this very tower. This is such a sad story related to the maiden tower. I do not know the truth, or fiction. But even the locals believe that everything was exactly the case. The entrance to the tower costs 2 manat. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10-00 to 18-00.
5. Azerbaijan Opera and Ballet Theater
Very beautiful modern building, it was built exactly like Milan theater Dal Verme. For the first time, opened its doors to the first visitors in 1911. There is also a legend near him and of course about love. A young man from a very rich family loved the singer who came to his city on tour. At that time, there was not a single musical theater in Baku, where it would be possible to perform musicians and singers. Therefore, all concerts took place on the circus arena or in a casino, which of course did not like the artists. During his interview, the same singer said that she would not come to Baku more, as it was absolutely no place to speak. After these words, the young man promised to build such a building, after which, invited that singer on tour again in the already absolutely new and beautiful opera and ballet theater. What did their relationship end and whether they, alas, no one knows.
6. Gobustan Reserve
Very beautiful and unique place. The rock paintings have been preserved here since the primitive era, these are all sorts of animal images and people, there are even ancient inscriptions. All these creations are under the protection of the cultural heritage of UNESCO. In addition, the Gobustan Reserve is also famous for its mud volcanoes. In size, they are absolutely different, there are even very tiny. Dirt leaving this oil to the water.
7. Icherisheher (Old Town)
This is the only part of the city Baku, where you can see that the eastern medieval architecture was represented. For the entry you do not need to pay. The most amazing and incredible, that inside the old city, people still live. Walking around the narrow streets, you can see the awesome underwear, small food shops. But all the same is somehow empty and cursed. But here it hovers the real atmosphere of the East. On the territory of the Old Town there are mosques, small residential buildings, the Palace of Shirvanshakh. Be sure to come to the place where the diamond hand was shot from the film, when Semen Gorbankov fits and allegedly breaks her hand. Most Russian tourists love to come here, make photos at this place.
8. Baku Boulevard
The length of the Baku Boulevard is slightly more than 5 kilometers. In essence, this is the usual urban embankment, which stretches along the coast of the Caspian Sea. Her beginning near the Government House. Baku Boulevard is a favorite place of locals, especially in the evening in the evening, when a pleasant cool breeze blows from the sea. Everywhere flowerbeds with flowers, benches, where you can sit down. Along the boulevard many interesting facilities (carpet museum, puppet theater, 75 meter parachute), restaurants, there is a major entertainment shopping complex Park Boulevard.
9. Baku Funicular
Price per trip about 0.2 manat. The attraction is running from 10-00 and up to 22-00. The year of construction is 1960, but only thanks to Eurovision, which passed in 2012, the funicular was completely renovated. A trip will take about 5 minutes, but during this time you can admire the views of the Caspian Sea and the city of Baku.