Maiden Tower in Baku
The most magnificent and mysterious monument in Baku is the maiden tower (Gyz Galasi), which snaps on the south-east of the fortress Icheri Sheher and which many years are considered to be a city symbol. This original building is an example of Azerbaijani architectural art - does not look like any other building of this type in the east.
Urban boulevards
Boulevards in the city are a favorite holiday location for local residents, after all, after all, one of the attractions of Baku is Primorsky Boulevard whose age has more than a century. It is believed that after work on its reconstruction, it will increase four times in length!
The history of Primorsky Boulevard has its beginning in the nineteenth century - then announced a competition for the best project. Initially, a bathing bed was located here, resembling a fairytale castle, but after the war she was demolished. Over time, the boulevard grumbled, and in our time it has a length of about six kilometers.
Another urban boulevard - Fizuli. - For a long time, there is a subject of dispute among local managers who still will not decide how to carry out work on its reconstruction. While they think hard on it, the boulevard somehow exists in itself, gives the joy to local residents and is trying to at least minimally supply the city with oxygen due to its green plantings.
City parks
City parks in Baku are another favorite place to rest local residents. One of the most popular is Heydar Aliyev Park . Sticking in the shadow of the alleys, flower beds, a large number of green plantings, comfortable places for recreation - all this allows the Bakumen and come to spend a great time here.
Near the building of the State Philharmonic is a garden, which in former times was called Gubernatorial . In the twenties, the thirties of the last century this place was served for meetings of lovers of music. It can be assumed that in this wonderful park there were very sincere conversations about the beautiful for the nice sound of the murmur of water in the fountains.
Park "Sakhil" that is located in the central part of the city - very old, and perhaps it is for this reason that the most loves by local residents. As a result of recent reconstruction work, which conducted city authorities, renewed benches here, landed new lawns and repaired fountains.
IN Park Husein Javida It is located near the Academy of Sciences, recently been carried out on reconstruction, so here there is a complex that includes several fountains, and there are water bowls around the monument. The monument in the park was erected in honor of Javid - the National Poet and the playwright.
Park Buzovna It is located in the settlement with the same name, created according to the order of the President of the country Ilham Aliyev in a relaxed area, perfectly suitable for relax. A lot of trees, flowers and ornamental plants are planted in the park, and the landscape on which he is broken, impresses with its beautiful and varied scenery.
Urban Square
Often Square in the cities are a place where cafes and restaurants are concentrated, as well as other places intended for recreation and entertainment. But Baku contains such areas that do not fully comply with the generally accepted standard.
The sign attraction of the entire state Azerbaijan is located close to the main Navy base. It - Public Flag Square where the state flag of the republic is minted and symbols of the country - coat of arms, anthem and state map made from gilded bronze. In the same place is located Museum of State Flag - Building in the form of an eight-pointed star. The museum contains awards, money, brands and other items in which you can get acquainted with the history of Azerbaijan.
Until 2011, the flagpole, towering on the square, was known as the highest in the world - due to its 162nd meters, he even found himself in the Guinness Book of Records. However, afterwards, the record moved to Dushanbe. The size of the flag is very impressive and the dimensions are seventy-five to thirty-five meters, and the weight is approximately three hundred fifty kilograms.
Another important place in historical terms is The area of twenty six of the Baku Commissioners - Here in the 1920s, their remains buried, and eternal flames lit over the fraternal grave. They were shot by English interventions. Later on the square, a monument was opened in honor of the Commissioners.
Square Fontanov It is a striking place, which is decorated with all sorts of fountains and figures, here in comfortable cafes and small restaurants like to spend time young people. The figures that stand on the fountains are depicting people who expect someone - like, for example, a girl talking on a mobile phone, or that that sits on a bench ... There is a screenshot figure playing for passersby. Fountains in their design are quite suitable for figures - fright, amazing, completely different and also decorated with curious sculptures.
City fountains
Fountains are one of the business cards of the city. The arrival may have the impression that fountains in Baku everywhere - at least almost in any of the parks there are at least one small fountain. The city has a whole area of fountains, on which a laser show is arranged, striking with its grandiosity, which attracts thousands of spectators. In jets of water, you can see different images - a map of Azerbaijan, the country flag and many others.
A huge complex of fountains called "Seven beauties" , Located in the National Park not far from the House of Government. It occupies a territory of four thousand square meters, powerful lights illuminate it, and at that time, the views are being taken, the works of local and foreign composers are heard.
Fountain which is installed in the Baku Bay , five hundred meters from Primorsky Boulevard, meets just several places in the world. A jet of water that breaks out, it seems straight from the depths of the earth, it reaches a hundred twenty meters to height - a very impressive picture ...
The streets of the capital will also form tourists - a large number of pre-revolutionary buildings and scientific institutions.
Enjoy your stay in Baku!