Trips in and around the city of Baku

1. Trips in and around the city of Baku Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, is an amazing city which is perfect for a small vacation. The new city stands as an example of the history of the city and the modern era values coexisting harmoniously and seamlessly. The city is perfect for exploring on foot, especially, the areas near the old city or IceriSheher. A majority of the tourist destinations are based here in and around the famous old city which makes this, the heart and center of Baku. Besides that, there is much to explore here in Baku and the best way to do it is either planning or booking a day trip. Day trips in the city The country of Azerbaijan has really simplified the Visa process which has boosted the tourism sector a lot. And with that, Baku is fast becoming a tourist destination favored by the people. The city of Baku is very popular for the Old city which is surrounded by a wall. The Old City or IceriSheher is on the list of UNESCO and is the perfect place for the start of your Baku Day Tours. A day tour is incomplete without a knowledgeable guide who knows the city well. Thus, before booking a day trip, look online and read the reviews. The best way to explore the city is on foot and the public transport is very good here. Start your trip in the morning after breakfast as you have a lot of walking to do. First, reach the Old town as you will be able to cover a lot of historical and tourist sights. Within the walled city, you can see the Shirvanshalar Palace, the Maiden Tower, beautiful Mosques, bathhouses and the massive square of the Old town. After being done with places in the walled city, you can proceed to the FəvvarələrMeydanı or the Fountain Square. During your walk to the square, you’ll come across many buildings where a European style of architecture is very evident. You’ll feel as if you’re lost in the streets of Paris. From here, you can continue forwards from Fountain square through the Nizami Street. From here, you can take any form of public transportation to reach the Upland Park area where you can

2. see the most iconic building in the city, the Flame Towers. For a fee, you can go up the towers to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Day trips around the city Baku Sightseeing tours are a great way of exploring what the surrounding areas of the city have to offer. The surrounding areas have a lot of history which the tourists can experience. People can visit the Gobustan National Park located about 60 km from the city center. There you can visit the museum and look at active mud volcanoes from a very close distance. There’s also the Mystic Ateshgah and the Yanar Dag located just 30 km from the city center. Visitors have a chance to experience the ancient culture and history attached to this place. Besides these, there is a lot that the city of Baku has to offer. Thus book your trips and sightseeing tours accordingly and don’t forget to enjoy the experience.