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Azerbaijan16, Baku seaside boulevard2

Baku Boulevard, also known as National Park, is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku's seafront. Its history goes back more than 100 years, to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built up inch by inch.

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Azerbaijan16, Baku seaside boulevard2

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  1. Azerbaijan 16 Baku seaside boulevard 2

  2. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. It is located on the Absheron peninsula, the “head” of the Azerbaijani eagle, in a bay at the Caspian Sea. It is the largest city of Azerbaijan as well as of the South Caucasus and the political, economic and cultural center of Azerbaijan

  3. Baku business centre Park Bulvar Mall Baku Boulevard (also known as National Park) is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku's seafront

  4. Baku business centre – architect Chapman Taylor (Milan)

  5. Baku business centre The strong forms of the three principle elements of glass, aluminium and finely detailed local stone enclose a large exhibition /conference facility, high quality offices and a luxury restaurant with breathtaking views over the Caspian Sea

  6. Baku business centre

  7. Baku business centre

  8. Baku business centre – architect Chapman Taylor (Milan)

  9. Baku business centre – architect Chapman Taylor (Milan)

  10. It is forbidden to crack roasted sunflower seeds, which are part of popular everyday nutrition and the cracking of which is a social activity all over the Caucasus.

  11. In 1936 a parachute tower was erected for extreme sports lovers but this was later banned following a fatal accident in the 1960’s.

  12. Sculpture of sailing captain

  13.  Baku boulevard train journey

  14. Until the early 20th century, the avenue had mansions on one side and seafront on the other. There were no trees.

  15. Tons and tons of fertile soil were imported to enrich the soil quality

  16. Baku's Mayor, R. R. Hoven, supported by the richest industrialists, passed a decree in the 1880s saying that all ships entering Baku harbors from Iran had to bring fertile soil with them

  17. In reality, this was a kind of "tax" or "duty" imposed for the right to use the harbor and load up with oil

  18. Within a very short time, enough soil was deposited, and the parks that characterize the city's seafront today were developed

  19. Bay of Baku  has an area of 50 km² and a coastline of 20 km

  20. Caspian Lotus – one of the highest fountain in Europe (120m)

  21. Caspian Lotus – one of the highest fountain in Europe (120m)

  22. Baku Boulevard - the fountain in front of Museum Center

  23. Baku Boulevard - the fountain in front of Museum Center

  24. Baku Boulevard - the fountain in front of Museum Center

  25. The waterfront area of the “Museum Center” of Baku, seat of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism

  26. The waterfront area of the “Museum Center” of Baku is a landmark from where you can admire the show of the White Fountain, which beats the time with music and white lights.

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