Best Places to Visit in Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku is the capital city of Azerbaijan. It has an upscale, modern appeal especially near the waterfront overlooking the Caspian Sea. There are layers to the city though, with an old city that is a step back in time, and the gritty neighborhoods further inland that contrast the pristine buildings in other areas.

Baku was a pleasant surprise for us. I don鈥檛 think my husband or I knew what to expect, but we certainly didn鈥檛 expect a place so clean, modern, and beautiful! We arrived at night and there were so many buildings lit up in neon lights, the only place we could compare it to was Las Vegas.聽

Baku is a stark contrast from our home base of Tbilisi. Even though these cities aren鈥檛 very far apart, they feel completely different. I highly recommend visiting both places on a trip to the Caucasus. We spent several days in Baku with our 3 kids and ventured out of the city for a day trip. Here are the best places to visit in Baku along with other helpful tips for visiting Baku with kids. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Best Places to Visit in Baku
Guide Location: Azerbaijan » Baku
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lindsey Bybee
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