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1. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - Designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, Heydar Aliyev Center offers tourists a journey to one of the most extraordinary buildings located in Azerbaijan.

2. Sheki Khan’s Palace - – Built as a summer residence of Sheki Khans, the palace belongs to the 18th century and it is well- known for its distinctive architectural design.  Once you see the unique design of the palace, it is quite hard to take your eyes off it.

3. Khan Palace (Lankaran) – As the first multi-story building in Lankaran, Khan's Palace was erected by the order of Mirakhmad khan, reflecting both Azerbaijan and European architectural features.

4. The Nasir al-Din al-Tusi Shamakhy Astrophysical ObservatoryAzerbaijani – The observatory was established in the north-east of the Great Caucasus Mountains and named after Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, the prominent scholar of the 13th century. It awaits travelers who are passionate about astronomy.

5. Ganja State History-Ethnography Museum – Founded in 1924, Ganja State History-Ethnography Museum displays the history of Ganja from the ancient period to modern times that will appeal to history lovers’ interest.

6. Gabala Archaeological Centre - Located in Chukur Gabala, the center was built as a result of strong collaboration by both Korean and Azerbaijani archeologists.  The center is home to archeological materials found during the excavation that will help you to learn more about the history of Gabala, the capital city of ancient Caucasian Albanians.

7. Guba Genocide Memorial Complex - Constructed in memory of thousands of Azerbaijani massacred by Bolshevik-Armenian armed groups, the Guba Genocide Memorial Complex contains documents of historical facts, photos of a mass massacre, statistical information and demographics.

8. Azerbaijani Carpet Museum – Azerbaijani carpets are the unique piece of art and craft for more than 3000 years. Every single detail of their design has taken many years of the talented women of Azerbaijan and you will be fascinated with the beauty of carpets exhibited in the museum.

9. Independence Museum of Azerbaijan - Independence Museum of Azerbaijan (also known as “Istiqlal” Museum) exhibits the collection of materials that cover the 20th-century history of the Soviet times to Azerbaijan’s independence in 1991 as well as Karabakh conflict.

10. Maiden Tower - The tower is one of the most mysterious spots of Azerbaijan since there is no reliable source to define an exact date and reason of its construction, but it is definitely among the must-see places to learn Baku’s medieval history.