Top 10 popular tourist attractions in Baku
- Dagustu Park (Upland Park) – Apart from the panoramic view of the entire city that the park offers, it is also a place where you can visit Martyrs’ Lane - a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in 1990 when Soviet forces invaded Baku.
- City Boulevard – City Boulevard (also known as Seaside National Park) is a place where you can spend a wonderful time by gazing at the Caspian Sea, observing a colorful night view of Baku, and enjoying multiple attractions.
- Nizami Museum of Literature – Located in the city center and named after Nizami Ganjavi, prominent poet and thinker, the museum gives you a chance to explore the rich literary heritage of Azerbaijani people.
- International Mugham Center of Azerbaijan – Mugham has been an integral part of the heritage of Azerbaijani culture. To promote mugham across the world and to preserve national moral values, the International Mugham Center of Azerbaijan was created where you can attend mugham festivals, concerts and listen to the performance of singers.
- Philharmonic Fountain Park – One of the oldest parks in Baku, Philharmonic Fountain Park is an example of a magnificent spot for those who are looking for peace in the city. A French-style Baroque fountain and Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall built in 1912 in Italian Renaissance and German Rococo style are two picturesque landmarks of the park that is worth seeing.
- Park Bulvar Baku – Park Bulvar is a multi-story modern shopping mall with plenty of activities to offer from planetarium to cuisine of various nations.
- Heydar Mosque – The mosque which will amaze you, particularly with its night view, has been built recently by the order of Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan. Constructed based on the architectural style of Shirvan- Absheron, it is the largest religious architecture in the South Caucasus.
- National Flag Square – It is a large city square in Bayil where one of the tallest flags of the world, an Azerbaijani flag is waving.
- Gobustan Rock Art – The popular stunning rock drawings dating back to 40.000 years reflect the lifestyle and culture of the earliest inhabitants living in Azerbaijan.
- Azerbaijan Academic Opera and Ballet Theater – The Akhundov Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is an opera house built in 1991 by the request of magnate Daniel Mailov.
