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Old City or Inner City (Azerbaijani: İçərişəhər) [2] is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, [3] which is surrounded by walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3,000 people. [4]
Baku, also known as Baki or The Ancient Walled City of Baku, in Azerbaijan was an ancient city inhabited by the Shirvani dynasty in the Middle Ages.
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- Explore the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Built in several stages over several centuries, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs is Baku’s most important historic landmark.
- Climb the Maiden Tower. Baku’s most recognisable landmark, the Maiden Tower, has inspired many an Azerbaijani novel, ballet and opera. The structure – and the origins of its name – is shrouded in mystery.
- Visit the Muhammad Mosque. Built in the 11th Century, the Muhammad Mosque (or Siniggala Mosque) isn’t the city’s biggest or most impressive mosque, but it has come to symbolise Baku.
- Marvel at the arcades on Bazaar Square. One of the most impressive archaeological sites within Baku Old City, the excavated Bazaar Square lies below street level.
The Maiden Tower (Azerbaijani: Qız qalası) is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III.
Feb 6, 2023 · I was in love! A stone’s throw from the Walled City, the Four Seasons Hotel at the Neftchilar Avenue (which turns into an F1 track when Baku Formula One is on), is a marvel in itself. Offering breathtaking views of the Caspian Sea, its understated style and subtle touches of luxury have won it several high-profile fans.
Capital: Baku. Region: Europe and North America. Route: Land. Built on a site inhabited since the Palaeolithic period, the Walled City of Baku reveals evidence of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian presence in cultural continuity.
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Aug 11, 2023 · Here’s our guide to spending a week in and around Baku, with practical tips to make the most of your visit. For many, it may be reassuring to know English is widely spoken by the younger generation and within Baku, main attractions are well sign-posted in English. Baku’s ancient walled city.
