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Gandzasar Monastery
Vank 
Ancient Armenian Gandzasar Monastery located in the unrecognized Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, is one of the rare pearls of the religious architecture of the entire Caucasus. The first mention of the holy monastery dates back to the 10th century.
Flaming towers in Baku
Baku, St.Petersburg. Mehdi Huseyn, 1A 
The tallest buildings in Azerbaijan that are visible from any point of Baku, in their design and, most importantly, their evening illumination really resemble a huge fire , raging in the west of the city, on a high hill, lighting up its reddish reflection all around.
State Flag Square
Baku, Agil Guliyev Street 
Signed place for the whole country is nearby from the main base of the Navy of Azerbaijan is the State Flag Square where the national flag of the republic rises and the state symbols - emblem, hymn and map of Azerbaijan, made of gilded bronze are shown.
Heydar Aliyev Center
Baku , prospekti Heydar Aliyev, 1 
Cultural center of Heydar Aliyev, located on the eponymous avenue in Baku, and built according to the project of the legendary diva of architecture Zahi Hadid, in 2014 was recognized as lu the world's most valuable building - and it's worth a lot.
Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society
Baku, St.Petersburg Istiglaliyyat, 10 
The history of the creation of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society is a vivid example of how the cultures of East and West have merged in a mutually beneficial way, and the building itself illustrates the synthesis of architectural and musical arts. The history of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society goes back to the beginning of the 20th century.
Azerbaijan Drama Theater
Baku, Fizuli kuc, 1 
History of Azerbaijan the State Academic National Drama Theater begins in 1873, when the Azerbaijani enlightener Zardabi Hasanbek together with his students presented to the audience a performance based on the play "The Vizier of the Lenkoran Khanate" by Mikhail F. Akhundov.
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
Baku, Str. Neftchilyar, 123a 
State Museum of Azerbaijani Carpet and Folk Applied Arts was founded in 1967. Its recognizable and modern building stands in the heart of the city, near Primorsky Boulevard . The Bakuis believe that this is the first museum in the world devoted to carpets. But here you can see not only them.
Azerbaijan TYUZ
Baku, Str Nizami, 72 
Azerbaijan State Theater of Young Spectators , like many Baku theaters, appeared in the early 20th century. It all began with the play "Fortune", set by the pioneering circle of amateur art. Good performance has found a response from the audience.
Gobustan Reserve
Baku, Gobustan Rock 
Gobustan - cave paintings and mud volcanoes included in the list of UNESCO cultural heritage - one of the most memorable sights of Azerbaijan. The reserve, located only 50-60 km from the capital of the country of Baku, will be an excellent excursion for half a day.
Sheki Khans' Palace
Seki, Molla Veli Vidadi kucesi 
Shirvanshahs Palace
Baku, Shirvanshaks' Palace
Attractions of Azerbaijan 
Shirvanshahs Palace is the pearl of the architectural heritage of Azerbaijan, the former residence of the rulers of Shirvan, located in the heart of Baku. Amazing beauty complex in addition to the palace includes the court Diwan-khan, the burial vault, the mosque of 1441, the bathhouse and the mausoleum of the scientist Seyyid Yahya Bakuvi.
Maiden Tower in Baku
Baku, Old Town 
The most majestic and most mysterious monument of Baku The maiden tower, or Giz Galasy, rises in the south-eastern part of the fortress of Icheri Sheher and has long been considered a symbol of the city. This unique construction of Azerbaijani architecture has no analogues in the East.
Caravanserai in Sheki
Seki, Calgalibulaq kusesi 
Eastern inns, in which tired travelers spent their nights dusting along the Great Silk Road for years - perhaps one of the most interesting sights of Azerbaijan. The name, moreover, they are very exotic - caravanserais.
Museum of Azerbaijani Literature
Baku, Istiglaliyyat, 53 
The museum of Azerbaijani literature named after Nizami Ganjavi was founded in 1939. It is located in the heart of the city, near Icheri Sheher and the fountain square. This is the main center of study and acquaintance with the written culture of the country. The museum occupies a beautiful old building of the former caravan-shed.
Museum of Arts of Azerbaijan
Baku, St. Niyazi, 9/11 
This is the largest art museum in the country, in the funds of which there are more than 17 thousand items. The museum, founded in 1936, received its name in honor of Rustam Mustafayev, a theater artist, in 1936. Today the museum occupies two beautiful city buildings built at the end of the 19th century
Museum of the History of Azerbaijan
Baku, St. Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, 4 
The National Museum of History of Azerbaijan appeared in 1920 as a department of the "Musekskurs" branch of the commissariat of education. Subsequently, its name often changed, but it was opened for a visit in 1921. For exhibiting museum funds.
Museum of Contemporary Art in Baku
Baku, St. Yusif Səferov, 5 
The Museum of Modern Art opened in Baku in 2009, and the first lady of the country, Mehriban Aliyeva, initiated its creation. One of the main principles of the museum is freedom and the absence of rigidly defined frames in the expositions. It is also emphasized by the architecture of the building.
Lake Goygol
Goygol National Park 
One of the most beautiful lakes in Azerbaijan, which wears the modest and cozy eastern name of Goygol, definitely deserves a visit. Located in the west of the country, the lake is part of the homonymous national park, so that the enrichment of the flora and fauna here can only be envied.
Russian Drama Theater named after S. Vurgun
Baku, Xaqani, 7 
The Russian Drama Theater was founded in 1920. It appeared on the basis of two theatrical companies: the liquidated collective "Momus" and the divided theater "The Bat". State free satire-agiteteater, namely in this status there was a Russian drama theater at the dawn of its existence.
Theater of Opera and Ballet. MF Akhundova
Baku, Str. Nizami, 95 
Azerbaijan State Opera and Ballet Theater. MF Akhundov, or, as it is also called, the Baku Opera, is considered the most authoritative in Azerbaijan. A century ago professional opera and ballet troupes appeared here
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"Azerbaijan" and "sights" - words-synonyms. This country is the cultural center of Asia, connecting the two continents. The richest history, historical and cultural monuments, a stronghold of Zoroastrianism and fire-worshipers - Azerbaijan does not cease to amaze tourists. The Republic of Transcaucasia, washed by the Caspian Sea, towers a huge mountain range, in which numerous mosques, fortresses, mausoleums and reserves are hidden. To visit here once - means to return again and again.
It is best to start acquaintance with the country from the capital - this rule is applicable to Azerbaijan. The blessing of Baku in this regard by the number of attractions can surpass more than one European capital. The old part of the city is a huge historical and architectural reserve in the open air, often called the "Baku Acropolis". After wandering there for at least two days, it's worthwhile to put time on excursions around the neighborhood.
First, the Gobustan Reserve, located 70 km from Baku, is famous for unique rock carvings of primitive people and mud volcanoes. Secondly, the village of Surakhani, where is the rarest Zoroastrian temple complex of fire worshipers Ateshgyah.
The richest history, historical and cultural monuments, a stronghold of Zoroastrianism and fire-worshipers - Azerbaijan does not cease to amaze tourists.
Paying tribute to the capital's beauties, we should not ignore the rich regions of the country. In particular, it is worth visiting the capital of the ancient Cuban khanate of Guba, which is 165 km north of Baku. There is a fortress of the 16th century, a mass of elegant mosques and, perhaps, the best choice of famous Cuban carpets.
One of the most ancient cities of the country Shemakha, where the fortress Gyulistan, 12-13 centuries is located, is also interesting. - the last refuge of shirvanshahs. In Sheki, which is near the Georgian border, the caravanserai and the palace of the Sheki khans are attracting attention.
In Ordubad - a lot of medieval buildings, united in the state historical and architectural reserve, in particular the mosque Juma and Dilber 17-18 centuries and the Khan's palace. Nearby, only 60 km, there is the Gemigaya Mountain with rock petroglyphs (3-2 millennium BC)