Unesco World Heritage Sites are locations that have been designated as having a significant cultural, natural, historical or scientific (or several other designations) impact for the world. Many of these places are unique in the world and have some sort of impact on world history or the like. Azerbaijan has 3 Culture UNESCO World Heritage Sites … [Read more...]
Category: Azerbaijan
Top Places to Visit in Baku Azerbaijan
When I said I was going to Azerbaijan, most people just looked at me with a blank look in their face. I was lucky to find someone who even knew it was a country. But there is so much in Azerbaijan and in Baku as well from history, to food, to culture. So I wanted to put together a list of the top things to do in Baku, Azerbaijan. Maiden Tower One … [Read more...]
Travel Information: Baku Azerbaijan
Where is Baku Located? Baku, the largest city in Azerbaijan is located on the banks of the Caspian Sea in the eastern tip of Azerbaijan. Baku is the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan with a population of over 2 million people. The city itself covers 830 sq. miles (2100 sq. km) and actually sits below sea level at –92ft (-28m). The GPS … [Read more...]