Baku
The jewel of the Caspian Sea
Baku, the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan, is a low-lying city with coastline along the Caspian Sea. It's famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower.
The Baku travel guide Exploring Baku When I landed on a cloudy, fall day in Azerbaijan’s capital city of Baku, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Read the Baku guide →