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Explore Baku with Questo's outdoor city games. Follow app-guided clues through the UNESCO-listed Icherisheher Old City, past the Flame Towers, and along the Caspian waterfront promenade. Ancient walled streets meet futuristic architecture, discover it all at your own pace.
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Baku: Secrets of the Old City
Things to do in Baku
Explore Baku at your own pace: 0 self-guided games lead you to the places below, one clue at a time. No group, no schedule. Start whenever you like.
The Double Gates of Baku
The Double Gates of Baku serve as a dramatic entrance to Icherisheher, also known as the Old City or Inner City of Baku.
Fortress
The fortress walls of Icherisheher represent layers of Baku's complex and fascinating history.
Baku Khans' Palace
The Baku Khans' Palace, also known as the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, represents one of the crown jewels of Azerbaijan's architectural heritage.
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Explore Baku with Questo's outdoor city games. Follow app-guided clues through the UNESCO-listed Icherisheher Old City, past the Flame Towers, and along the Caspian waterfront promenade. Ancient walled streets meet futuristic architecture, discover it all at your own pace.
About Baku
Interesting Facts
Baku holds the distinction of being the lowest lying national capital in the world, sitting 28 meters below sea level.
The city is known as the 'City of Winds' due to its windy weather, particularly in winter.
Baku is also renowned as a global center for oil exploration, and its wealth from oil has funded much of the city's impressive modern architecture.
Top Places to Visit
The historic Inner City or Icheri Sheher, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases medieval architecture with its narrow lanes, ancient mosques, and caravanserais.
The Flame Towers, Baku's modern symbol, are a trio of skyscrapers lighting up the city's skyline, with LED displays giving them a flame-like appearance at night.
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, an impressive medieval palace complex, offers a glimpse into Baku's rich history.
Maiden Tower, a Baku landmark, holds mysterious historical secrets and offers panoramic views of the city.
The Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid, is a marvel of contemporary architecture and a hub for cultural events.
Hidden Gems
Yanar Dag, or the Burning Mountain, located on Baku's outskirts, is a natural gas fire that blazes continuously, creating a captivating spectacle.
The Ateshgah Fire Temple, a lesser-known historical site, has a fascinating history as a Zoroastrian place of worship, and later as a Hindu temple.
Taza Pir Mosque, a beautiful mosque with an impressive gilded interior, is worth a visit for those interested in Islamic architecture and art.
The Oil Rocks, an offshore oil city in the Caspian Sea, is an unusual sight and testament to Baku's oil history.
With its remarkable blend of antiquity and contemporary life, rich history, and distinctive cultural flavor, Baku offers an immersive journey for every visitor. From exploring the Old City's narrow lanes to marveling at the futuristic Flame Towers, each turn in Baku offers a new and surprising discovery. This 'City of Winds' stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and tradition in the heart of Azerbaijan.