Flame Towers — Baku's Fire-Shaped Skyline
Three flame-shaped towers can be seen from almost anywhere in Baku. Here's what's inside and where to get the best views.
The Flame Towers are three glass skyscrapers on a hill above Baku Bay. Their shape recalls tongues of fire — a nod to the "Land of Fire", as Azerbaijan is often called. The complex opened in 2012.
What's inside
The towers house a hotel, apartments and offices. The tallest is about 190 metres. You can go up to the hotel's restaurant, but there is no public observation deck.
The light show
At night the facades become giant LED screens: the towers "burn", shimmer in the flag's colours or show a figure waving the flag. The show is visible from most of the centre.
Where to look from
- Highland Park — close-up views and the whole bay.
- Seaside boulevard — the classic panorama with water in front.
- Old City — the towers rising above the walls, especially near the Maiden Tower.
The best way to catch the show is our Baku evening lights tour.
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