#Baku

Fly2Baku blog posts about “Baku”: 27 article(s) on Baku and Azerbaijan — sights, travel tips and tours.

Sights · 11 November 2026

Inside Icherisheher: Baku’s walled Old City

Icherisheher still feels like a fortress: a hilltop quarter by the sea, ringed by stone walls, where the city of Baku first took shape.

Travel Tips · 10 November 2026

Welcome to Azerbaijan

First-time visitor guide to Baku and beyond.

Culture · 9 November 2026

Aliagha Vahid and the Old City's Most Unusual Monument

A poet's head from which the characters of his verses seem to grow — you can't miss the Vahid monument in the Old City.

Food · 8 November 2026

What to Eat in Baku: 12 Azerbaijani Dishes to Try

Azerbaijani food is one of the best reasons to visit Baku. Twelve dishes to order first.

Travel tips · 4 November 2026

Baku for Travellers: 12 Practical Tips

The essentials for your first day in Baku, from SIM cards to mosque etiquette.

Holidays · 1 November 2026

New Year in Baku: Celebrating on the Caspian

In late December Baku glitters with lights. How to see in the New Year in the capital and where to go over the holidays.

History · 29 October 2026

The History of the Baku Tram

Baku's first electric tram ran in 1924 and its last in 2004. Remembering 80 years of the Baku tram.

Culture · 27 October 2026

Huseynaga Sadigov — An Actor Loved by All Ages

Fifty years at the Young Spectators' Theatre, a wartime journey to Berlin and more than 30 film roles — the story of a much-loved Baku actor.

History · 22 October 2026

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral — Baku's Lost "Golden Church"

In the late 19th century Baku built a vast Orthodox cathedral with golden domes. Its story is part of the history of a multicultural city.

Travel tips · 20 October 2026

Romantic Baku: Ideas for Couples

Baku is a great city for two. Ideas from sunset over the bay to dinner in a caravanserai.

Culture · 17 October 2026

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum — A Building Shaped Like a Rolled Carpet

The museum building on the Boulevard looks like a rolled carpet. Inside are thousands of carpets and the story of a key Azerbaijani craft.

Sights · 13 October 2026

Mosques of Baku: From the Juma Mosque to Taza Pir

Baku's mosques range from medieval Icherisheher stones to oil-boom landmarks and modern buildings. A short guide.

Sights · 24 September 2026

Modern Baku: 21st-Century Architecture

In 20 years Baku has gained a collection of bold buildings. A short guide to the city's new architecture.

Sights · 20 September 2026

Baku Boulevard — A Walk Along the Caspian

Stretching for kilometres along the sea, the Boulevard is where Baku comes to stroll. What to see and when to go.

Travel tips · 14 September 2026

7 Reasons to Visit Azerbaijan

Sea and mountains, ancient towns and skyscrapers, plov and hospitality. Seven reasons to make Azerbaijan your next trip.

Sights · 10 September 2026

Bibi-Heybat Mosque — A Shrine on Baku Bay

One of Azerbaijan's holiest places stands right by the sea. Its story and tips for visitors.

History · 5 September 2026

Murtuza Mukhtarov and His Gothic Palace

He started out bailing oil from pits by hand and ended up owning Baku's most "European" palace.

Culture · 2 September 2026

The National Library of Azerbaijan

The library's facade is lined with statues of great writers. Inside are millions of books and rare manuscripts.

Sights · 31 August 2026

Government House in Baku — Stalinist Grandeur by the Sea

One of Baku's grandest buildings took 16 years to finish. Its story and how to see it at its best.

History · 28 August 2026

The Oil Boom: How Oil Built Baku

In the early 1900s Baku produced half the world's oil. How that transformed the city — and what's left of the era.

Culture · 26 August 2026

Baku on Film: Where Classic Soviet Movies Were Shot

In Soviet cinema Baku often stood in for faraway places. A walk through the locations of much-loved films.

Travel tips · 23 August 2026

A Night Out in Baku: Restaurants, Bars and Evening Walks

Baku comes alive after sunset. Ideas for your evening — from dinner in a caravanserai to rooftop cocktails facing the Flame Towers.

History · 21 August 2026

The Old Bathhouses of Baku

Domes sunk into the ground and warm halls — bathhouses were central to life in old Baku. Here are the ones that survive.

Sights · 19 August 2026

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.

Sights · 16 August 2026

Heydar Aliyev Center — Zaha Hadid's Wave in Baku

A white building without a single right angle has become the symbol of new Baku. Here's what's inside and when to go.

Sights · 14 August 2026

Baku Crystal Hall — The Arena Built for Eurovision

The glowing "crystal" on the Caspian shore was built in a matter of months for Eurovision 2012. Today it is one of Baku's main venues.

Travel tips · 13 August 2026

Baku Airport: A Terminal Worth Admiring

Your first impression of Baku is a terminal with wooden "cocoons" under a glass roof. Here is what's inside and how to get to town.