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Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku's UNESCO-listed Inner City (Icherisheher) is a beautifully preserved medieval quarter of narrow alleys, caravanserais, mosques, and the iconic Maiden Tower. Walking its stone streets evokes centuries of Silk Road trade. Just outside the walls, the city transforms dramatically — the Flame Towers, three glass skyscrapers shaped like flames, define the modern skyline. The waterfront Baku Boulevard stretches for several kilometers along the Caspian Sea, offering pleasant promenading past the Carpet Museum (shaped like a rolled carpet), the Heydar Aliyev Center (a flowing Zaha Hadid masterpiece), and numerous parks. The Fountain Square area is the social center, with European-style buildings, outdoor cafes, and shops. Beyond the city, the Gobustan Petroglyphs and the burning mountain of Yanar Dag showcase Azerbaijan's ancient and geological heritage.
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The Inner City's cobblestone streets are compact and car-free, while the Baku Boulevard is flat and scenic — combine both for a half-day walk covering old and new Baku.
April through June and September through October offer mild weather and less wind than winter. The Caspian breeze keeps summer bearable but can be chilly in spring evenings.