Baku is one of the unique places where different cultures meet at the crossroad between the East and the West.

The history of Baku is long and fascinating, not least its recent past since the 'oil boom' of the early 20th century, when Azerbaijan produced more than half the world's supply of oil and the capital Baku grew uncontrollably. The city is shaped like an amphitheatre, descending down to the Caspian Sea.

 

If you have never heard of a capital city with its own capital city, then you should definitely visit the capital city of Azerbaijan – Baku to see its capital Icherisheher (Old city or Inner City). It is a historical core of Baku, which is situated right in the center of Baku and surrounded by castle walls. Narrow, crooked streets and squares of Icherisheher within these walls, make you travel in time.

There are variety of historical buildings situated in the Old city such as Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace and Juma Mosque.

Baku is historical, Baku is fascinating, Baku is chaotic, Baku is delicious, Baku is developing fast, Baku is full of interesting people, Baku is vivid, Baku never sleeps, Baku is hilly, Baku is the "City of Winds", Baku is full of palaces (key word oil boom) - in short, Baku is an impressive metropolis.