Bruno Girin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan and the largest city on the Caspian Sea, a place where a UNESCO-listed medieval core sits beneath curving glass towers and a long seafront promenade. At its heart is Icherisheher, the walled Old City, a maze of honey-coloured lanes wrapped around the ancient Maiden Tower and the…
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Take a day trip to the Gobustan rock carvings and bubbling mud volcanoes, an easy half-day south of the city best reached by app taxi or a small tour.
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AtracciónBaku's walled medieval core and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a warren of narrow lanes, caravanserais, small museums and craft shops. Free to wander at any hour; go early or at dusk to enjoy the atmosphere before tour groups arrive.
AtracciónThe mysterious stone tower that is Baku's oldest symbol, rising about 30 metres above the Old City. A small ticket lets you climb past exhibits to a rooftop view over the rooftops and the Caspian; buy at the door and expect steep stairs.
AtracciónA 15th-century sandstone palace complex of courtyards, a mosque, a mausoleum and a bathhouse, once the seat of Baku's ruling dynasty. A modest entry ticket applies; allow time to explore the layered courtyards and small museum rooms.
ExperienciaThree flame-shaped skyscrapers completed in 2012 that dominate the skyline and light up with LED displays after dark. There is no public observation deck, so the best experience is free: view them from Highland Park or the boulevard, ideally at night.
The must-try local dishes, sweets and fruits — including the exotic ones you won't find back home.
DishUrek Meniashvili / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Azerbaijan's national dish and the centrepiece of any celebration, a saffron-scented rice pilaf served with a separate topping of meat, dried fruit, chestnuts or herbs, and a prized golden crust called kazmag. There are dozens of regional versions, and it is cooked and served with real ceremony rather than as an everyday plate.
Try shah plov, baked in a crisp lavash-bread casing that is dramatically cut open at the table.
DishAykhan Zayedzadeh / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)Minced lamb and rice seasoned with herbs and wrapped in vine or cabbage leaves, or stuffed into peppers, tomatoes and aubergines, then simmered and served with garlicky yogurt. It is a beloved home-style dish tied so closely to the country that Azerbaijani dolma is recognised by UNESCO.
The tangy yogurt sauce is essential, so spoon it generously over each parcel.
DishInterfase / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)A thin, folded half-moon flatbread cooked on a griddle and stuffed with minced meat, greens and herbs, or pumpkin, then eaten hot, often with a squeeze and a dab of yogurt. Cheap, quick and everywhere in Baku, it makes an ideal street snack or light meal.
The herb-and-greens (goy) version is a great vegetarian choice; eat it fresh off the griddle.
DishC980040 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Tiny lamb dumplings, sometimes only a couple of centimetres across, served in a light, aromatic broth flavoured with vinegar and dried mint. Making them very small is a point of pride, and a warming bowl is comfort food across Baku, especially in cooler months.
Add a splash of the vinegar and dried mint on the table to lift the broth.
SweetFuad / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)The Azerbaijani take on baklava, a diamond-cut layered pastry of thin dough, ground nuts and cardamom soaked in honey or sugar syrup, often marked with a saffron-tinted lattice on top. It is especially associated with the Novruz spring festival, when it is baked in every home.
It is very sweet and rich, so a small piece with unsweetened black tea is the classic pairing.
SweetLiya Pyatakova / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)An ornate crescent-shaped pastry with a soft dough shell crimped by hand into delicate patterns and filled with ground almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts, sugar and cardamom. Like pakhlava it is a star of the Novruz holiday table and a point of pride for home bakers.
Look for beautifully patterned handmade ones, which signal a traditional, non-industrial recipe.
DrinkInterfase / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Strong black tea is the national drink, served all day in a pear-shaped armudu glass whose narrow waist keeps it hot, and taken with jam, sugar cubes or sweets rather than milk. Sharing tea is a core social ritual and you will be offered it constantly, from tea houses to carpet shops.
Nibble a sugar cube or take a spoon of jam and sip the tea through it, the local way.
FruitIvar Leidus / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Azerbaijan is famous for its pomegranates, celebrated with a yearly festival, and the fruit turns up fresh in autumn, as juice, and as narsharab, a thick tangy-sweet syrup drizzled over grilled fish and meat. The ruby seeds are a national symbol of abundance.
Try narsharab sauce with grilled sturgeon or kebabs, and buy fresh juice pressed in front of you in season.
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A round-the-clock bus linking Heydar Aliyev Airport with 28 May metro station in the centre for a very low flat fare. Pay with a BakiKart or contactless card; the cheapest way into town, though slower than a taxi.
A Bolt from the airport to the centre is affordable and takes about half an hour. Order in the app to avoid the overpriced taxi touts who wait at arrivals.
A clean, cheap and fast metro on two main lines reaches many central districts and the railway station. Buy a rechargeable BakiKart, as single paper tickets are not sold.
An extensive bus network covers areas the metro misses, at the same low fare paid by BakiKart or contactless card. Useful but slower in Baku's heavy traffic.
Bolt and Uber work well across the city with fixed, low prices shown in advance. Far better value and less hassle than street taxis, which often overcharge visitors.
Late spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October) are the most comfortable, with warm, pleasant days ideal for walking the Old City and boulevard. July and August are very hot, winter is cool, grey and windy, and Baku's famous winds can pick up in any season, so pack a light layer.
Two to three days is enough for the Old City, the main sights and the boulevard at a relaxed pace, plus a day trip to Gobustan or the fire sites of Absheron. Add more if you want to slow down or use Baku as a base to explore further.
The H1 Aeroexpress bus runs around the clock to 28 May metro station for a very low flat fare, paid by BakiKart or contactless card. A Bolt ride-hailing car is the easy alternative and still cheap, while airport taxi touts overcharge heavily.
By regional standards Baku is affordable. Cheap metro and buses, low-cost ride-hailing, tea houses and local restaurants keep daily costs down, while imported goods, upscale dining and nightlife are pricier.
For most sights you can simply pay at the door, including the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs' Palace. Booking ahead only helps for special exhibitions at the Heydar Aliyev Center or organised day trips in high season.
Baku is generally very safe with low levels of street crime, and visitors mostly feel comfortable walking at night. The main things to watch are taxi overcharging, dubious currency exchange and the odd padded restaurant bill, all easily avoided with apps and a little care.