Dynamic boom town
Azerbaijan fascinates with its ancient historical empires, the 60% of the land is covered by mountains. The country has been associate by a long time with Asia and the Middle East. It’s considered to be similar to the CIS country Georgia, which now is a part of Europe.Its located on the western edge of the Caspian Sea, unfortunately this nice geographical position was a reason why Azerbaijan over many Centuries were under numerous empires control. Some most important like Alexander the Great, the Romans, the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan, and Peter the Great of Russia.
Its capital Baku is a dynamic boom town, being nation’s cosmopolitan, which is totally different from villages in the countryside. Its about only three hours drive and you feel like you are thrown in totally different planet, timeless villages with high Caucasus mountains around.
Baku is a very lively city with 2million inhabitants. It’s the largest city in whole Caucas region, offering visitors all kind of entertainment, from great shopping , cultural activities and of course everyone have heard about the traditional bathhouses in Baku.
The old town offers a lot of history , that anyone could appreciate and see the many nation control before it has become what it is nowadays, countless interesting buildings like Shirvan Shah Palace and mysterious Maiden’s Tower, amazing temples, so you can enjoy and discover town’s treasures and history.
It offers also some of nature wonders that might be wild and scary for some of you, Yanar Dahg is a hilltop that is naturally and non stop on fire, no matter how hard was the rain for past hundreds of years, the volcanic has never stop to be on fire.
No matter how old are you, with who are you, you will definitely enjoy the city and the country, many restaurants with delicious products, with famous national kitchen. Also having a great nightlife options, shopping and of course the charm of the city.
If you planning to go out from the Baku city, we suggest you to learn some phrases in their language, rare people out of the city speaks English.
