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10 Days in Baku: A Journey through History and Culture

Sahin Badalov

14 Nov 2023

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Join me on a captivating 10-day adventure in Baku, Azerbaijan. Explore ancient landmarks, immerse yourself in art and literature, and discover the natural wonders of this vibrant city.

Trip to Baku

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$17

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$ 1

Beynəlxalq Muğam Mərkəzi

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$5

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Azerbaijan State Museum of Art

Established in 1936, this art museum features works by Azeri & international artists.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Təzə Pir Mosque

Constructed in the early 1900s, this landmark mosque offers ornate architecture & prayer services.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$1

Day 2

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$13

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$ 1

Martyrs' Lane

Cemetery & memorial for those killed by the Soviet Army in Black January & the Nagorno-Karabakh War.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$3

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

Museum with an emphasis on the art of carpet weaving, plus Azeri ceramics & costumes.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Nizami Ganjavi Monument

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

Day 3

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$19

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$ 1

Heydar Aliyev Centre

Spacious, modern building housing an auditorium, an art gallery & a Heydar Aliyev museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Museum of Miniature Books

Time-tested museum featuring a vast collection of unique miniature books from over 60 countries.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$4

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Highland Park

Elevated terrace reached by stairs or funicular ride, offering dramatic views of the city & sea.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$3

Day 4

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$14

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$ 1

Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature

Museum of Azeri literature & culture featuring a vast collection of rare books & manuscripts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$6

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Мастерская Художника Али Шамси

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Muhammad Mosque

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$1

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Upland Park

Hilltop park with a war memorial, fountain & viewing deck overlooking the Baku waterfront.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$3

Day 5

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$10

Icherisheher

Walled Old City featuring 1100s fortifications & towers, plus iconic, ornate palaces & mosques.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Vagif Mustafazadeh's House Museum

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

Day 6

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$18

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Restored 15th-century palace complex with a mosque, burial vaults & artifact & relic displays.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$9

10 - 15 min

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National Museum of History of Azerbaijan

Large state museum in a 19th-century mansion showcasing diverse historical objects & artifacts.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$9

Day 7

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$12

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$ 1

Absheron National Park

Big nature preserve on a peninsula with 50+ species of birds & animals, including the Caspian seal.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

53 - 64 min

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Directions

Atashgah Fire Temple

Ancient, castle-like temple complex once used as a Hindu & Zoroastrian place of worship.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$5

Day 8

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$12

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$ 1

Nizami Ganjavi Park

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Museum of Modern Art

Museum devoted to contemporary Azeri art, along with works by Dalí, Picasso & Chagall.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Dənizkənarı Milli Park

Park & promenade featuring waterfront recreation areas plus museums, restaurants, shopping & more.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$4

Day 9

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$10

Nasimi monument

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

6 - 9 min

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Directions

The Museum Center

Classical & contemporary artwork of famed & emerging regional artists, along with public events.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

3 - 4 min

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Directions

H.Z. Taghiyev History Museum

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$5

Day 10

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$10

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$ 1

Dədə Qorqud Parkı

Sprawling urban green space, home to ADA University & the country's oldest zoo, founded in 1928.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Russian Orthodox Church

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Heydar Mosque

Huge mosque opened in 2014, featuring domes with Koranic inscriptions, local stonework & 4 minarets.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Heydər Əliyev Parkı

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$1

22 - 27 min

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Yanar Dag

Set on a hillside, this rare, natural gas fire blazes nonstop, with flames going 9+ ft. in the air.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $135 In total

Activities & Food:$132

Transport:$3