Discovering Baku

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan - a small country located in the Caucasus region, bordered by Russia in the north, Iran in the south, The Caspian Sea on the east, Georgia and Armenia on the west. Baku is a city of contrasts and contradictions! The city is generally a windy city.

Kiln Rug

Nehra - what real butter is made in

Ancient Azerbaijani lifestyle

Maiden's Tower in the background and the remains of St. Bortholomew Church in the foreground

Maiden's Tower

Baku Seaside Boulevard and the Caspian Sea (the largest lake in the world)

Papakh - men's headwear

Handmade carpets and rugs - found in every Azerbaijani's home

National muscial instruments - "kamancha" and "tar"

A window in the Castle walls

The view of the Philarmonic Garden from a window in the Castle walls

Castle wall with windows

Castle wall without windows