Baku, Capital city by the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan.
Located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, Baku extends across the southern edge of the Absheron Peninsula at 28 meters below sea level.
The first recorded mention of Baku dates to 885 CE, and the city became the capital of the Shirvan-Shahs during the 11th century.
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, and ancient fortifications within the Old City represent centuries of architectural development and cultural exchange.
The Heydar Aliyev International Airport connects Baku with major cities worldwide, while the metro system provides transportation across twelve administrative districts.
Baku holds the distinction of being the lowest-lying national capital in the world, with natural petroleum seeps that have burned continuously for centuries.
Location: Azerbaijan
Inception: 1 century
Elevation above the sea: -28 m
Website: http://www.baku-ih.gov.az/
Website: http://baku-ih.gov.az
GPS coordinates: 40.36666,49.83518
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:48
Azerbaijan combines contemporary architecture with ancient heritage. Baku showcases modern skyscrapers alongside medieval monuments in its fortified city. The landscapes include the Caucasus Mountains with traditional villages and ski resorts. The territory contains mud volcanoes in Gobustan, natural gas flames, and the Caspian Sea coast. Historical buildings, museums, and religious structures reflect the country's history through different periods.
Ateshgah of Baku
15.7 km
Maiden Tower
184 m
Flame Towers
1.1 km
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
168 m
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
1.2 km
Old City of Baku
194 m
Ganjlik park
9.9 km
Gobustan National Park
48.1 km
Trump International Hotel & Tower Baku
3.5 km
Military Trophy Park
3.4 km
Azersun Arena
15 km
Palace of Happiness
366 m
Ismailiyya building
248 m
National Library of Azerbaijan
1.2 km
Binagadi asphalt lake
11.9 km
The Crescent Development project
2.5 km
SOCAR Tower
5.9 km
Bakcell Arena
10 km
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
764 m
National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
524 m
Dənizkənarı Milli Park
866 m
Statue of a Liberated Woman
1.4 km
Government House
1.7 km
Surakhany raion
15.6 km
Taza Pir Mosque
820 m
Gulustan Palace
944 m
Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy
485 m
Sangachal Terminal
37.2 kmReviews
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