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Baku - the capital of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest port on the Caspian Sea. Located on the southern coast of the Absheron peninsula. The first mention of Baku are the V century. Here were the oldest oil fields, which were a pit dug in the ground, of which just scooped up oil prices.

Baku many ancient monuments - castles, palaces, caravansaries, mosques. At the highest point of a hill town is an architectural ensemble of the palace Shirvanshahs - a real jewel of the Azerbaijani architecture XV-XVI centuries. On the waterfront of Baku is famous Maiden’s Tower - the construction of the XII century, built of black stone.

Most major sites are located in the fortress of Old City. It includes more than 10 mosques built in different times, beginning with 1078 g, the Mosque of Muhammad and several madrassas. An integral part of the ancient city were caravanserai: Bukhara, Khan (XV cent.), Multan (XV cent.), Kasim Beg, as well as the marketplace.

Also of interest to the Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Myrrh-bearers, colorful Iranian area embankment. In Baku, about 30 museums, including Museum of Art, Museum of History of Azerbaijan, a unique museum of Azerbaijani carpets, folk arts and crafts, etc.

Primorsky Boulevard Baku, which stretched for many miles along the coast, with alleys, lavishly decorated with chestnut trees, rhododendrons, plane trees and palms, is a favorite vacation spot of the townspeople. An abundance of modern restaurants and cafes with unique Azerbaijan kitchen, outdoor theater, lots of fountains and “Baku Venice” with unique and amazing islands and bridges, contributes to the huge influx of tourists.

Baku is situated in the south of Absheron peninsula
on the shore of the Caspian Sea, in a highly secure
from winds and storms buhte.Staraya fortress Baku
amphitheater is located on the southern slope of the Baku plateau
in the zone of semi-dry and hot climate, typical of the Absheron peninsula.

Baku belonged to the type of cities of Azerbaijan, which arose
of ancient settlements, enclosed in a fortress wall and a moat in
Because of frequent incursions by northern nomadic tribes.
Now the population of Baku over 2 million people. This is a fairly large city.