Keep me logged in. Forgot password? Why Come to Baku? Spring , Volume 2. Behind its oil image of nodding donkeys, you can find another side of Baku, and another, and another And I think this is why I like it here. A city of contrasts, and always something new to discover. Since the break up of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijani people are rediscovering their language and culture with pride. The pace of change is rapid, and living amongst this awakening can take your breath away.
This means that the city caters fantastically well for visitors on expense accounts, with a number of very modern international standard, top class hotels and restaurants. And business visitors who take a little time-out find themselves in a fascinating city. And increasingly, Baku is becoming known as a tourist destination.
Mature travellers, young backpackers and friends and family of expats working here are coming to Baku in greater numbers. I believe there are plenty of good reasons to visit Baku. Are you a culture vulture?
Nizami Ganjavi Museum of Azerbaijani Literature. City View. Here you will find the oldest part of Baku, with its unique atmosphere, inside the 12th century stone walls. New and old mingle side by side throughout Baku, but nowhere more than here, where new offices and hotels abut ancient mosques and minarets.
Try eating in a caravanserai Eating in Baku is a treat. From local. What would you like to drink? Tea Ha! Where else in the world can you drink such delicious tea whilst eating jam. Taste the flavours in the homemade jams made from mulberries, cherries, quince, walnuts, rose - ever so Traditional Azerbaijani Tea. Admire the architecture East meets West Baku was already an international city nearly years ago when it was experiencing its first oil boom.
