Sightseeing in Baku - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Primorsky Boulevard is known as the favorite place of rest among locals and tourists. It stretches just along the coastal line and is known as a perfect place for unhurried romantic walks. The boulevard is decorated with old chestnut trees, bright flowered beds, picturesque fountains and palms. Here you can also visit multiple shops, souvenir outlets, restaurants, cafes, and movie theaters.
A choice of luxurious hotels in Baku is just fine. Kempinski Hotel Badamdar is synonymous with prestige and contemporary style. Besides elegant rooms with rich decoration, the hotel offers a …
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Baku hotels that keep the atmosphere of bygone centuries enjoy special popularity. One of the finest places in this category is Shah Palace Hotel. A historic building, which it occupies, is …
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You can choose a hotel for romantic vacations in Baku for every taste and budget. Ramada Baku Hotel is deservedly popular among wealthy tourists. This luxurious resort has a private beach. …
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Colourful markets of Baku are a real sight. Green Market is the most famous and popular one. This is where you should go in search of the best fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Baku and surroundings
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National and city parks around Baku
♥ National Park 'Absheron National Park' , 40.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Shirvan National Park' , 112.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Absheron National Park' , 40.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Shirvan National Park' , 112.6 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Baku and around
♥ Art museum 'Baku Museum of Modern Art' Baku, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Art Museum of Azerbaijan' Baku, 5.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Baku Museum of Modern Art' Baku, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Art Museum of Azerbaijan' Baku, 5.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Baku from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Bull Island Balls
From the series “Most Curious Artifacts of Extraterrestrial Origin”![](../../extreme/img/w300/bull-island-balls_1.jpg)
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Distance from Baku center - 49.2 km.
The base of the spheres was aluminum and less than 20% of the structure was the uniform alloy of the magnetite particles. The complex kimposition of the balls completely excluded the possibility of their natural origin. 21 balls of the same diameter and the identical structure, the regular shape and the symmetrical division with the fugue - these arguments testify that the mysterious bullets from Bulla Island could not form in the natural way and were most probably not created by humans . …
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Sumgait
From the series “Top 14 Most Polluted Cities of the Planet”![](../../extreme/img/w300/sumgait_1.jpg)
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Distance from Baku center - 29.9 km.
The toxins, which cause the irreparable harm to the environment and the health of the city dwellers, are emitted daily by the companies. With a view to the fact that many industrial centers were built up in the forties of the last century, one can not guarantee their safety for the environment. AG 'Khimprom' is one of the oldest companies in the city. The pollutant emission from this farm is so strong that one can smell the foreign smells many kilometers from the city. …
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Sightseeing in Azerbaijan: things to see
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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