On the peninsula Absheron in the coastal part of the Caspian Sea is the legendary old Baku - a city built by many peoples. The capital of Azerbaijan is a large cultural, industrial and economic center in Transcaucasia. The history of the city keeps a lot of interesting events, which are largely reflected in historical monuments. As a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan was going through hard times, which led to a difficult economic situation. Recently, the population of Baku has significantly increased due to the improvement of the state of the city as a whole. Today it is considered a powerful industrial and business center.
At present, Baku is a city that the Azerbaijanis can truly be proud of. The most interesting monuments of architecture are concentrated in Icheri Sheher (Inner City). Tourists will be interested in traveling around the area, visiting the minaret of Sinyk-Kala, the Shirvanshahs palace, an octagonal mausoleum. Of considerable interest are architectural works such as the Maiden Tower, the Eastern Gate. Under the water column in the city bay is the castle of Bailovsky Stones. In the outer city (Baiirshehera), the best conditions of modern civilization were created. There are a lot of skyscrapers, museums, shops, boutiques, entertainment centers, shopping centers. There are also theaters and other cultural institutions.
Modern Baku is a city known for its wonderful resorts with mud baths, popular with tourists and local residents. Apsheron peninsula is famous for a large number of ancient fortresses, all kinds of towers, whose historical past carries away in the distant times of the ninth - thirteenth century of our era. For travelers, mini-tours to ancient places, provided by the tour desk, are available. The majestic Icheri Sheher, called the fortress, is located in the heart of the city, on the beach. This architectural complex in its structure is similar to the city, built in medieval times: it is surrounded by powerful walls of the fortress. Of particular interest to tourists are the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums.
The ancient city of Baku (photo) - a city of romance, which has a good rest. Its embankment is of special interest for tourists. Here the best conditions for tourists are created. Excellent service, picturesque nature attract travelers to Baku - an interesting and unique city. On the coast there are many arbours, fountains, which against the background of dense crowns of trees and bushes make an indelible vivid impression.
From the point of view of tourism, Baku is a beautiful city, the climatic conditions of which allow you to receive health procedures. Excellent ecology, a large amount of vegetation, well-maintained seaside beaches, sunbathing - these factors allow us to consider the city one of the best resorts. The waters of the Caspian Sea are useful both in terms of health, recreation, and because of the ability to provide the city and the country with fish. In summer, the temperature of the air is from +30 degrees, in winter the temperature column does not fall below the mark of +5 degrees. The favorable temperature makes it possible to feel particularly comfortable here.