Top 5 places in Baku and its outskirts

Baku attracts tourists with a combination of modern lifestyle, history, and antiquity. It is not in vain that they say that Baku is a city of contrasts.
Having a rest in Azerbaijan, you can visit dozens of different places. To reach some attractions, such as Gobustan, Yanardag requires a vehicle due to the long distance. For your convenience, it is preferable to rent a car in Baku with us.
In this article, we will tell you only about 5 places that every tourist needs to visit.

İcheri Sheher (İnner City)
Due to the location of the old city in the center of Baku, it can be visited without renting a car and can be reached by public transport.

In 2000, Icheri Sheher was included in the UNESCO list (World Heritage List), and recognized as one of the oldest residential quarters. Icheri Sheher has preserved many attractions and old buildings. One of the famous attractions is the Maiden Tower.

YANARDAG
Yanardag is a favorite place for tourists from around the world (including Azerbaijanis themselves). The whole mountain is dotted with a burning flame. Each tourist visited Yanardag leaves mixed feelings.
Plan a trip to Yanardag by renting a car in Baku, as this area is an hour’s drive from the city!

GOBUSTAN
Gobustan is famous for its images on the stones. The age of the images reaches hundreds of years (from the 12th century BC – the Middle Ages). In the area there lived people who left their culture in the form of images. Gobustan is one of the most popular places to visit in Azerbaijan.

FLAME TOWERS
Despite the fact that Azerbaijan is famous for the presence of ancient cave paintings, old and beautiful buildings; the country also excelled in modern architecture.

Each tourist is obliged to visit and see with his own eyes 3 “tongues of flame”, which are illuminated in the dark by fire. Fortunately, Flame Towers is located in the city center, and within walking distance, you can reach this attraction.

MUD VOLCANOES
There are more than 700 mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan. The mud volcano is an amazing natural phenomenon that is worth a visit for every tourist who comes to Azerbaijan.

We recommend rental car with high clearance, for example, a crossover or an SUV.