Curated journey
Go for a stroll on the Baku Boulevard
To soak up Baku’s relaxed seaside atmosphere, take a stroll along the beloved Boulevard. Founded in 1909, this beautiful promenade and national park offers hours of pleasant strolling along the Caspian waterfront. For well over a century, the Baku Boulevard has been a beloved recreation area for Baku residents. Over the years it’s gradually been extended and beautified and nowadays, in addition to ever-changing views of the city and Baku Bay, it boasts an abundance of trees and green spaces, making it an ideal escape from the urban hustle and bustle.
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Baku Boulevard (Seaside Park) · Baku · Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
visit the Carpet Museum The Carpet Museum, situated on the Seaside Boulevard, is one of Baku’s modern architectural icons. Shaped like a rolled-up carpet, the eye-catching building was designed by Austrian architect Franz Janz and opened in 2014. The museum itself dates back to 1967, when it was established to research and exhibit Azerbaijan’s ancient art of carpet weaving, which in 2010 was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In some rural regions of the country, carpet weaving is still a family tradition passed on orally through the generations. Today, the Carpet Museum is home to the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world – over 6,000. Those on display mainly date from between the 17th and 20th centuries and are arranged according to style and region. As you browse them, you’ll be able to uncover the ins and outs of Azerbaijan’s 7 regional carpet weaving schools and learn the meaning behind the multitude of designs, which reflect local culture, nature and beliefs. In addition, the museum displays lots more carpet products and handicrafts. Overall, there are 7 sections to explore covering: pile carpets; flat-woven carpets; carpet products; artistic metalwork; ceramics, glass, wood and paper; textiles, costume and embroidery; and jewellery. You can also see how Azerbaijani carpets are made during live demonstrations, learn about the legendary Azerbaijani carpet designer Latif Karimov, and purchase souvenirs in the gift shop.
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Baku Boulevard · Bakı · Azerbaijan
Dəniz Mall
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Surakhani waterfront · Baku · Azerbaijan
"SURAKHANI" SHIP-MUSEUM
visit the world’s first oil tanker museum The Surakhani ship, home to the world's first tanker museum, was long used to transport oil across the Caspian Sea. And from the moment you step aboard the ship, which opened its doors as a museum in 2021, you’ll feel like you’re on a bridge between history and modernity, thanks to the museum’s innovative use of technology. Browsing the various exhibition halls, you can read, watch and listen to fascinating information on the history of global shipping, the history of the Caspian Sea and the oil history of Baku. You can also get active through educational activities like learning to tie the famous sea boat knots using ropes and transmit information in the Morse code. With the help of VR glasses, you’ll have the chance to witness the working life of the ship's crew. Kids, meanwhile, can have fun playing various sea games, including learning how to manoeuvre and moor the ship. They’ll also be interested to touch some unique exhibits related to shipping in the 18th-20th centuries and to see models of the largest ships in Azerbaijan and the world. One of the most interesting areas is the cabins and living rooms formerly used by the Surakhani crew where everything has been left as it was in the 1960s. You’ll be fascinated to see household appliances and belongings used in the oil tanker decades ago, to visit the captain's bridge, one of the most important spots for navigation, and observe the original appearance of the navigation, engine and radio rooms. And after the tour, you can continue your journey by enjoying superb seafood and national dishes in the onsite restaurant, which boasts an enchanting interior. For more information: Surakhani Ship Museum Address: Seaside National Park Tel: +99450 274 3097 www.surakhanishipmuseum.az/en
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National Flag Square · Baku · Azerbaijan
YARAT Contemporary Art Centre
YARAT is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing an understanding of contemporary art and creating a hub for artistic practice, research and thinking in the Caucasus, Central Asia and the surrounding region. Based in Baku, Azerbaijan, YARAT (meaning Create in Azerbaijani) was founded by Aida Mahmudova in 2011. YARAT realises its mission through an on-going program of exhibitions, education events and festivals. YARAT facilitates exchange between local and international artistic networks including foundations, galleries and museums.
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Baku Boulevard · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku Eye
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8 November Street area · Baku · Azerbaijan
Baku Bay
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Continue drifting
Take a walking tour of Soviet films shot in Baku
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By following in the footsteps of these popular Soviet movies, you’ll hear fascinating stories related to the films and pass by some of Baku’s top monuments and places: from the UNESCO-listed Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs’ Palace to the Baku Boulevard, Nizami Street and Fountains Square. Many other hidden gems can also be found, as well as numerous cafes and restaurants where you can stop for refreshments.
Take a wine bar crawl
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Baku is alive with a smorgasbord of enticing drinking holes across all price ranges, most serving a range of local wines, while specialist wine bars such as KEFLI, Enoteca Meydan, Saqi, CafeCity, PORT Wine & Grill and others provide truly authentic wine experiences for both connoisseurs and beginners. And some tour companies offer wine crawls, allowing you to savour wines made from native grapes while enjoying traditional snacks and discussing the country’s wine heritage at multiple local bars in the historic city centre. Don’t miss trying a glass of pomegranate wine, a local delicacy.