Yanar Dag State Reserve · Absheron Peninsula · Baku4(1811)
Yanar Dag
Landmark
Outdoor
Cultural Venue
Known For
- •Dancing hillside flames (natural gas-fed, visible up to several metres)
- •Amphitheatre-style viewing steps
- •Small on-site museum/visitor centre
- •Entrance café
Insider Tips
Best Time
Dusk or evening for the most dramatic flames; colder months feel especially pleasant near the heat
Ideal For
Quick stop on a day tour of AbsheronPhotography and sunset viewingThose interested in Zoroastrian history and natural phenomena
Pro Tip
Arrive at dusk and sit on the amphitheatre steps for the best photos and a more atmospheric experience.
Yanardag (the Burning Mountain) is one of Azerbaijan’s most famous sights, home to natural flames that have been burning for thousands of years. Now there’s an exciting new way to discover this ancient place: from the back of an off-road scooter.
Address
Yanar Dag, AzerbaijanDrifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#25 of 292)
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Tourist Awareness
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TripAdvisor: #25 of 292 things to do in Baku
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