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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Baku

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan

Updated March 6, 2025

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Baku, Azerbaijan

Yanar Dağ (Fire Mountain)

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.
Ateshgah of Baku

Baku, Azerbaijan

Fire Temple of Baku

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Museum of Miniature Books

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.
The gigantic rolled carpet.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.
Heydar Aliyev Center

Baku, Azerbaijan

Heydar Aliyev Center

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.
The Maiden Tower.

Baku, Azerbaijan

The Maiden Tower

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.
This ones for the lovers… of cats.

Baku, Azerbaijan

'Monument to Lovers and Cats'

Look up as you explore Baku’s old town to find a monument to the local feline population.
Characters from the artist’s satirical cartoons.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Azim Azimzadeh Park

A public park commemorating the iconic works of a satirist, with medieval ruins on the side.
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