Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area. Baku is divided into twelve administrative …

Nov 23, 2025 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea on the southern side of the Abseron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku.

Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalized picks as you plan. The historical center of Baku reveals its tumultuous past, from its roots as a Silk Road port city, through …

Apr 22, 2025 · With its futuristic architecture and its maze-like Old City, Baku is full of surprises. Here are the best things to do in the capital of Azerbaijan.

Oct 1, 2025 · All the best things to do in Baku, Azerbaijan – including must-sees, alternative places in Baku, and day trip ideas.

1 day ago · At Baku Art Weekend, Azerbaijan’s capital reveals is a city where ancient traditions, contemporary art, and futurist architecture converge.

Baku is the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It is a large scientific, cultural and industrial centre. Ancient foundations, a large area and a population all make Baku one of the oldest and largest cities …