Terminal One – Sleek and Modern This is a beautiful airport! Terminal one – for international flights – is sleek and modern. Natural Vibe – Interior The interior has a natural feel with wood trim, greenery and many windows. Add to this the cocoon style shops, cafes and bars! Panoramic View Panoramic view from the…
Category: Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan – Old City – Mehelle Restaurant – Traditional Azerbaijan Food
Mehelle Restaurant After our visit to the Maiden Tower, we walked a short distance to Mehelle Restaurant for lunch. Our server was a reserved, yet sweet, young Azerbaijani man who struggled explaining the menu items to us with his limited English. Gonco Dovgasi and Kolom Salati I kept our bill from this lunch to use…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Maiden Tower & Bazar Square
The Mysterious Maiden Tower The Maiden Tower, located in Old City, is one of Azerbaijan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a tower shrouded in mystery. First, the date of when the tower was built is debated. Some historians believe it was built in the 14th century, other historians believe as far back as…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Inquisition Medieval Instruments of Torture
The temporary exhibit of Inquisition Medieval Interments of Torture hosted by the Palace of the Shirvanshah was as captivating as it was repulsive. Michael insisted the torture devices were not replicas – but the real deal. It was not enjoyable thinking that people died agonizing deaths in these devices. If these were original, medieval gruesome torture…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Palace of the Shirvanshahs The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th century palace located in Old City and one of Azerbaijan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It was built by the rulers of Shirvan – a historical district located in what is now modern Azerbaijan. It is a museum that houses a gift shop,…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Sights of the Old City
Old City Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, surrounded by walls, with two locations, Maiden Tower and Palace of Shirvanshahs – becoming the first World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in Azerbaijan. Main Entrance – Old City Making our way to the entrance from the Filarmoniya Park side of the city. Hammams Inside…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Sights on Our Walk to Old City
Heydar Aliyev Here are sights during our walk to the historical core of Baku, Old City! I believe this is a picture of Azerbaijani politician Heydar Aliyev. Huseyn Javid Poet and playwright Huseyn Javid: Rocks Michael looking for rocks. He collects rocks from all places we travel for a mosaic rock pathway he plans to build for…
Baku, Azerbaijan – Hunting Republic – Big Game & Weapons Supply Store
Michael and I were up early and out for our second full day in Baku. Our walk was to visit Old City, Baku. On the way, Michael and I stumbled upon a store that lined an entire block. The store is called Hunting Republic. This store is walking into an animal lover or anti-hunting supporter’s…