April 19th, 2019 – Baku, Azerbaijan – Statue of Nariman Narimanov who was an Azerbaijani Bolshevik revolutionary, writer, publicist, politician and statesman
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Baku, Azerbaijan – Heydar Aliyev International Airport
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…
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…