Journey One / Chapter 10

Azerbajian

Through historical Sheki, I come to explore capital of Azerbajian - The city of Baku, a true capital in Caucasus, which is famous both for its history and the contemporary development.

As I entered Azerbajian I passed and stayed in town of Sheki and local Caravanserai. Forward from there I come to the port city of Baku, greatest city both on the Caspian sea and in the Caucasus. A great city consisting of ancient, soviet and modern parts of city and undergoing rapid development is a great sight which has a lot to offer.

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Caravanserai in Sheki.

A historical complex from 18th century, part of which is used as hotel.

Khansarai in Sheki.

The Palace of Shaki Khans was a summer residence of Khans from Sheki.

Baku Inner City.

Historical Core of Baku.

Baku Fountain Square.

Centre of the city.

Baku Inner City.

Street shop in the Baku.

Baku Inner City.

Old and new architecture blend together.

Baku Philharmony.

Park around the Philramony of Baku.

Baku.

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Baku.

A place of 2015 European games, as you are being reminded everywhere around Baku.

Park Bulvar.

By the seaside.

Park Bulvar.

Man feeding doves.

House of Government.

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A coffee house.

Lovely but spacious coffee house in baku.

Baku Inner City.

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Baku Inner City.

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Baku Inner City.

Baku centre has historical part, soviet part and modern part.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

As seen in the museum.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

Ancient game of checkers.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

Temple by the palace.

Azerbajan carpet museum.

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Baku.

A view from funicular.

Baku panorama.

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Flame Towers.

Most famous modern architecture in Baku, completed in 2012.

Baku panorama.

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Baku promenade.

Rapidly growing part of the city.

Bay of Baku.

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Shop owner in Alat.

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