Azerbaijan Travel Guide

Azerbaijan is beautifully located on the west bank of the Caspian Sea, and on the south side of the Absheron Peninsula you find the capital city of Baku. The nature of the country is very varied, which you can clearly see when traveling around the country, which can be done by train. From the Caspian Sea to mountains, there is always new panoramas to see.

The Azerbaijani capital Baku is beautifully located on the peninsula, which is surrounded on both sides by the Caspian Sea. The sea is a large lake that, however, seems like a sea off the coast of Baku and from the main roads along the coast. Baku Boulevard is the main street where oil barons formerly built mansions and where a great part of the city's outdoor life takes place. From here you can also see the impressive flame towers.

The flame towers stand like large flames over Baku as a symbol of the country's oil wealth. The oil has contributed enormously to the economy of Azerbaijan since the 19th century, and it has made the country strategically important; Among other years, during World War 2. The oil is very visible with the many drilling towers in the landscape and the Caspian Sea platforms.

Azerbaijan has cozy provincial towns and many interesting excursion destinations, which are also close to Baku. The ever-burning mountain, Yanar Dag, and Ateshgah Fire Temple are two popular sights, and one should also consider a trip to the beautiful mountains, mud volcanoes and rock carvings in Gobustan.