Old City & Maiden Tower

★ 4.5🇦🇿 BakuSuggested visit Half day

Historic SitesArchitecture

A millennium-old walled stone city by the Caspian with maze lanes and medieval towers.

Overview

Icherisheher, Baku's World Heritage old town, holds the Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshahs' Palace within its walls. Climbing the tower at dusk rewards you with views over the Caspian Sea and the modern skyline.

Highlights

•Maiden Tower viewpoint over the Caspian
•Shirvanshahs' Palace complex

Practical tips

•Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestones
•Early morning light is best for the walls and tower

Practical information

Best time: Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct

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