What is the famous square in Baku?

Fountains Square (Azerbaijani: F?vvar?l?r meydani) is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet.



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Everyone who comes to Baku does come to Nizami Street, Baku. It is appropriate to say that Nizami Street is the place in Baku you have to go to. Also known as Targoviy Street, Nizami Street is a place where everyone comes for a reason or no reason at all. This is a bustling shopping street in the center of Baku city.

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If you're planning on taking a trip to Azerbaijan, don't miss these amazing things to do in Baku.
  • Do A Walking Tour Of The Baku Old City.
  • See The Bibi Heybat Mosque.
  • Climb Up The Maiden Tower.
  • Visit The Mud Volcanoes At Gobustan National Park.
  • Check Out The Flame Towers.
  • Wander Through The Azerbaijan Carpet Museum.


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Azerbaijan, the land of fire! One of Azerbaijan's most famous sites is Yanar Dag (or “Burning Mountain“), a natural glowing fire burning on a hillside along the Caspian Sea.

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Other FAQ About Visiting Baku I'd recommend spending no less than two days in Baku. This will allow you to explore Baku attractions like the Flame Towers and Maiden's Tower at a leisurely pace. Moreover, since you will likely travel to Baku by plane, you need at least two days to justify the journey.

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We feel that 2 days is just the right amount of time to see the highlights of Baku and get a feel for this very interesting city. One thing we didn't do was go to the mud volcanoes of Gobustan just outside of Baku. With an extra day ( and cooler weather) this can also be on your Baku itinerary.

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Nizami Street, Baku is clearly one of the most attractive places in the city. On your Azerbaijan Tour, you cannot miss shopping on Nizami Street or simply being there.

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How Safe is Baku for Tourists? Thanks to income from oil and gas, Baku is a modern capital city with decent public transport and is generally safe. There are some risks of petty theft in crowds or bars, and tourists can be a target of drink spiking and other scams (see above) in Western-style bars and nightclubs.

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Milli Park, Nizami Street, Highland Park, Heydar Mosque, Icherisheher Fortress Walls a nd many more. The lively places in Baku call for a great holiday vacation. A trip to these places will not only give you a sneak peak about the heritage of this age old city but will also embrace you with its vibrancy.

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In Baku local and foreign women usually dress in western-style clothing. It is now more acceptable for men in Baku to wear shorts in the summer months but outside of Baku it can be frowned upon and attract unwelcome attention.

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A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,867.4$ (3,174.6man) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 519.0$ (882.3man) without rent. Baku is 66.5% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Baku is, on average, 90.0% lower than in New York.

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The best time to go to Baku is the span from April to October. During the summer months Baku suffers from extremely bright sun rays where as winter months are extremely cold. Baku has a very dry weather. The months of January, July and November must be avoided in order to avoid the dryness of the place.

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All goods and services are paid in local currency. Pounds sterling, US dollars and euros are easily exchanged. Major hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Baku usually accept credit cards. There are ATMs in most major towns and cities.

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As this is a Muslim country, foreign women should dress modestly, especially in the rural areas, and cultivate a certain coolness of manner. Women can dress in normal western-style modest clothing, although female visitors should avoid wearing short skirts (they must be below the knee) and shorts.

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Backpacking Azerbaijan Suggested Budgets On a mid-range budget of about 175 AZN per day, you can stay in a private hostel room or Airbnb, eat out a lot more, take some guided tours, enjoy a few drinks out, take some taxis, and visit more paid attractions.

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Don't bring anything Armenian into the country The conflict has developed a strong sense of suspicion on both sides. Visitors with an Armenian stamp in their passport might be questioned by immigration officers. Those caught bringing goods from the country-that-can't-be-named may even be refused entry.

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Here are some of the best souvenirs to take back home with you, which represent the unique spirit of this place.
  • Armudu Glass. Tea serving and tea drinking are a considerable part of Azeri's culture. ...
  • Kelaghayi. This is a traditional Azeri headscarf for women. ...
  • Azerbaijanian jewelry. ...
  • Chirag. ...
  • Carpet.


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