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Welcome to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire, sits between Europe and Asia, offering travelers a mix of UNESCO-recognized historical appeal, natural beauty in spades and a dazzlingly modern capital. Explore this lesser known destination through these stunning photos.
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Old meets new in Baku
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a mishmash of old and new. The modern Flame Towers stand in contrast to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City (Icherisheher) – a site that’s been inhabited since the Paleolithic period. Among the highlights of the Walled City of Baku is Shirvanshah’s Palace, a sandstone complex that served as the dynastic seat of power during the Middle Ages.
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Azerbaijan’s oldest mosque
Azerbaijan is predominantly Muslim, though a small part of the population are members of the Russian Orthodox or Armenian Orthodox churches. Originally built in 743 (and rebuilt in 2013), Juma ranks as the nation’s first and one of its largest mosques.
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The mystery of the Maiden Tower
The Maiden Tower, a stone tower rising 95 feet above the…
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