The design of the sleek, flame-shaped towers pays tribute to Azerbaijan’s tradition of fire worship, the country’s natural gas resources and its modern role as a hotspot for technology and ...

Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, with the Flame Towers. Believe it or not, Baku sits 28 metres below sea level, which makes it the world’s lowest lying capital city. (In fact, it is one of only two ...

Best viewed from Old City, the electric light show of the Flame Towers put a spotlight to the striking contrast between old and new in Baku. Situated in Eurasia or Central Asia, Azerbaijan is on the ...