Not quite as old as that (but pretty ancient nonetheless) is Baku’s Maiden Tower. Constructed in the 11th to 12th century, this relic and famous symbol of the city is now a UNESCO World Heritage ...

Yet around it, Baku has ... Between the Old City’s scents and flavours, you’ll also find history. One of the oldest structures still standing is the mysterious Maiden Tower.

For lovers of architecture, Azerbaijan’s capital city, Baku, hosts an incredible range of man-made wonders, old and new. The diverse mix of influences from both east and west has produced a city ...

The Icheri Sheher is a symbol of pride for the Azerbaijan people and the Maiden Tower especially, shown on their currency, the manat. The Old City of Baku, including the Maiden Tower, was ...

As many of Europe's popular cities seem to be getting busier and busier, it's time to start looking for breaks in some of the ...

But, then again, Baku is a tiny treasure, a former hub of the Silk Road on the shores of the Caspian Sea. In the Old City ... The nearby Maiden Tower – built as a symbol of the ancient, fire ...