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Azerbaijan
The central street in Baku
Why visit Azerbaijan
Billing itself as the 'Land of Fire', Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan) is a tangle of contradictions and contrasts. Neither Europe nor Asia, it's a nexus of ancient historical empires, but also a ‘new’ nation which has undergone an extraordinary transformation from the war-ravaged post-Soviet 1990s to an oil-enriched host of Formula 1 and Europa League football.
Top places to visit in Azerbaijan
Discover the best attractions in Azerbaijan from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in BakuMaiden’s Tower -
Attraction in BakuPalace of the Shirvanshahs -
Attraction in BakuHeydar Aliyev Center -
Attraction in AzerbaijanAlinja Castle - Attraction in AzerbaijanXan Sarayı
- Attraction in AzerbaijanMöminə Xatun
- Attraction in BakuYarat Contemporary Art Centre
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Azerbaijan travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Best Things to Do
The largest and most populous country in the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan spans high mountains and Caspian Sea beaches. Here are the best places to visit.
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Best Time to Visit
Azerbaijan is a country shaped by nature, alive with mud volcanoes, dramatic mountains and Caspian Sea beaches. Here are the best times to visit.
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Things to Know
Azerbaijan is a country shaped by nature, alive with mud volcanoes, dramatic mountains and Caspian Sea beaches. Here are the best times to visit.
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