Baku is Azerbaijan's capital on the Caspian Sea, where a walled old city sits beneath the Flame Towers and a long seaside boulevard. Fire temples and mud volcanoes lie in the surrounding region. It is a secular country with a Muslim majority and a relaxed, mixed pace of life.
A full guide to this place is on its way.
Good to know for Muslim travellers
- Azerbaijan is majority Muslim and secular, and halal food is easy to find in Baku.
- Alcohol is widely available in shops and restaurants.
- The old city's mosques sit among the lanes of the UNESCO listed centre.
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn are mild; summer is hot and winter winds can be strong.
