About Baku
The historical center of Baku reveals its tumultuous past, from its roots as a Silk Road port city, through its oil boom to its Soviet period. The old city is a maze of alleys, mosques, historic buildings and remnants of fortification, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower, now listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Much more than a historic site, the city hosts vibrant arts and cultural activities, as well as a bustling modern business sector.
![Old City walls](https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/06/b5/6c/05/old-city-baku.jpg?w=700&h=-1&s=1)
![Grandi rocce a Gobustan](https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/01/f1/fa/a4/gobustan-rock-art.jpg?w=500&h=300&s=1)
![Exterior shot from the Boluvar.. They love their flag BTW](https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/04/93/40/de/exterior-shot-from-the.jpg?w=500&h=300&s=1)