Baku, also known as Baky or Bakı, is the largest city in the Caucasus and the capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea on the southern tip of the Absheron Peninsula. There are three major divisions in Baku: İçəri Şəhər (the ancient city), the Soviet built city, and the newest part of the city. The population as of January 2012 was 3,202,300.
Baku - The Capital of Azerbaijan
Elmler Akademiyasi Town in Baku
Elmler Akademiyasi is a science and technology town in Baku which is the home of Azaerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and nation’s top university, Baku State University and the national university established for the technology development Azerbaijan Technical University along with several other important universities and research centers of the country
Places To Stay in Baku
There are several hotels and hostel in the surround of Elmlar Akademiyasi which you can find on Booking.com and AirBnB. IMAQ Research Group has also coordinated with some hotels for discounted accommodation which you can avail via contacting the conference secretariat.
Top Places to Visit in Baku
Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, Palace of The Shirvanshahs, Heydar Aliyev Centre, Flame Towers, Baku Eye, Denizkenar Milli Park, Nizami Street, Highland Park, Heydar Mosque, Icherisheher Fortress Walls and many more are lovely places in Baku call for a great holiday vacation.
A trip to these places will not only give you a sneak peak about the heritage of this age old city but will also embrace you with its vibrancy.
Flame Towers in Baku
Flame Towers in Baku happens to be a trio of skyscrapers with the tallest tower being 182 meters high. The flame shaped towers happen to symbolize the element of fire. The flame towers are home to some 130 residential apartments spread across 33 floors, office blocks, and service apartments.
Dənizkənarı Milli Park/Baku Boulevard
Baku Boulevard which is also known as Dənizkənarı Milli Park was established in the year 1909 runs parallel to the Baku Seafront. The heritage of this place goes back to almost 100 years. It is considered as one of the oldest and the most valuable monuments in Azerbaijan.
Fountain Square
Fountain Square happens to be a public square that is located in downtown Baku. This popular square was known to be Parapet in the bygone times. It is called fountain square because of the presence of dozens of fountains which were constructed in the course of Soviet rule.
Icherisheher
Icherisheher is a Fortress walled city happens to be one of the largest forts that consists of the Icheris Sheher (Old City) as well as the towers surrounding it. Being one of the popular places in Baku has been included in the UNESCO World heritage list in the year 2000.