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10 things to see and do in Baku

Oil-rich Baku divides opinion amongst visitors
Oil-rich Baku divides opinion amongst visitors
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Oil-rich Baku divides opinion amongst visitors The view from the 12th-century Maiden TowerAzerbaijan Carpet Museum is designed to look like a rugBaku Boulevard is one of the most pleasing areas of the cityHeydar Aliyev Center was modelled on the signature of its namesakeThe all new Baku National Stadium opened earlier this yearGobustan National Park has some remarkable cave artThe 360° Bar is on the 25th floor of the Hilton Hotel in BakuFire-jumping at Novruz is said to burn away lingering woesYanar Dag is known locally as Fire MountainEat like a local at Kafe Araz on Fountain Square

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