The Trip to the Country of Fires

Azerbaijan is a very remarkable country, boasting unique history and traditions. The numerous trade routes of the Great Silk Road used to intersect the country in the old times. Azerbaijan is often called ‘the country of fires’, as rich oil and gas deposits lying close to the surface throughout the country, when kindled, used to form gigantic burning columns growing right from the ground and to impress greatly the ancient fire-worshipping tribes inhabiting the territory. Those times were commemorated in numerous temples and rock paintings.

Night view of Baku city, Azerbaijan

‘The Trip to the Country of Fires’ includes all the Azerbaijan’s key attractions that any visitor must see: the Mountain Park, Old City, Heydar Aliyev Centre, Magomayev Philharmonic Hall, Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Gobustan National Park and many others.

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Old City (inner city). Baku, Azerbaijan

The ruins of the gates of Albanian capital Gabala, Azerbaijan

Shabaka (Palace of Shaki Khans). Shaki, Azerbaijan

Yanar Dag mountain. The Burning Mountain in Azerbaijan

Gobustan National Park. Baku, Azerbaijan