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Welcome to the Azerbaijan traveler blog. In the articles and essays of our blog, the reader will find a lot of informative things about the country in which we live. The peculiarities of culture, history, traditions, and the people themselves, who are called Azerbaijanis, are our main topic.

In addition, the blog includes post with recommendations. In order for the guests of our republic to come here already informed, our authors introduce them to the Azerbaijani realities, which no longer need to be searched for in extraneous sources.

Perhaps any topic related to Azerbaijan is reflected on our pages.

 

Tears of Lovers

Thousand years ago, maybe more, a tribe of Persian-speaking Talysh lived in the mountains.

Nizami Street in Baku

Nizami Street is also called Torgovaya Street by local people. It is customary to call Nizami Street not only the street

Grave of Unknown Soldier

In all countries of the world where wars have ever been fought, there is

Films shot in Baku

Cinema has always been loved in Baku. And not only to watch. Most natives of the USSR are familiar with many films shot in Baku and

Azerbaijan is a popular tourist destination for Arabs

Azerbaijan vacation package has recently been very relevant for

Sheki, Azerbaijan: from the Scythians to the present days

Sheki city – is one of the ancient cities

14 February. Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day for couples would be unforgettable if they choose their

Thor Heyerdahl: A wanderer amongst the Gobustan cliffs which sparkle blinds.

Azerbaijan has been twice the site of

Outdoor Recreation in Azerbaijan

In recent years, interest in hiking, trekking, camping and other outdoor activities in Azerbaijan has grown.

Azerbaijani Manat and Foreign Currency

Due to the stable economic condition

The First Oil Well in the World

The first oil well in the world in the

Pakistan – Azerbaijan

  Analyzing the History of the relationships between Azerbaijan and Pakistan, dozens of facts,

Nature of Azerbaijan

The features that distinguish Azerbaijan nature from the nature of other countries make the country

The First Oriental Opera

The first oriental opera Leyli and Majnun unites initial constituents by Nizami and a breath in poems of Fizuli.

10 best restaurants in Baku

Anyone who wants to visit all the restaurants in Baku is faced with the

Mud Volcanoes in Gobustan

Azerbaijan — is one of the former

Tickets to Baku

You can travel to Azerbaijan by plane. Azerbaijan’s national carriers are Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)

Azerbaijan Traditional Lunch

   At lunchtime, the restaurants and cafes in Baku are crowded. There are

Yanardag. The Burning Mountain

It stands apart from the main part of

Azerbaijan Flag

On February 5, 1991, after Azerbaijan regained its independence, the tricolor banner – the national flag of

The First Commuter Train in the USSR

There had been applied to an action the Baku – Sabunchi – Surakhani

Tel-Aviv-Baku!

Before you pay attention to the flight schedule of Tel Aviv – Baku, it is worth recalling the relations of the

Azerbaijani men

He is Azerbaijani. Morning greets him already awake before dark. When it’s light, you have to work,

Attractions in Baku

Ancient Baku, whose age scientists still cannot determine, is a real world gold fund of attractions.

Azerbaijan- a precious treasure for a botanist!

It is not a secret that Azerbaijan is a truly incredible land! Fascinating views on the serrated chains of blue-grey chains of Guba mountains, on the

Shirvanshah Palace

1300 years ago, Arabs came to Azerbaijan. They brought with them religion Islam and its prophet, their

Naftalan Resorts

Naftalan is known for the fact that it produces medicinal oil – naphthalan. The foundations of a laboratory study of the properties of oil and minerals of Naftalan were laid in 1926.

Baku Zoo

In the south of Azerbaijan, where the winter is not cold and mild, there is a winter home of amazing birds – pink

Azerbaijan: registration method for foreigners.

To enter the country when crossing the border of Azerbaijan Republic, it

28-th May – The Independence Day

28-th May is the Republic Day, a solemnly celebrated state holiday

Gobustan is a fragment of the Stone Age in Azerbaijan

The Gobustan tour is one of the

Azerbaijan cuisine – National Piti

The NATIONAL CUISINE OF AZERBAIJAN is a whole culture with a

Lahij – village of masters

The picturesque Lahij village is located on the Asian slopes of the

Azerbaijani Mugham

In the rich tradition of Azerbaijani folk music that is the heritage of musical art for all mankind there is

Maiden Tower: origin of the name

Each city has an architectural symbol. This is the Hagia

Azerbaijani wines

Since immemorial time, large number of wild grapes have been growing on the territory of different

Caspian sturgeon

A favorable environment has been created in the water of the Caspian Sea for a specific flora due to special

Ski resorts of Azerbaijan

The famous Norwegian traveler and naturalist Thor Heirdall put forward

Tea culture of Azerbaijan

When you are tired in the middle of the working day,

Tours to Azerbaijan in honor of the Victory Day.

In 2020, Azerbaijan Republic

Map of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Republic is located on the chains of the Northern and Southern Caucasus Mountains, on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. A small

People of Azerbaijan are the happiness of the country.

Azerbaijan is bursting the culture

Baku is the oil capital of the world

We live in an era of an active phase of scientific and technological

Bazaars in Baku (Most Popular Food Markets of Baku)

What comes first to our mind hearing

BAKU JAZZ FESTIVAL 2021

The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has left its mark on the holding of

Azerbaijan: etymology and meaning

Our country has been called Azerbaijan since immemorial time.

Shaki City: Khan’s Palace

Shaki city is located in the north of Azerbaijan, on the Asian slope of

Tours to Azerbaijan in Autumn.

In 2021, during the golden autumn and harvest season, the tour

Lakes of Azebaijan

The land of Azerbaijan can be called a lake land without exaggeration, at least because the entire eastern border of our country is the coastline

List of VIP hotels in Baku

The travel operator Azerbaijan Travel International is ready to provide accommodation services for guests

Tourism in Azerbaijan: renaissance after quarantine

2020. These four numbers have become significant for the whole

Jean-Claude Van Damme in Azerbaijan

Vandam village of Gabala district of Azerbaijan is now a new home for a statue of Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Shopping in Baku

The busiest street of the city is Nizami Street. It is also called “Torgovaya” according to the old, pre-revolutionary tradition. The

Baku nightlife

Baku among all cities in Azerbaijan is the most vibrant for its nightlife, ranging from clubs, bars, and discos to live music. Prices for food and drinks are reasonable in comparison

War Trophy Park

During the 44-day Patriotic War, Azerbaijan liberated its lands, which had been under occupation for about 30 years. The long-awaited period of peace has finally arrived in

Karabakh horses

For thousands of years ago horses have been a faithful friend and companion of people. Horse breeding has been practiced in Azerbaijan since ancient times.

Khinalug

Khinalug is an ancient Caucasian village going back to the Caucasian Albanian period. It is located high up in the mountains of Guba district of Azerbaijan.

Mardakan Fortress

Mardakan castle is a quadrangular historic castle located in Mardakan. It is one of the most noticeable castles in Mardakan. The castle was built in the middle of the 12th

Historic mosque in Shemakha city

Traveling in Azerbaijan would be incomplete without visiting the Shemakhi city – the ancient capital of the country.

Common phrases in Azerbaijani

When you will visit Azerbaijan, like in any other country, definitely there will be some people that don’t speak English at all. Here are some most

List of National parks of Azerbaijan

National Parks of Azerbaijan are run by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Diri Baba Mausoleum

Diri Baba mausoleum stands in a square located on a cliff. The first storey has a hall, which has a passageway to an octahedral cupola from a small vestibule.

Old City – Inner City

Baku Old Town is the biggest historical attraction in Baku. Being classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Old Town is not only a bunch of ancient stones, but it is a lively area

Azerbaijani Cuisine (6 Famous Azerbaijani Dishes)

Azerbaijani national cuisine is very diverse and has dozens of different types of dairy, meat, flour, vegetable

5 tips for visiting Azerbaijan, which a tourist should know.

At the beginning, it should be noted that this article has nothing to do with security measures. The law

Temple of Fire “Ateshgah”

A long time ago, even before our era, Hindu Brahmanites and Persians-Zoroastrians heard that in the country called Absheron there are places

Krasnaya Sloboda – Azerbaijan (Caucasian Jerusalem) 1742 year.

Lots of nations intertwined with their roots in the north of Azerbaijan, constituting a single Azerbaijani

Baku Boulevard: History and Geography

Mostly visitors call this place the Embankment. But this can be a bit confusing, because Baku people themselves call Neftyanikov Avenue

Armenia – Azerbaijan (for tourists that want to visit Azerbaijan after visiting Armenia)

Having arrived in Azerbaijan after

Uniqueness of Baku Architecture: Treasures, pollinated by time

The atmosphere of old Baku is found

Universities of Azerbaijan: Which is preferable? 2021

Universities of Azerbaijan

Aliaga Vahid – What Is Meyhana?

Aliaga Vahid is an Azerbaijani poet and writer, he can be considered the

Baku Metro: What Were the Names of the Baku Metro Stations?

Baku Metro

Cinematography of Azerbaijan: The Origin of the Movie in Azerbaijan

December 2000, the former

Azerbaijan in The Second World War: Failure of Hitler

Azerbaijan’s contribution to the Second World War is truly huge. The

The First Circus Of The USSR: Baku (1967) The History Of the “Burning” Circus

The first stationary menagerie

LIST Of Baku Beaches: (Safe/Dangerous Cultural And Wild Beaches of Baku)

Sunny Baku, summer heat,

TOP 3 The Highest Mountains of Azerbaijan – The Giants of the Caucasus

Azerbaijan combines the mountain

How is the weather in Baku? (What You Need to Know Before You Arrive) 2021

The capital of Azerbaijan – Baku

The Miracle of the Absheron Peninsula: Why is the colour of Masazir lake pink?

Plunging into the history

Euro to Azerbaijani manat – a fresh view of an Austrian designer)

Azerbaijani manat is the first thing

Prices in Baku

Appearing in an unfamiliar city, the main thing is to get to know it as close as possible from the beginning.

Tours in Azerbaijan

Full day and multi-day tours in Azerbaijan, such as a tour to Sheki, tour to Gabala, tour to Guba, or an

Tours in Baku

Following the links below, you can get acquainted with the details of our travel programs – group, individual (both day trip and multi-day) with the

Azerbaijan national breakfast

Gourmets, who have chosen Azerbaijan as place for traveling, will return to their homeland with full of

The Fastest!

According to the statistics of The National Geographic, Azerbaijan took the first place in the world in excursion tourism.

Caspian Sea – an inspiration for the poets.

  If you decided to choose a tour to Azerbaijan, the meeting with a

Travel to Azerbaijan

The Journeys to Azerbaijan usually begin with landing in the International Airport of  H. Aliyev (Baku). There are plenty of  direct

Merci Baku

Baku tour is an excursion into the history of science, religions and the commercial East. İt is a resort holiday on the coast of the

Gabala – the second cultural capital of Azerbaijan

The history of the city Gabala has its roots in the beginning of our era.

Transport in Baku

Baku is a modern city with a relatively developed transport infrastructure. Taxis are also available here.

Azerbaijan is a winner of NatGeo Traveler Awards

Azerbaijan won the National Geographic Traveler Awards.

Spray Art in Baku

During the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of talented artists in Azerbaijan

Pomegranate Festival

A great pomegranate festival is held annually during the days of collecting pomegranate in Goychay/

Tourism in Azerbaijan

The World Travel and Tourism Council reported that Azerbaijan is now among the top ten countries that has the greatest increase in visitors from 2010 to 2016.

How to get to Azerbaijan

Air Transportation You can travel to Azerbaijan by plane. The national carrier of Azerbaijan is Azerbaijan Airlines