Culture
The Maiden Tower is a historic landmark of Baku. Researchers date its earliest sections to the 6th–7th century BC. It has operated as a museum since 1964 and is part of the UNESCO-listed cultural heritage of Icherisheher.
Icherisheher is also home to the Shirvanshahs' Palace Complex, a medieval palace ensemble dating from the 15th century. It comprises the palace, the Divankhana, the mausoleum, the mosque, the bathhouse, the shrine, gates, a fountain, and ancillary buildings. As a museum reserve, the complex showcases medieval Azerbaijani statehood, art, and architecture.
Cuisine
Icherisheher has traditional restaurants serving classic Azerbaijani dishes, as well as cafés, terraces, and bars. Visitors can explore its narrow streets, craft workshops, souvenir shops, traditional Azerbaijani restaurants, cafés, and terraces.
Geographical Setting
The Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator is located near Baku.
The surrounding area of Baku includes Şıx Çimərliyi, Canavar Qapısı Dağı, Karvansaray Adası, and Keçəldağ. The Baku Botanical Garden is also located in the surrounding area of Baku.
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