Things to do & places to visit in Absheron Region, Azerbaijan

Absheron Region #1 destination in Azerbaijan 2023. The average rating score is 4.42 based on 21.6k traveler reviews, of 39 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Baku, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 16:06.

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5.0 Surakhani Ship Museum (292 reviews)
- Outstanding Ship Museum :)
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Launch of the first ever tanker- museum in the world in Baku will give the local residents and ever-growing tourists of the city the opportunity to get to know about the history of the Caspian Sea and the heroic efforts of Azerbaijani sailors. Surakhani ship-museum serves as a bridge between the past and the present history of modern Azerbaijan with its ancient sailing traditions. See more..
5.0 Aquapark Khazar Golden Beach (1 review)
- باكو اذربيجان
Water Parks
السلام عليكم ايها المسافرون الكرام الى ديار النار اذربيجان ...
انا اخوكم عصمت ابو عزير اذربيجاني مرشد سياحي و منظم رحلات وجولات سياحية في اذربيجان
اذا تتمنون ان تكتشفوا عجائب اذربيجان فأسرعوا بنا وتواصلوا عبر الواتساب مع هذا الرقم :
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4.5 Baku Old City (4.310 reviews)
- Old city and scammers
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Azerbaijan, Baku, is beautiful country. U can go back in Time Machine & feel the old vibes. Be careful from taxi, drivers. They do it with foreigners scam. They will be ask you first 5 manat then later they will be charge you 7or 8 manat. Freely you ask me for any questions. See more..
4.5 Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center (2.431 reviews)
- A Modern world architectural excellence.
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Being one of the most recognized architectural landmarks worldwide, the Heydar Aliyev Center is in the meantime one of the signature architectural landmarks of modern Baku. The building was designed by Zaha Hadid, a worlwide recognized architect and Pritzker Prize winner. See more..
4.5 Baku Boulevard (2.202 reviews)
- Mesmerizing View!
Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

The boulevard garden is a treat to watch and the place is so beautifully designed and maintained. You can go there in morning, afternoon, evening or night and it is always crowded with people relaxing, enjoying with their families, friends having good time. There is so much of positivity and energy in this place. Would definitely recommend and visit again! See more..
4.5 Maiden Tower (1.829 reviews)
- Baku icon
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Observation Decks & Towers

This is the most famous landmark of old Baku. With many stories regarding its history or name, the truth remains uncertain. But still we have the massive structure that beautifully lies at the footstep of old Baku, facing the shores of the Caspian sea. No visit to Baku is counted without admiring this place and if you have some extra time, why not visit it from the inside! See more..
4.5 Flame Towers (1.706 reviews)
- A modern symbol of the Land of Fire!
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Azerbaijan is known, since ancient times, as the "Land of Fire", mainly due to the large concentration of gas under the Absheron Peninsula and the natural flames that have been burning, throughout the centuries, in many parts of the country. These three skyscrapers, the "Flame Towers", represent these flames and are already a modern symbol of Baku and of Azerbaijan! They were inaugurated in 2012 and were projected by HOK (formerly Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum), an American design, architecture, engineering and urban planning firm. The buildings are occupied by apartments, offices and also by a hotel. You will pass many, many times by the "Flame Towers" while staying in Baku and I strongly recommend its evening observation, when the led motion displays are on. Unforgettable! Enjoy! See more..
4.5 Fountain Square (1.132 reviews)
- Great place to meet
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I live near Fountain square - always lively because there are so many cafes and restaurants. I haven’t been to one I don’t like! If you like bargains, there is a Miniso store, but also many other stores, phone companies banks, etc. Actually, it’s the center of Baku life in many ways. A short walk will get you to the old city. The surrounding area and Icherisher are also quite beautiful! See more..
4.5 Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum (1.053 reviews)
- The place where history speaks loudly
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum was established in accordance with the decree No. 130 of the Council of Ministers of the Azerbaijan SSR dated March 13, 1967. From 1967 to 1993, the museum was called the Azerbaijan State Museum of Carpet and Folk Applied Arts, from 1993 to 2014 – State Museum of Carpet and Applied Arts named after Latif Karimov, from 2014 to 2019 – Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, and from 2019 to the present – Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. It was the first specialised museum of carpets in the world. The exhibition includes three floors: 1st floor: Development of Azerbaijan carpet and its role in traditions. 2nd floor: Azerbaijani carpetweaving schools. 3rd floor: Carpetweaving of the contemporary period. See more..
4.5 Martyrs' Lane (508 reviews)
- A thought provoking and fitting memorial
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Cemeteries

Alley of Martyrs contains the cemetery and the eternal flame memorial for those killed by the Soviet Army in Black January 1990 and in the first Nagorno-Karabakh War 1988-1994. It is so beautifully kept with fresh flowers laid on the graves and placed around the eternal flame monument. It’s a peaceful, poignant place, particularly when you look at the engraved images of some of those killed and then note their ages. It’s a very fitting tribute for those whose lives were cut short defending the independence of Azerbaijan. See more..
4.5 Highland Park (502 reviews)
- Best if you visit early morning or in evening
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks

Highland Park is often the first stop on the itinerary of many tourists. I wound't recommend visiting during day time because the sun can be too hot and also their is too much of sunlight, it does washout some photos. There are graves of people who were killed by Armenians in the Armenia-Azerbaijan war in 90s. The park offers great photography background See more..
4.5 Fortress Walls of Icheri Sheher (425 reviews)
- Historical fortifications
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Great fortifications around the old city of Baku. Amazingly they kept it in a very good shape with its gates and canons. Many shops around are very interesting too. Maybe this a good place to look for a souvenir carpet See more..
4.5 Miniature Books (387 reviews)
- Tiny place for tiny things
Speciality Museums

It's an interesting little place with quite a strange idea. A whole bunch of miniature books. I have no idea where it come from this idea of creating such tiny books. They are assembled from around the world. Quite one of a kind place! See more..
4.5 Philharmonic Fountain Park (252 reviews)
- Old part of city
Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Fountains

I was walking along the Old city wall İçerişehir qala) and found this part with this beautiful fountain behind the Philarmonic theater of Baku. Architecture of the theater and the fountain reminds the gardens in the palaces. Quite and nice place to walk. See more..
4.5 Dagustu Park (Upland Park) (225 reviews)
- A Park with many names ...
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks

It has so many names that simply confuse the individual tourist. It is known as "Dagustu Park", or "Highland Park", also "Upland Park" and is commonly mistook as "Martyrs' Lane" and its "Eternal Flame Monument". The area is absolutely the same - the hilly side of Baku, with awesome views of the city itself, the "Bay of Baku", the "Caspian Sea", "Ferris Wheel", "Martyrs' Lane", "Eternal Flame Monument", "Mosque of the Martyrs", "Flame Towers" and so on. After the riots of January 1990, the sad "Black January", the area - the highest point in Baku - was chosen as a burial site for all those killed in the many conflicts that affected Azerbaijan in the 20th century. "Dagustu Park" is beautiful, touching and full of meanings. Respect may be a key word for all those visiting it. Try to come by sunset, with awesome some views of Baku and of the "Flame Towers", with their motion led displays. Be ready for climbing many stairs along the Park. Enjoy! See more..
4.5 Bibi-Heybat Mosque (197 reviews)
- Piece of history
Points of Interest & Landmarks

If u visiting Baku, so just have a look at this place, it's nice big got nice view from the yard , inside the mosque is so lovely, the colours and painting are fantastic. See more..
4.5 Park Bulvar Baku (167 reviews)
- Best shopping place in Baku
Shopping Malls

This was the place from where I actually bought something. There were some nice souvenir and jewellery stalls with prices less than one finds in icharesheher. The food court was also good and we bought baklawa from there that I am still eating after getting back home. See more..
4.5 Mud Volcanoes (149 reviews)
- Bubbling mud
Volcanos

As Tissa010 says below, they're not massive volcanoes, but even so, I thought they were pretty cool. Our tour included this and we changed from a modern vehicle into a Lada, which our driver let us have a go at driving. We got here early in the morning, which is the best time to visit as just before we left, there were lots of tourists arriving. The volcanoes are small hills, with mud bubbling from them - definitely worth seeing something unique See more..
4.5 Heydar Mosque (127 reviews)
- Very beautiful mosque in Baku
Religious Sites

We were only allowed to see the outside of the mosque but enjoyed my time at this beautiful location. I learnt a lot about the history from our guide who was kind enough to inform us about it. A must visit to all tourists...it’s indeed beautiful. Go in the daytime! See more..
4.5 Vahid Monument (127 reviews)
- With idea
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

It's interesting monument with description of life of this great Azerbaijani poet. It's located in Old city Baku. See more..
4.5 Workshop Ali Shamsi (126 reviews)
- Extra-ordinary place with talented owner!
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

One of the most attractive and extraordinary places in the heart of the Inner city. Of course paintings, masterpieces of Mr. Ali are wonderful! See more..
4.5 National Museum of History of Azerbaijan (118 reviews)
- Fabulous! Much better than I had expected.
Sunday: History Museums

The inside of this building is just spectacular. Entrance fee for foreigners was 10 manat and I recommend paying the extra 3 manat per group to have a guide as well. There is a lot of interesting history behind this man and his family but just seeing this opulent construction is worth the time. See more..
4.5 Nizami Museum of Literature (107 reviews)
- Literature made relevant
Speciality Museums

This is the best museum in Baku. The museum has guides who speak English, and they take you on a tour of Arabic, Turkic, Persian, and Azeri authors from the 9th through 20th centuries. I found myself anxious to read Nizami's work after the visit, and I am now one of his fans. Lovely building in convenient location near Fountain Square. See more..
4.5 Ganjlik Mall (106 reviews)
- Cafècity deliciousness
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

With its grand central atrium and equally impressive external facades, Azerbaijan’s largest shopping mall seamlessly blends form with function to deliver a premier shopping experience in a building that can be described as nothing less than a trophy property. Gross Internal Area 120,000 SM See more..
4.5 Sculpture Girl on Bench (102 reviews)
- A Thematic Sculpture!
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

Baku is the home of quaint statues. You can see them in the parks, squares and shopping streets. Most are crafted out of bronze. This statue, which shows a girl in a modern dress sitting on a bench applying lipstick, can be seen in the Fountain Square. This and some of the other statues in Baku, like those of the liberated woman and girl with an umbrella, show the modern face of Baku. They portray the modern free woman in a secular Azerbaijan. I really loved this twenty first century statue. See more..
4.5 House Museum of Nobel Brothers in Baku Villa Petrolea (31 reviews)
- One of the city highlights
Speciality Museums

Villa Petrolea was built in Baku by Ludvig and Emanuel Nobel in the 1880s. They chose this location for their opulent mansion to be in the middle of their production fields to have better control and oversight of their oil production and their company Branobel. Several generations of Nobels lived and were born in this mansion. Today, the villa has been restored to its former glory by the Baku Nobel Heritage Fund, and serves as a museum that preserves and promotes the Nobel heritage, wider East-West relations, and shows the lives of quintessential oil barons. See more..
4.0 Ateshgah - Fire Temple (905 reviews)
- Impressive temple - would have been magical in its heyday.
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins

It's an interesting place to visit, especially after the Fire Mountain. The flames here are now not natural due to the extraction of oil and gas reducing the pressure. You can though see how it would have been. There is a range of rooms with exhibitions in that are well worth looking through. See more..
4.0 Palace of the Shirvanshahs (784 reviews)
- Great point of attraction in Baku
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Castles

Great building and nice staff. Even we did not go the e-guide or a local guide, the local guide inside was trying always to explain to us and help us. The building and the area around it have a long history and interesting links with many major civilizations. See more..
4.0 Ferris Wheel (258 reviews)
- Unforgettable views of Baku and the Caspian Sea from Ferris Wheel!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

This is a relatively new attraction at Baku's "Sea Side National Park"! The "Ferris Wheel" is also known as "Baku Ferris Wheel", "Baku Eye" and still as "Devil's Wheel"! It was inaugurated in 2015 at Baku's Boulevard, in the Absheron Region. From its 30 air-conditioned enclosed cabins and from a maximum height of 60 mts., unforgettable views of Baku and the Caspian Sea. The full ride lasts around 30 to 40 minutes and is unmissable to all those visiting Baku! Evening rides, with all Baku's lights on, are absolutely fantastic! Enjoy! See more..
4.0 Boom Town (87 reviews)
- Where it all began!
Historic Walking Areas

When you reach Baku you are delighted to see a beautiful, clean historic city. You see skyscrapers and oil baron mansions. But how were all these financed. Oil was a common product in Azerbaijan and by 2012 Azerbaijan was supplying nearly half the oil of the world. The ugly rigs with donkey pumps can be seen on offshore platforms and on land on various locations. The barren desert landscape filled with oil extraction machinery brings to mind scenes from the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough. One easy way to see these landscapes is to sit on the red bus #125 in Bibi Heybat Mosque direction and get off at the mosque. Go towards the sea and look at the off shore platforms. Coming back to town you can see land extraction sites on your right. It is something worth seeing. See more..