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Things to see in Baku (Azerbaijan): 66 places and when to go

Baku is a major city in Azerbaijan with around 2,122,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 66 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (20), History (17), Temples (14). The best known are Palace of the Shirvanshahs, National Art Museum of Azerbaijan and Maiden Tower. The best time to come is April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June to August and November. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Azerbaijan · 40.3972, 49.8603
Population
About 2,122,000
Places
66 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Museums and art (20) · History (17) · Temples (14) · Nature (10) · Hot springs (3) · With kids (2)
Best time
April to May and September to October.
Also possible
March, June to August and November.
Nearest airport
GYD Baku, 18 km as the crow flies

What to see in Baku

The places in and around Baku, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 42, by what you come to do:

When to go to Baku

The best time to visit Baku is April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not9:25
  2. FebBetter not10:27
  3. MarPossible11:41
  4. AprBest time13:05
  5. MayBest time14:15
  6. JunPossible14:52
  7. JulPossible14:37
  8. AugPossible13:36
  9. SepBest time12:15
  10. OctBest time10:54
  11. NovPossible9:43
  12. DecBetter not9:08

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. In April, 66 of the 66 places are at their best.

When to go to Azerbaijan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Baku

The nearest main airport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD, Baku), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around Azerbaijan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Azerbaijan, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Baku?

The best known: Palace of the Shirvanshahs, National Art Museum of Azerbaijan, Maiden Tower, National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, Baku Zoo. In all, 66 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Baku?

April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June to August and November. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.

How do you get to Baku?

The nearest main airport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 18 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Baku as the destination and these 66 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.