What's Baku Old Town like?
In Baku Old Town, you can spend time visiting the historical sites or simply enjoy the restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Maiden's Tower and Palace of the Shirvan Shahs. There's plenty more to see, including Philarmonia Garden.
How to get to Baku Old Town
Flying to:
- Baku (GYD-Heydar Aliyev Intl.), 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Baku Old Town
Things to see and do in and around Baku Old Town
What to see in Baku Old Town
- Maiden's Tower
- Palace of the Shirvan Shahs
- Philarmonia Garden
Things to do near Baku Old Town:
- Baku City Circuit (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Nizami Street (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
- Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- 28 Mall (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Port Baku Mall (1.6 mi/2.5 km away)
When is the best time to visit Baku?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 26°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: November, October, February, December (average 37 mm of rainfall)