welcome to Azerbaijan the land of fire where history and modernity meet. Azerbaijan is a
beautiful country in the Caucasus region sitting within the shore of the Caspian Sea
and the Caucasus Mountains this country with the population of over 10 million might
not be known to many International tourists it is indeed a great destination for nature
lovers history and culture enthusiasts and foodies people here are friendly and
hospitable. Azerbaijan is truly a Hidden Gem that deserves its spot on every Travellers' list
plus getting into Azerbaijan is a breeze for most nationalities thanks to the new e-visa
system now it's time to gear up and get ready to explore Azerbaijan. In this video, I share
the top 10 places you absolutely cannot miss when you're exploring this country
you've touched down in Azerbaijan and guess what? your adventures starts right here in Baku
the capital city. Boku is indeed a unique and Lively City and it is worth spending
a few days here as you stroll in Baku you will witness the Striking contrast between the
modern Skyline and The Echoes of its ancient past the iconic flame Towers
a testament to azerbaijan's oil religious study Stand Tall against the backdrop of
the UNESCO listed Old City a lively Testament to baku's historical Roots parkour Boulevard
also known as the National Park is a popular place for po Locas and tourists to hang out
this for a minute is searching for several kilometers has beautiful
gardens and fountains offering stunning views of the Caspian Sea
for the best panoramic view of the city you can go up to Highland Park right next to the
famous flame Towers Boku is also home to some of the most remarkable modern architectural
buildings including the Heda Ali of Center and the Crystal Hall the venue of the 2012
Eurovision song contest these buildings showcase the city's ambition to be a global Center for
culture and architecture Boku can be your base for taking day to live to other parts of the country
she had known while Cruise old city is surrounded by defensive walls dating back to the 12th century
it offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Parkour here you can see the
evidence of Arab Persian Ottoman and Russian influence one of the main attractions here is
the Palace of the children which is known as the pair of azerbaijan's architecture it's a
complex from the 15th century that serve as the residents of the shirvon governors the rulers
of shirwan the other attraction here is Maiden Tower the oldest and most enigmatic structure
in boku's Old Town It is believed to have been built in the 12th century although its exciting
of construction and purpose is unknown Ulta is a great place to try some traditional food foreign
which has outstanding Universal value the region has been inhabited since prehistoric towns and it
is known for its collection of rock art engraving some of which date back and astonishing 40
000 years these interrogate engravies provide the window into their lives and
beliefs of the people that once lived in the region and offered a unique glimpse
into the history of Azerbaijan and avoid award this Rocky Antony Hills reflect the
whole history of this region from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages
the one you see behind me is a dream restaurant people used to go through the hole so their
wish would come true overstone is just an hour's drive from Baku which makes it a great day trip
many visitors to Azerbaijan may not know that the country has the highest number
of mod volcanoes in the world there are around 400 mod volcanoes spreading broadly across the
country a mod volcano is a type of volcano that erupts a mixture of water mud and gas instead
of molten rock the mode in this volcanoes is composed of a mixture of clay seeds and other
minerals which give the surface a unique appearance the mode from this volcanoes is
considered to have therapeutic properties and many people visit the area to experience the
mod pads the most popular mod volcanoes in Azerbaijan are close to kabustan not
far from Baku this means that you can visit both places in a single day today from Baku
foreign you're an attack which translates to Bernie mountain is an interesting natural site
in Azerbaijan this site is nothing short of extraordinary this hill is always on fire due
to the gas deposits under the Sandstone surface this amazing phenomenon does not depend on human
participation and occurs continuously day and night in any weather condition locals call it the
Eternal Flame and many believe that this was a holy mountain and it became a place of
pilgrimage while the exact history of yarn attack remains clocked in mystery a local Legend has it
that a Shepherd once accidentally lit a fire there and the hill has been burning ever since
often called the fire temple of Boku is a special place on the offshorean peninsula where fire and
Faith have mixed for centuries foreign rituals started here a long time ago around the 10th
Century at the peninsula's natural gas band the temple we see now was built between the 17th
and 18th century the structure is similar to the kariman cellars similar to the old East Travelers
could stay up people still wonder if this Temple was built for the restrain or Hindu worship it is
like a mix of both in its designs some experience believed that it was first for the restrans but
later it became more like a Hindu place of worship in 1969 using up a lot of the natural gas in the
area made the flame go out but today the Flames are still here thanks to boku's main gas supply
in 1975 the temple became a museum then in 1998
the temple got a special recognition from UNESCO as a world heritage site
is the Hidden Gem located in the city of maraza and it was built in the 15th century inside its
version Muhammad also known as diribaba is buried According to some Legends Sheikh
Muhammad possessed miraculous powers and was known for his ability to heal the sick Sheikh
Muhammad had the last wish and he wanted to see where he would be buried when he found his grave
he started Living in his grave like while he was alive and then he died while he was
praying some believe that his body has been preserved without any shape of decomposition
and some believe that Sheikh Muhammad was an angel and he never died and he's alive
in the north of Azerbaijan the ancient capital of Caucasian Albania is surrounded by the country's
highest peaks it is a great place to visit both in summer and winter one of the best
ways to explore the area is to take a cable car which takes you to an altitude of 1920 meters
during the summer you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the area but in the winter
this place turns into a snowy Wonderland perfect for skin and having fun in the snow
just three kilometers from Cabela City there is no whole lake one of the most
popular destinations in Azerbaijan the lake is surrounded by large mountains it is one of the
highest lakes in Azerbaijan located 700 meters above sea level in the middle of three mountains
despite its high altitude it can be easily reached by car some believe that nohur was
created after World War II to supply surrounding villages with water but some other stories say
that after the earthquake the mountain collapsed and now is delay and the source of this lake is
just rainwater there are hotels and restaurants around the lake which make it a perfect place
for relaxing and unwinding you can't swim in the lake but you can rent a boat or go fishing
the seven Beauties water for yonderable John is a true natural wonder that Cascades down a series
of seven Terraces each with his own unique beauty the waterfalls flow from the highest peaks of the
Caucasus Mountains to see all seven Terraces you need to hike for around 2 hours during
winter climbing the waterfall becomes tricky because it's all Frozen and covered in ice but
when Spring and Summer roll around things change you'll find tea houses along the mountain roads
there are cozy spots where you can enjoy some tea and a special cabala Jam which is a local treat
there you have it the top 10 places to visit in Azerbaijan if you need more details make sure to
check out our other region travel series for now thanks for watching and see you in the next video
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