Lying at the crossroads of East and West, Azerbaijan's capital reveals its Zoroastrian, Islamic and Soviet past – and it's oil-rich present – through its unique design. Space and time appear to ...

Until its oil boom of about 150 years ago, the city of Baku didn't really stretch beyond the walls of its old 12th-century fortress. But stand today atop the 15th-century Shirvanshahs' Palace, a ...

Known as the city of winds, Baku offers warm hospitality, rich culture, inspiring architecture and natural beauty to amuse all kinds of travellers. The city is soaked in history, and almost every turn ...

This video shows the modern waterfront of Baku, Azerbaijan, where a large curved glass structure with a wide opening through ...

BAKU, Azerbaijan -- Baku shimmers with oil wealth and audacious architecture. But Azerbaijan's capital also reflects older ...

Inspired by its surroundings, the Baku Banquet Hall will cater to the social and business market of the capital. Once completed, the project will be able to host various events, such as exhibitions, ...

People have been drilling for oil in Azerbaijan since the mid-19th Century. But in the 21st Century, the wealth generated by oil exports led to an unprecedented construction boom in Baku, a large city ...

From the moment I land at the stunning Hyder Aliyev Airport, I’m bewitched by Baku. Exquisite architecture, wide, open roads, leafy parks, bustling restaurants, charming people, and the UNESCO World ...

The conference also emphasizes the need for climate-resilient architecture. This includes strategies for adapting buildings to withstand extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and other climate ...

BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 22. The Azerbaijani capital has beautiful architecture and buildings, Latvian athlete Nikola Vasiljeva participating in the FIG (International Gymnastics Federation) World Cup ...