Another big day walking around town. We headed for the funicular and a fabulous view (somewhat hazy) of the Caspian Sea. The operator was out to lunch so we walked down to the city and made our way to the old part of town.
Jo suggested a rooftop snack, but the cafe was closed for Novruz. So we headed into the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and wandered around. It’s impressive when you realise it was built centuries ago, without modern machinery.
After the palace, we meandered through the alleyways, there’s so much to see and around every corner something different to admire. The area around the Maiden’s Tower was teeming with families out enjoying the beautiful weather…much better and warmer than we had expected…so easy to understand why cultures would celebrate the coming of Spring!
The contrast between old and new is everywhere, and the Flame Towers seem to dominate the skyline, wherever you look!
Chris Godman 
And a few more carpets. Hehe
Love all the old stuff
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Everywhere you look, such a variety!
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Fantastic!
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The place is so clean. It’s like Switzerland! The history must be amazing as well.
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The place is very clean, we’re impressed and a bit surprised.
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I’m sure I heard that due to Russian irrigation etc that the Caspian Sea has lost a lot of it’s former volume!! Did it look like “the tide was out” at Baku?
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Yes, we’ve heard that too, but the tide was still lapping against the promenade. There are very few vessels in the downtown area…evidently most are further down the coast.
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Treasures on every corner
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I want one of those colourful pyramids!
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We can make them when you come up at Christmas time!
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