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#1 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
I have written about the Maiden Tower previously in my blog (http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/12212/A-Short-Time-in-Baku-Baku-4), but I have yet to venture into the historical dwelling until recently. My friend Aysel insisted that we go there, so I finally went. It is funny thinking how I hav…
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#2 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
In 1958, seeping subterranean gases were accidentally caught on fire and continued to burn day and night. Fifty years later and the fire still burns.
When Eric and I headed out to Yanar Dag, I had Metallica's Jump in the Fire and the Bangles' "Eternal Flame" playing in my head. Needless to say…
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#3 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
Shirvanshah's Palace is one place that everyone should see when in Baku. I would rank it up there with the Maiden Tower, Martyr's Alley, Fountain Square, Old City, and all of the various underground discos as things everyone's "must see" list.
The palace dates back to 15th century and contains s…
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#4 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
Since moving to Baku, I have desired to visit the Taza Mosque. The only problem is it has been getting restored since before I came here. I have been there several times prior to this most recent visit, but the sheer amount of workers have made it impossible to do anything except walk around the …
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#5 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
Martyr's Alley was originally a park during communist days. Around 1991, the park was dedicated to the Baku residents massacred by the Red Army on January 20, 1990. Every year on this date, the park is filled with mourners and television stations run day long recaps of that time in history. Aside…
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#6 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
I am not a religious person, but nevertheless I am fascinated with religious buildings. Here in Azerbaijan, most people automatically assume that I am a Christian because I am from the States. They are confused when I tell them that I am Agnostic. Nothing freaks religious people out more than some…
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#7 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
As drivers here are often reckless, there are more and more underground walkway springing up around Baku. One of the older ones is located near the Academic Theater near Fuzili Square. In addition to being a "safe haven" for pedestrians, it also full of booths of individuals selling anything -- bo…
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#8 of 8 things to do in Baku
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mickeyd302 says:
By itself Zorge Park is very bland and the only thing that is worthwhile to view is the "Big Brother is Watching You" Orwellian nightmare of a statue in the park. In all honesty, those eyes really freaked me out.
The park is named after a Soviet spy during WWII. Zorge was born in Baku to Russia…
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Maiden Tower
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Martyr's Alley
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The Underground Bazaar/Walkway -- a Shortcut, Good Deals and Possibly Dante's Inner Circle of Hell
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