Baku

The capital of Azerbaijan impresses with its contrasts. On the one hand, the medieval, fortified old town with the majestic, royal palace of the Shirvanshahs and the stone Maiden's Tower. On the other side, the modern, almost futuristic-looking center of Baku. The Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by Zaha Hadid, and the Flame Towers, visible from afar, are among the major highlights.