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Discover Baku, the vibrant capital of Azerbaijan where ancient Silk Road history meets futuristic architecture on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
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Baku is situated on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula. This unique position makes it the lowest lying national capital in the entire world, sitting 28 meters (92 feet) below sea level. It is also the largest city in the world located below sea level.
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The Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid designed this iconic cultural center, which won the London Design Museum's Design of the Year award in 2014. The building is famous for its fluid, sweeping curves that completely avoid sharp angles. It represents a modern departure from the rigid Soviet architecture that previously dominated the Baku skyline.
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Qutab is a thin, folded dough pancake stuffed with various fillings like minced meat, fresh herbs, or pumpkin, then baked on a traditional convex griddle called a saj. It is usually served folded in half and sprinkled with sumac or paired with yogurt. In Baku, herb-filled qutabs are especially beloved during the spring season.
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Azerbaijan is home to nearly half of the world's mud volcanoes, with many located just a short drive from Baku. Unlike regular volcanoes, they spew cold mud and methane gas rather than hot lava. These geological wonders occasionally erupt with spectacular flames when the underground gas ignites, creating a surreal, moon-like landscape.
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Richard Sorge was born in a Baku suburb in 1895 to a German petroleum engineer and a Russian mother. Operating in Japan during World War II, he gathered crucial intelligence about German and Japanese military plans. Today, Baku honors his memory with a dedicated public park featuring a striking, abstract monument of his watchful eyes.
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Baku Boulevard, established in 1909, is a beloved seaside park that runs parallel to Baku Bay. Over a century old, it features an amusement park, yacht club, musical fountains, and 'Little Venice,' a scenic network of water canals. It is a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the cool breezes of the Caspian Sea.
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Baku sits on the western coast of the Caspian Sea, which is classified as both the world's largest lake and a full-fledged sea. Because it has no natural outlets to the world ocean, its salinity is about one-third of average seawater. The sea's unique ecosystem is famous for hosting the native Caspian seal and producing prized sturgeon caviar.
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Vagif Mustafazadeh revolutionized the Azerbaijani music scene in the 1960s and 1970s by blending traditional modal music with American jazz. His home museum in the Old City of Baku is still visited by music lovers from all over the world.
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Dushbara is a classic Azerbaijani comfort food. Tradition dictates that the dumplings should be made so small that a single soup spoon can hold dozens of them. They are typically seasoned with dried mint and served with vinegar and garlic.
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The Nobel brothers established the Branobel oil company in Baku, which became one of the largest oil enterprises in the world. Alfred Nobel's fortune, which funds the famous Nobel Prizes, was heavily built on his shares in Baku's booming oil fields.
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