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10 things to see and do in Baku

Oil-rich Baku divides opinion amongst visitors The view from the 12th-century Maiden Tower Azerbaijan Carpet Museum is designed to look like a rug Baku Boulevard is one of the most pleasing areas of the city Heydar Aliyev Center was modelled on the signature of its namesake The all new Baku National Stadium opened earlier this year Gobustan National Park has some remarkable cave art The 360° Bar is on the 25th floor of the Hilton Hotel in Baku Fire-jumping at Novruz is said to burn away lingering woes Yanar Dag is known locally as Fire Mountain Eat like a local at Kafe Araz on Fountain Square

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