Baku: Top Five Places to visit in Gobustan and Absheron

Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Begin your journey at the Gobustan Archaeological Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore traces of ancient human settlements, admire rock carvings over 20,000 years old, and step back into the Stone Age.

Mud Volcanoes
Discover the unique mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan hosts around 350 of the world’s 700–1,100. Get close, experience the bubbling landscapes, and even try the mud’s natural healing properties.

Fire Temple (Ateshgah)
Visit this historic center of fire worship, reflecting pre-Islamic traditions and customs. Learn about the ancient faith of fire worshippers and the legacy of Zoroastrianism.

Fire Mountain (Yanardag)
Understand why Azerbaijan is called the Land of Fire. Witness a hillside where natural flames have burned for millennia and uncover the science behind this extraordinary phenomenon.

Heydar Aliyev Center
Admire one of the world’s most striking examples of modern architecture, which was awarded the title of Design of the Year in 2014.