Today's Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an ancient history and modern construction technologies. It harmoniously combines old quarters and glass skyscrapers, green parks and urban business districts. The pride of the inhabitants of the capital of Azerbaijan is the embankment of Baku, which is called the Primorsky Boulevard. Its length is almost 20 km, and the history of the street began in the first third of the 19th century, when the city authorities first began to raise the issue of improving the sea coast.
Back to the past
The first real project for the construction of an embankment in Baku and funds for its implementation appeared in 1909. Improvement works began from the modern building of the puppet theater to the Azneft square. Flower beds and squares appeared on the seashore, and the city bath built there looked more like a fairytale palace.
In the post-war years, Primorsky Boulevard was extended and expanded, and in the 70s a decision was made on a global reconstruction in connection with the exposure of a part of the seabed near the coast.
Walk with pleasure
It is pleasant to walk along the embankment of Baku at any time of the year. The restored and updated cafes, attractions and memorable places are of undoubted interest for both guests of the Azerbaijani capital and its residents:
- The musical fountain opposite the Azneft square is a landmark and a colorful show of world significance. It was first launched in 2007 during the City Day celebrations.
- The parachute tower is made in the form of an oil tower and has a height of 75 meters. It contains an electronic board informing about the time, date, air temperature and wind strength. The building was inaugurated in 1936 and was used for its intended purpose for a long time. Today the Parachute Tower is one of the memorable sights of the capital.
- The system of walking canals "Little Venice" is a favorite place for family recreation on the embankment of Baku. Built in 1960, the attraction offers the opportunity to take a gondola or motorboat ride and dine at a restaurant on the beach.
City's legends
The visiting card of the Azerbaijani capital, the medieval Maiden Tower welcomes everyone who comes to the city from the sea. It was built in the 12th century in the coastal part of old Baku. The main citadel of the city fortress is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
