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Enchanting Baku: The Best Places to See and Be Seen in
the Capital
October 7, 2015, Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku is an incredible city that blends ancient history and Azerbaijani culture with a vibrant contemporary
urban lifestyle that captivates travellers from the very first minute spent in this part of the world. One of the
best hotels in the capital – Four Seasons Hotel Baku – has put together a priority list of recommendations
for the best places to see and be seen if you want to experience two major passions of this country - culture
and delicious food.
Museum of Modern Art
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Museum of Modern Art was opened in Baku in 2009. It was created following the initiative of
the First Lady of Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva, and supported by Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
The space is designed in a very special way: white colour, modern architecture, sloping walls
and halls with no corners create an impression of movement and eternity; all the details of
the interior are meant to be parts of the "moving" structure. The main concept of the museum
is the preservation of the Azerbaijani school of painting’s integrity. This is why the museum is
full of local artists’ works such as Rasim Babayev, Ashraf Murad, Gennady Brizhatyuk, Fazil
Najafov, Mammad Mustafayev, Aga Huseynov Ali Ibadullayev, Mir Nadir Zeynalov, Fuad
fat, Farhad Khalilov, Darwin Velibekov, Eldar Mammadov, Mikail Abdurakhmanov, Museib
Amirov, Mahmud Rustamov, Huseyn Hagverdi, Eliyar Alimirzaev, Rashad Babayev and
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Altay Sadiq-zade. Museum of Modern Art not only gives guests the opportunity to experience
the sense of Azerbaijani paintings and key works by masters of the avant-garde style in the
world of art, but also to enjoy the unique building of the museum designed by famous Israel
architect Zaha Hadid. Today this building is considered to be one of the most unforgettable
architectural masterpieces of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
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Carpet Museum was founded in Baku in 1967 and is the first carpet museum in the world.
Today the museum collection includes more than 10,000 items. The museum has the largest
collection of Azerbaijani carpets made in different techniques using wide range of materials
for weaving. In addition to the carpets here you can also see a large collection of pottery,
metal and bronze jewelry, gold and silver jewelry, items of national dress and embroidery,
as well as some incredible pieces of modern art. Azerbaijani carpets have been known and
recognised all over the world since ancient times. In the museum you can find carpets from
different regions of the country (Gazakh, Guba, Shirvan, Ganja, Tabriz, Sheki), different
schools and historical periods. The oldest item in the museum is considered to be a fragment
of carpet of the Tabriz school "Ovchulug," made in the 17th century.
In addition to rich cultural heritage and an impressive number of historical monuments Baku is known
for its national cuisine and an incredible range of international cuisine represented – both are are highly
recommended for visiting:
Nakhichevan
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Located on the Avenue of Parliament, restaurant Nakhichevan is one of the best places in
the city to explore the cuisine of Azerbaijan. As a starter you can order puff pastry with lamb,
rice and dill or traditional rolls of eggplant. Choosing the main dish, you consider govurma
beef and lamb, braised veal with spices in its own juice, several kinds of plov (rice dish)
and, of course, chygyrtmu made of beans, spinach or chicken. Meat lovers will enjoy a large
selection of kebabs, and for dessert, traditional Azerbaijani deserts - schyakyarburu, baklava
and jam.
Chinar
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Chinar restaurant has been one of the most romantic places for get togethers and dates
in Baku for decades and presents a very sophisticated gourmet cuisine and an elegant
interior. The restaurant has several zones - the bamboo bar and teahouse, Pan-Asian zone,
a dragon zone and VIP zone for receptions and events. The restaurant’s chef combines the
best specialties of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, which are prepared only with the use
of fresh and natural ingredients. In addition to the traditional Asian starters and main dishes,
special attention is paid to desserts - hot and cold Asian desserts is a very special part of the
menu.
Tosca
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A great place for lunch in the centre of Baku is Italian trattoria Tosca. The restaurant's
interior was inspired by the olive groves and gardens and the Tuscan coast, and the main
zones of the restaurant are traditional Italian gelateria, pasticceria, espresso bar, wine bar
and open kitchen so that every guest can have a look at the process of preparation of their
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dishes. During the summer there is a large terrace where dishes are cooked in a wooden
oven. Next to the terrace you can find limoncello bar and an ice cream stand. Apart from
the traditional pizza and pasta, Tosca’s menu includes large selection of antipasti, delicious
desserts and Italian ice cream gelato.
Maya Mexican Restaurant & Bar
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The best Mexican restaurant in Baku offers very spicy fajitas and other national Mexican
dishes in interiors of a Latin cantina. Here you can find lovely atmosphere, Mexican music
and exotic cuisine from the best team of chefs.
Opera Sky
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Those who want to get acquainted not only with the national cuisine of Baku, but also enjoy
the nightlife and skyline of the city, should visit the lounge bar Opera Sky, situated on the
29th floor, offering guests not only a magnificent view of the city from the outdoor terrace but
also an excellent selection of drinks, shisha, and of course, great music from the best DJs of
the country.
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PRESS CONTACTS
Aynur Mamedova
Director of Public Relations
1 Neftchilar Avenue
Baku
Azerbaijan
aynur.mamedova@fourseasons.com
+994 12 404 2424
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