Rough Guides Mini Baku is a pocket travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Baku's historic streets, modern architecture and Caspian coast – including highlights such as Icherisheher (Old City), the Flame Towers and the futuristic Heydar Aliyev Center.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights, hidden gems and three curated itineraries to practical travel advice, dining and shopping tips, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Perfect for short breaks and long weekends, it combines concise area-by-area coverage with a dedicated online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This Baku travel guide covers:

• Icherisheher (Old City) – Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace and labyrinthine stone alleys
• Baku Downtown and Fountain Square – Elegant 19th-century architecture, pedestrian streets and vibrant dining
• The Caspian Waterfront (Baku Boulevard) – Scenic promenades, parks and views of the Caspian Sea
• The Modern Uplands – The iconic Flame Towers, Martyr's Alley and panoramic city vistas
• Greater Baku and the Suburbs – The spectacular Heydar Aliyev Center, Yashil Bazar and local neighbourhoods
• Excursions from Baku – Mud volcanoes, rock art at Gobustan and the burning hills of Yanar Dag

The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Baku with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Mini Baku.