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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
- Continent: Asia
- Region: south
- Average temperature: 28c to 29c
- Ideal duration: 3 - 5 days
- Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
- Best time: December to march
- Visa policy: visa on arrival for almost all countries
- Budget: expensive
- Air connectivity: male airport is an international airport and is well connected from most countries in Asia directly or via India, sri lanka, and uae.
AZERBAIJAN TOURISM
“LAND OF FIRE & HISTORY”
AZERBAIJAN TOURISM
Azerbaijan is a country in Europe and Asia that used to be a part of the Soviet Union. It is located next to the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains. The capital of the country is called Baku, and it is well-known for its old castle-like part called the Inner City. In the center of the city, there is an old palace called the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. It was built in the 15th century and used as a royal getaway. There is also a tall tower called Maiden Tower that is very old and can be seen everywhere.
Travel Advice
Be careful with your things when you leave the house.
Please wear the right clothes when you go to mosques and other places. Learn about the specific rules for how to dress in certain locations by visiting the tourism website mentioned below.
Don’t throw trash in beautiful areas and everywhere else.
Make sure to check what the weather will be like before you pack your bags, and pack clothes that are suitable for that weather.
Make sure to check online reviews before booking a hotel for your stay.
Always be considerate of the culture and traditions of the people who live in a place you are visiting, and make sure you never say or do anything that can hurt or upset them.
Make sure you get all the necessary permits to visit specific places in the country.
Drinking Law
The age to drink alcohol in Azerbaijan is 18 years old. This applies to all types of alcoholic drinks. Tourists should bring some sort of proof to show their age.
Places to visit
Baku
Baku is the main city of Azerbaijan. It is situated by the Caspian Sea, which is very pretty. This ancient city has a combination of historic landmarks and new, shiny buildings and tall skyscrapers. It has a great mix of modern buildings and old historical structures. Make sure to visit the Flame Towers, they look like fire and make the city shine, while you have fun exploring the beauty of this city. The city also has a Museum of Contemporary Arts with more than 900 artworks and other lovely exhibits. When you visit Baku, you can also have fun buying special items to remember your trip.
Maiden Tower
The 12th century historic building is by the Caspian Sea beach. It has a great view of the impressive castle and wide landscape. You can also learn about the interesting history of this place. This place has a lot of stories that will make you very interested in it.
Gobustan National Park
The Gobustan National Park is a special place that is recognized by UNESCO for its historical carvings and beautiful mountains. This place is so amazingly beautiful with its natural scenery and dotted landscape that it will captivate you. It’s truly a marvel of nature. There are a lot of pictures carved into rocks here and you will definitely be happy to see all of them.
Teze Bazaar
While you are in Baku, be sure to visit Teze Bazar, a must-see place. You can buy fresh spices, textiles, cheese, and other local foods that you can take home with you. You can have a wonderful time walking around this market and see some of the best and genuine products from Azerbaijan.
Gizil Agach State national Reserve
The Gizil Agach State National Reserve is a park where many different kinds of animals live, such as foxes, badgers, birds, and wildcats. It also has some really unique sea creatures that you’ve probably never seen before. If you love wildlife, this place is like heaven for you. Even if you don’t love animals that much, seeing them in the wild is an amazing experience.
Palace of Shrivanshahs
If you want to see how people in Azerbaijan lived during medieval times, the Palace of Shrivanshahs is a place that can show you what life was like in the past. The royal palace is a beautiful and impressive complex with stunning architecture, detailed designs, grand doors, and entrances. It currently includes a mosque, museum, and an old bathhouse.
Turkish Baths
The Hamam Mehellesi is the oldest bath in the city. It used to be a bath that anyone could go to. Today, this is one of the most beautiful and popular places in Azerbaijan for tourists to visit. It is also a peaceful spot where you can enjoy some time by yourself. The structure is nice and interesting to explore for people who are curious.
The Caucasus Mountains
Lastly, the Caucasus Mountains in Azerbaijan are well-known globally. These mountains have many hiking trails and routes for adventure lovers. The beautiful scenery of the mountains makes it a great place for hiking and camping. Having a great time is guaranteed. This mountain has some really pretty lakes made of ice, caves, and other natural spots that are beautiful.
EXCHANGE MONEY IN AZERBIJAN
The official money used in Azerbaijan is called the Azerbaijani Manat. It is divided into smaller units called qapik. In Baku, big hotels, supermarkets, and restaurants usually take credit cards. You can easily exchange Euros, British pounds, and US dollars. You can find ATMs in most big cities and towns.
FOOD IN AZERBIJAN
People who enjoy eating are always the nicest people, just like Julia Childs once said. Food tourism in Azerbaijan helps to connect the amazing food and the culture it comes from. Find your new favorite foods in Azerbaijan. The tasty dishes are even better when eaten in beautiful places with friendly people.
Azerbaijani food is influenced by Iran, Turkey, and the Mediterranean, but it still has its own unique flavor. The food options are different and good for you, with a mix of different types of meat, fish, vegetables, tasty herbs, and flavorful spices.
Vegetarians in Azerbaijan can enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Baku has many restaurants where they only serve vegetarian food. In addition, most cafes in the city also offer appetizers and side dishes that do not contain any meat. Please try the tasty salads made with pomegranate and manqal. They have the delicious taste of locally grown fruits and vegetables.
People who like meat will like the local kebabs. They are made with different types of seasoned meats and vegetables. Also, there is plov, a rice dish cooked with tasty herbs, fried meat, and vegetables. If you like lamb meat, you should try the famous lyulya kebab, which is minced lamb grilled on skewers. Another tasty dish to try is kufta bozbash, a traditional soup from Azerbaijan that is filled with meat.
Seafood is a significant aspect of tourism related to food in Azerbaijan. Some of the famous foods in the country are black caviar, white sturgeon, Caspian salmon, and sardines.
Azeribaijani dolma comes in more than 25 different types. Even though there are some differences depending on where you are and what time of year it is, most of them are made with chopped up sheep meat and rice that has been seasoned with herbs and spices. In the winter and spring, you will find it wrapped in vine leaves. During the summer, it is wrapped in eggplants and peppers. In the autumn, it is wrapped in cabbage leaves.
Sheki has a delicious local dish called piti. It’s a lamb stew with vegetables, cooked in a clay pot that is traditional to the area. Southern Azerbaijan is famous for a delicious dish called levengi. Levengi is made by stuffing either chicken or fish with a mixture of walnuts and herbs. If you go on a trip during winter time, dushbara soup is a tasty and satisfying food option to make you feel warm and cozy.
Qutab is a type of local pizza that is very thin and folded. It is filled with either meat or sorrel greens. It is a great snack to have while you are busy exploring and sightseeing. You should taste different cheeses, yogurts, and especially the popular sweets from Azerbaijan. Try baklava, a sweet pastry with layers and nuts, covered in sweet syrup. You can also enjoy sherbet, a popular drink made from boiled water, lemon, and sugar.
When visiting Azerbaijan, a must-try experience is enjoying the local tea. It is served in special pear-shaped glasses and comes with jams and candies. This tea will make you feel refreshed and energized during your busy day. If you want to learn about Azerbaijani cooking, you can try cooking classes, eat meals from local villages, or take a tour of a winery in Gabala, where Azerbaijani wine was first made. These options are great for travelers who want to explore Azerbaijani cuisine.
LANGUAGE IN AZERBIJAN
More than 30 million Azerbaijani people in Iran speak the Azerbaijani language as their first language. Millions of people from Azerbaijan live in Russia, the United States, Turkey, and Western Europe. Even though Azerbaijanis have lived in separate countries for a long time, they can still understand each other easily no matter where they are from. Currently, there are over 50 million people who speak Azerbaijani worldwide.
Based on how languages are related to each other, Azerbaijani is part of the Turkic language group, specifically the Oghuz branch. It is closely related to Turkic, Turkmen, and Gagauz languages, forming a group of Turkic languages in the southwest.
According to how languages are usually categorized, the Azerbaijani language is considered an agglutinative language. Azerbaijani language is like other languages in its group. But unlike some languages, it has its own specific meanings for words and grammar. In Azerbaijani, the grammar meanings and connections are always shown through clear suffixes following the root and stem of the word.
The Turks, who were the ethnic group that made up the Azerbaijani people, started coming to the area that is now Azerbaijan a long time ago. They were joined by many other tribes from different backgrounds. Together, these people became the first inhabitants of the land. The creation of the Azerbaijan language, which comes from Turkish, and the people who speak it took a very long time, lasting for many centuries. As more Turkic tribes became part of the population and had more influence in economics, politics, and culture, the language evolved and different ethnic groups came together to form a nation that shared the same cultural, spiritual, and religious beliefs.
Azerbaijan language is a very old written language that has changed a lot over time. If we consider the language of the “Kitabi-Dada Gorgud” epics as a spoken form of our written language, then the language we use today for communication can be considered more than 1300 years old. The history of the written language of Azerbaijan began in the 13th century, based on the information we have.
The Azerbaijani language has gone through two main stages of development in its almost 800 years of existence. The first period, known as the old period, goes from the 13th century to the 18th century. The second period, which we can call the new period, goes from the 18th century until now.
The area where the first period of the Azerbaijani literary language was used varied in size. This language was used by the rulers and soldiers of the Azerbaijani states like Jalayirs, Garagoyunlus, Aghgoyunlus, Safavids. It was also used as a written language in Central Asia. The Azerbaijani language used during this period is different from the one used in the new period, both in terms of non-language related features and unique language characteristics.
In the early years, the Azerbaijani language contained a lot of Arabic and Persian words. During that time, the way people spoke and wrote was different, especially when it came to poetry. This caused a lot of new words from other languages to be used in our writing. During the second period, a new style of poetry called realist school emerged. This style of writing, known as realism, became popular and led to the development of a new creative method. As a result, writers stopped using words borrowed from other languages that were not commonly used in our own language.
In addition, some words from the old Azerbaijani literary language that were also used in the Ottoman language (shimdi, shoyla, shu, kendi, etc.) had no purpose anymore in the new period. This happened when the differences in Turkish literary languages completely disappeared.
The periods also have noticeable differences in how they sound. So, the new time is marked by the settling down of the Azerbaijani literary language and the sounds used in words. The equal number of consonants and vowels, like the letters h, q, and x, which is seen in the first part, also leads to the first letters winning (o and h).
There is a similar situation in grammar. The first-period pronouns -yi, -yı, -yu, -yü // – ni, -ni, -nu, -nü are not the same in the second period. The -iser verb ending helps give its function to the -acaq or -acek suffix in the future tense.
In old Azerbaijani language, word combinations mostly had a structure similar to Arabic and Persian languages. For example, they used phrases like “flower season” or “abandonment of the way of love”. The descriptive word comes after the designated word in these phrases. In Azerbaijani language, the second period is different. They always use the definite article before nouns.
In the first period, there were more sentences where a main sentence had another sentence inside it. In the new period, there were more sentences with verb adjectives instead of this type.
Enjoy the nightlife in Azerbaijan with these 15 must-visit places for a fun evening out:
Baku is not only the big city of Azerbaijan but also the center of nightlife in the country. The nightlife in Baku, Azerbaijan will definitely make you want to experience the atmosphere, energy, and culture of the country. To make your visit to this beautiful country enjoyable and avoid any future regrets, here are some popular places in the city that you should consider exploring during the evening.
1. Madrid Bar
2. ETUD Cafe And Bar
3. 360 Bar
4. William Shakespeare
5. IN Club
6. Pasifico
7. Enerji
8. Finnegan’s Irish Pub
9. People Livebar
10. Paulaner Bräuhaus
11. Otto Club
12. Barrel Playground
13. Sektoreight