Why Old City Walking Tour so popular?
Traditional local dance and show
The Baku Old Town fortress was built to defend the rich, developing city located on a Silk Way from foreign invaders.
The city is built on a high hill, in the form of an amphitheater. It is exposed to the sea in the lower part. With its triple(in ancient times) row of fortress walls, the Maiden Tower and other fortification facilities, The Old City or Icherisheher appeared to be an impressive stronghold.
Museum of Ethnology. Old Town, Baku. Azerbaijan
Here is why the Old City is so popular:
Time Capsule: World Heritage Maiden Tower, Shirvanshakh's Uncompleted Palace, Caravansarai, the 17th century. Icherisheher represents centuries of history and serves as the oldest residential quarter.
UNESCO Recognition: The area, including the various monuments, is a protected World Heritage Site.
Incredible Atmosphere and Smart Architecture. The local architectural school is Shirvan-Apsheron.
Aesthetic Charm: Well Known for its narrow, winding alleys, stone walls, and traditional 16th,17th,18th,19th century buildings.
Living History: It is not mostly ruins; it is a functioning neighborhood with homes and 1300 families, local cafés, and interesting museums.
House with a cats.
Cultural Immersion: Offers traditional crafts, silk, pottery, local cuisine and tea.
Entertainment: Hosts very popular festivals. There are plenty of art exhibitions, and music performances.
Cinematic Backdrop: Often used in films in the Soviet Union period, adding to its cultural lore. In essence, it is popular because it bridges the gap between the past and present.
One of the narrow streets of Icherisheher
