{"id":184,"date":"2020-08-27T10:08:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T10:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/staging\/?destination=old-city-of-baku"},"modified":"2024-06-06T01:37:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T17:37:40","slug":"old-city","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/destination\/old-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Old City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.mapbox.com\/styles\/v1\/visitsilkroad\/clvl3cel701dq01phev10aq9m\/static\/pin-s+ff0000(49.8349644,40.366267)\/49.8349644,40.366267,12.5,0\/725x300?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidmlzaXRzaWxrcm9hZCIsImEiOiJjbHV2YWEzbDMwMWRvMmpvYXd1NzRkNDcwIn0.iA4-BEz1MfIrSQRk3uxVkw\">\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Old City is located in the heart of Baku and you can access it from several entry points. It is easily reachable by public transportation or by a short walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Baku\u2019s medieval core is a UNESCO-protected site surrounded by 12th-century walls, brimming with history and Eastern architecture. Beyond its main attractions, the \u2018Inner City,\u2019 as it\u2019s called by the locals, is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways home to some of Baku\u2019s oldest residents, as well as artists\u2019 workshops, souvenir stalls and traditional restaurants serving classic Azerbaijani dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel.kb-gallery-id-_dcdacf-66 .kt-blocks-carousel .kt-blocks-carousel-init .kb-slide-item{padding:4px 5px;}.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel.kb-gallery-id-_dcdacf-66 .kt-blocks-carousel .kt-blocks-carousel-init.kb-carousel-mode-align-left .kb-slide-item{padding:4px 10px 4px 0;}.kb-gallery-id-_dcdacf-66.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-_dcdacf-66.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius img{height:300px;}.kb-gallery-id-_dcdacf-66 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style>\n<div 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Today, it is a protected state reserve with more than 3000 people living here, while also being a favorite spot among tourists and the guests of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Audio guides<\/li><li>Guide services<\/li><li>Public toilets<\/li><li>Bars\/cafes\/restaurants<\/li><li>Accommodation<\/li><li>Accessibility<\/li><li>Wi-Fi<\/li><li>Tourism Information Points<\/li><li>Public transportation<\/li><li>Taxis<\/li><li>Shopping<\/li><li>Entertainment facilities<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Icherisheher \u2013 the old town at the heart of Baku \u2013 acts as an open-air museum, preserving ancient history, cultural heritage and architecture. The Old City with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of Shirvanshahs are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. 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