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Sparkling Baku's skyline

25 November 2014 [18:24] - TODAY.AZ

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By Nigar Orujova

Baku is an attractive city for tourists throughout a day; however, its night-lights is more interesting for any visitor.

These days with their pleasant weather are an ideal time for travelling along Baku streets and enjoying its architecture and historic atmosphere. Here is the list of some bright places to visit in Baku at night.

The Flame Towers definitely crowns the list of the most good-looking night attractions of Baku. The facades of the three towers are sparkling with the tricolor and vigorous fire flames at nights. All these make the constructions a new iconic symbol of Baku.

Baku bay is another place where at nights shines like a diamond with its lights reflecting on the surface of the Caspian Sea. Here you can walk from the new boulevard starting with the Flag Square, to the old part that are illuminated equally. Even trees brought from around the world are highlighted here.

The old symbol of the city, Maiden Tower also shines by a light show in the evenings.

Turning to the Sahil subway, you will see another city attraction: Nizami Street aka Torgovaya. Here, surrounded by the bright windows shops, you will have a chance to familiarize yourself with the city’s prominent architecture even at night. The street has funny street-lamps and highlighted modern fountains. Even the floor is gleaming here.

Torgovaya is shining on the New Year Eve, when it is all decorated with the fluoresce of New Year’s trees.

Rambling around the city, you should visit local parks that are also lightened at nights. The special attractions there are their numerous fountains. One of the best fountains is the one located in front of the Government House.

The list of the richly illuminating buildings in Baku also includes sparkling Crystal Hall, Icherisheher Metro Station, TV tower, Hilton hotel, and Socar building, which is still under construction.

Travel around the city to see them all before the windy Baku starts to prove its name.

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