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Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. Baku is also called the city of winds since it's located on a peninsula jutting into the

The Caspian Sea from almost three sides, so it is blown through. This city is famous for its rich history and culture, as well as for the many attractions that attract tourists from all over the world.

One of the most famous attractions in Baku is the Icherisheher Fortress(Old city). It is an ancient city, which was built back in the XII century. Here you can see many castles, palaces and mosques, distinguished by their beauty and architecture. Icherisheher Fortress is one of the most popular places for tourists who come to Baku for its mesmerizing views, where ancient very harmonically mixes with modern.

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Azerbaijani music and dance are some of the most expressive forms of local art, having been perfected over the course of 4,000 years. Today, they are apt reflections of the traditions of diverse civilizations that have inhabited the region over the years.Beautifully choreographed and emotionally-charged dances go hand-in-hand with Azerbaijani music. Traditional Azerbaijani dance took the form of ritual performances which were developed to accompany important events, enrich storytelling or simply to please the audience. Depictions of some of the first dances performed in the land can be seen among the petroglyphs of Gobustan.

In traditional Azerbaijani dance, men and women are usually separated. Female dances are slower and noted for their smooth, seamless motions, accompanying facial expressions and exaggerated use of the head and hands. In contrast, men's performances rely on speed, jumps and regular, rapid movement of the legs.

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Azərbaycan Dövlət Rəqs Ansamblı konsert Moskova - 2017

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Today, this aromatic one-pot wonder is considered Azerbaijan’s national dish, made according to at least 40 regional recipes, but said to come in as many different versions as there are people who cook it. Basic plov is made by layering steamed basmati or locally grown baltali rice with dried apricots, plums, raisins, chestnuts, and chunks of lamb or beef. Azerbaijan’s second-largest city, Ganja, takes plov a step further: for their signature version, shah plov (‘king’s plov’ or ‘crown’s plov’), the pilaf is wrapped in a cocoon of flatbread that turns into a crisp shell, called a gazmakh, when baked. Shah plov is often served as the main course at weddings and prepared for Novruz, but it can also be eaten year-round in restaurants in Ganja and beyond.

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Novruz in Azerbaijan is the most colorful, festive celebration of the year. Novruz marks the Lunar New Year which, according to Persian tradition, signifies the arrival of spring. The holiday has both Iranian and Zoroastrian roots. In 2009, the Novruz holiday was inscribed onto UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

The name of the festival derives from the Persian words for “new” (now) and “day” (ruz). Novruz is held on the spring equinox, which, depending on the location, falls between March 19 and March 21. Although most nations celebrate Novruz on March 21, in Azerbaijan the main festivities are held on March 20.Seven dishes are prepared, all with names starting with the letter "s." Herb rues are thrown into fire as protection against evil, while ashes gathered on this day are sprinkled in every corner of the house. Candles are lit for each family member, and the person whose candle burns the longest can expect their wish to come true. In the evening, young women approach mirrors while holding a candle, believing that in the light they may see the reflection of their future husband. Children play Papaqatdi, a game in which they throw their hats in front of neighbors' doors before knocking and running to hide. Someone living in the house is then expected to fill the caps with sweets.Novruz is a family holiday, with relatives gathering the day before to celebrate together. The hostess places the khoncha in the middle of the table, where it remains throughout the festivities. There should be at least seven dishes at the feast, with the rice dish plov being the most important. All during Novruz, the doors of Azerbaijani homes remain open as a symbol of hospitality. On the first day, homes must also remain lit throughout the night to ensure good luck in the coming year.

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Azerbaijan which is famous as the oil country in the entire world initiated the industrial production of oil in the middle of the 19th century. The oil fountain in the Bibiheybat field of Baku in 1848 laid the foundation for the first industrial production of "the black gold" in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan took first place in the production and processing of oil in 1899 and accounted for 50% of the global oil production.Azerbaijan accounted for 75% of the oil produced in the Soviet Union during the Second World War thus providing the front with the fuel made a great contribution to the victory over fascism.

The fountain struck on the Neft Dashlary considered the rare field 100 kilometers away from Baku in 1949 opened a new stage in the production of offshore oil. Azerbaijan started to produce oil in the offshore fields at that time.