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Shopping in Baku: Traditional Markets and Modern Malls

Baku, the vibrant capital of Azerbaijan, offers a unique shopping experience that seamlessly blends the old with the new. The city's rich history and modern development are reflected in its shopping destinations, ranging from traditional markets to contemporary malls.shopping in baku

For a taste of Baku's cultural heritage, start your shopping journey at the local bazaars. The Taza Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the city, is a treasure trove of spices, dried fruits, and traditional Azerbaijani sweets. Here, you can also find handcrafted goods, such as intricately designed carpets and copperware, which make perfect souvenirs. The bustling atmosphere, filled with the aroma of local delicacies and the vibrant chatter of vendors, offers an authentic experience of Azerbaijani life.

For those seeking a more modern shopping experience, Baku boasts an array of state-of-the-art malls. The Port Baku Mall, known for its luxurious brands and upscale shopping, provides a contrast to the traditional markets. It features a mix of international designer stores, trendy boutiques, and gourmet restaurants, making it a popular destination for fashion enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Another notable mall, 28 Mall, offers a variety of local and international brands, catering to a broad spectrum of tastes and budgets.

Shopping in Baku is not just about purchasing items; it's about experiencing the city's unique blend of culture and modernity. Whether you're exploring the colorful stalls of traditional markets or browsing the sleek aisles of modern malls, Baku offers a shopping experience that's as diverse and vibrant as the city itself.

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Baku city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay for the Europa League final in Azerbaijan

On the shores of the Caspian Sea, the old Soviet Union meets Dubai. Right now Arsenal and Chelsea fans are racing to find flights to the Bolshevik-to-bling capital of Azerbaijan. The London football teams will meet in the Europa League final in the city’s Olympic Stadium on Wednesday 29 May.

Its location is extreme: Baku is the easternmost city in the Caucasus, and the lowest-lying capital in the world – nearly 100 feet below ocean level (the Caspian Sea, like the Dead Sea, is below sea level as measured in the rest of the world). And it is a deeply intriguing location, with a fascinating Old City and dramatic new architecture.

Baku also has a range of unusual natural and man-made attractions on the outskirts.

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What to do

Explore the Old City

At the heart of Baku, stout walls rise to protect the Old City. As you walk through the Double Gate from the more modern city centre, you immediately sense that this is way beyond Europe – indeed, Baku is further east than Baghdad. The caravanserais and merchants’ mansions have been repurposed as restaurants, hotels and galleries.

But the sense of medieval might is preserved in the shape of the Maiden Tower, a 12th-century 100-foot stone guardian for the city. The outstanding cultural treasure is the Palace of the Shirvanshahs – a sandstone complex of prayer and indulgence. 

Take a hike

Government House aka Dom Soviet (Simon Calder)

Leaving the Old City from the Double Gate, head downhill to Fountains Square – actually an extended polygon that serves as Baku’s busy commercial and social hub. A series of fountains is augmented by public sculpture, in particular the life-size bronze of a young woman chatting on a mobile phone – one small indication of how liberal is this nominally Islamic nation. (Another is the open-air consumption of alcohol during Ramadan.) 

Exit from the northeast corner, go one block east and cut diagonally across Molokan Garden – one of dozens of parks – to Uzeyir Hajibayov Street. Call in at the shiny new tourist office, four blocks along, if you want ideas on exploring Azerbaijan more widely, or just continue another block to the monumental Government House – better known back in the USSR as the Dom Soviet.

1966 and all that

The “Russian linesman” who awarded England their controversial third goal in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany was, in fact, Azerbaijani. Tofiq Bahramov has had the Lenin Stadium renamed after him. It is close to the sweeping curves of the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center – named, like the airport, after the former president. (His son is now in control.) But the Europa League final is taking place further northeast at the vast Olympic Stadium.

Wall decorations at the Fire Temple (Simon Calder)

Fire stations

Take bus 184, passing dozens of nodding wells in the Suraxani oil fields, to the end of the route. You arrive almost at the Fire Temple, with an eternal flame in the hearth at the centre. The courtyard was created by rich Indian merchants on the site of a Zoroastrian place of worship. If it is lunchtime, ignore the tourist restaurants in the complex in favour of the Nafis Dad, just along the road overlooking a shady square.

About 15 minutes away by taxi (pay no more than 10 manats/£5) is a 20th-century curiosity, Yanar Dag – where natural gas burns constantly. Amusingly, it was ignited in 1950 when a careless shepherd dropped a cigarette that was still alight. So popular is it that, for 2019, it has been turned into a fully fledged tourist attraction complete with viewing area.

Guided Azerbaijan offers a range of bespoke tours with English-speaking guides that can cover all these sights as well as the “mud volcanoes” and petroglyphs south of the city. I paid $140 for a day’s tour. 

Where to stay

Thanks to Azerbaijan’s oil wealth, there are plenty of shiny new upscale hotels. But the ideal location is within the walls of the OId City – besides characterful lodgings, you will also find some tranquillity from the always-buzzing traffic outside.

The pick is the Shah Palace, a boutique hotel arranged around a peaceful courtyard. Rates rarely exceed 200 manats (£93) for a double without breakfast; pay with cash to avoid a swingeing credit-card surcharge.

Baku will host the Europa League final (Getty)

The Museum Inn is smaller and less indulgent, but also excellent value at 150 manats (£70) or less for a double room.

Outside the Old City, the Baku Palace Hotel, north of Fountains Square on Islam Safarli Street, is good value. Call +994 12 497 62 71 for the best deal – typically 120 manats (£56) double.

Budget accommodation is rarer, but – as with the World Cup in Russia in 2018 – many Baku citizens are likely to rent out rooms at reasonably modest rates to football fans.

Where to eat

Start the day at the Holiday Inn – really. The breakfast buffet for 21 manats (£10) at the 18th-floor restaurant is as spectacular as the views over the Caspian Sea and the city. You reach it on a glass-sided lift. And you can feast on well-prepared Middle Eastern and western dishes.

For lunch, make it the Qaynana Restaurant, just to the right of the Double Gate into the Old City. Order a qutab or two – the pancake turnovers filled with meat or vegetables, and a fresh and spicy salad.

For dinner on a summer’s evening, the place to be is the Dalida Restaurant, the open-air terrace on the third floor of the complex on the northeast corner of Fountains Square (it’s above McDonald’s). Dine on pilaff – lamb and rice dressed with spices, vegetables and fruits, all yours for 14 manats (£6).

Where to drink

The Dalida is also a good call for a sundowner, with Xirdalan beer (4.50 manats/£2) the drink of choice.

The Old School Cafe on Topcubasov Street is full of the Azeri approximation to hipsters, with appealing snacks and good coffee as well as a full range of exotic booze.

Beware of bars aimed at westerners. The Foreign Office warns: “Muggings do occur from time to time after dark in the centre of town around the western bars and clubs.”

Where to shop

To be amazed by the wealth of some in this oil city, head for Port Baku – a glittering new collection of designer boutiques with all the familiar upmarket brands. Next door the Emporium Mall does much the same, but also includes Bentley and Ferrari showrooms

Palace of the Shirvanshahs (Simon Calder)

Architectural highlights

Even on the drive in from the airport, look out on the right for what looks like a stack of Rubik’s Cubes, which is the almost-completed tax office, and shortly afterwards a glass and steel building in the shape of a teardrop – the water utility HQ.

But the most dramatic structures are the Flame Towers, a trio of luminescent turquoise towers that sparkle in daylight and are transformed after dark by a dazzle of lighting. Beneath them, the finishing touches are being made to the Caspian Waterfront building, resembling a blossoming flower, was supposedly inspired by the Sydney Opera House.

The flame towers are a distinctive feature (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Nuts and bolts 

Will I need a visa?

Yes, but fortunately it is far easier and cheaper to obtain now than it has been for a century. Apply on the Asan Visa website, and pay $21 for normal processing (officially three working days, but in practice 24 hours) or $50 for the three-hour express visa. The Foreign Office says: “If you’re applying for an e-visa to come to Azerbaijan for the Europa League final on 29 May 2019, please note in the “Purpose of visit” of your e-visa application you should select ‘Europa League Final’.” But it probably doesn’t matter if you just put “tourism”.

What currency do I need? 

The manat, confusingly sometimes represented as AZN in quoted prices. The rate is about £1 = 2.15 manats. Change a few on arrival at the airport (the rate will be poor) and then more at one of the many bureaux de change in town.

Cards are widely accepted, though sometimes a steep surcharge is added.

What language do they speak?

Azeri, which is closely related to Turkish. The most common foreign language among older folk is Russian, and among younger people English.

Should I tip?

In fancier restaurants it is normal to leave a few manats, but hardly anyone tips as much as 10 per cent. If you never tip, no-one will particularly mind.

What’s the time difference?

GMT +4.

What’s the average flight time from the UK?

Baku is as far from the Emirates Stadium and Stamford Bridge as it is possible to be and still be within the confines of “Europe”: exactly the same latitude as Madrid, but further east than Baghdad, and 2,469 miles from London.

At 10.05pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Azerbaijan Airlines flies a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Heathrow to Baku, taking five hours and 30 minutes, and touching down at 6.35am the next day. The standard fare is around £500 return, but all flights in Europa League final week are full.

I travelled on Wizz Air from Luton via Budapest for £101 one-way in total. 

Public transport

From the airport, the cheapest option is to get the Airport Express bus, which leaves every half hour (less frequently between 7pm and 6am) for a fare of 1.50 manats/70p (buy a ticket using cash from the machines on either side of the exit from arrivals).

The Metro underground railway is limited, but – for a largely Soviet system – efficient and reliable. The most useful stations are Icarishahar, on the southwest edge of the Old City, and the stop called 28 May – which is actually at Baku railway station. 

To use the system, spend 5 manats (£2) on a BakyCard from one of the machines. This entitles you to four rides, and can be topped up as you need.

Best view

Baku’s oldest Shia mosque, Bibi Heybet, survived at its clifftop location south of the city centre from the 13th century to the 20th – when it was demolished to make room for a new highway winding south from the city. A replacement was completed in 1998.

You are free to wander in and around the mosque (shoes off, wraps provided for some to cover their heads and arms) to appreciate the impressive dome. Afterwards, take in the superb view of the Caspian shore from the mirador.

Insider tip

While Azerbaijan is not on the low-cost airline network from the UK, neighbouring Georgia is. To return, I took the overnight train to Tbilisi (£25 for a berth in “Soft” class), a bus across to Kutaisi (£5), from where a Wizz Air flight to Luton cost £26.

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Spectacular Black & White Illustrations Of Iconic Architectural Landmarks By Designer Andrea Minini

Every city has an architectural landmark, but not all landmarks are made equal. What makes a landmark as famous as the Burj Khalifa? It’s not height (although it could be with the Burj), not grandeur, not beauty. Andrea Minini, today’s featured illustrator, thinks it might be speed. “What I love in graphic design is speed”, she says. “Good projects have to appear clear and powerful at first sight”. These fifteen are certainly that: a stunning set of monochrome illustrations that convey the genius of the architects behind them. See the minds of Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry at work, conveyed through Andrea Minini’s abstracted design lens.

Architect: Moshe Safdie   Experience the multi-cultural luxury of Marina Bay Sands. Singapore’s finest resort was once the world’s most expensive standalone casino (beating Macao), and features a mall, museum, two theatres and floating Crystal Pavilions, a skating rink and of course, a casino. This illustration illuminates the building’s grandiose public platform sitting atop its three pillars, the largest platform of its type in the world.

Architect: Jørn Utzon   Take a trip to the sunny ports of Sydney, with this monochrome illustration of Australia’s Sydney Opera House. Designed in the 70’s by Jørn Utzon, its curved arches have held many an opera, dramatic performance or famous singer in its wings. Rendering its shape in black and white highlights the curved beauty of its form.

Architect: Adrian Smith, Marshall Strabala, George J. Efstathiou, William F. Baker   Dubai’s oil wealth has funded one impressive building. The tallest building and structure in the world, the Burj Khalifa has beaten many out many opponents (such as the Taipei 101) to earn the title. Its pyramid style is inspired by Islamic architecture, while its concrete Y maximises space for homes and offices running along its length. Minini’s illustration shows its frame in simplistic black and white.

Architect: Herzog & de Meuron   Notable events provide a good reason for great buildings. In Beijing, the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics brought a hive of activity that required a beautifully-built stadium. Working with noted Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, this $428 million dollar building was inspired by Chinese ceramics and (in an effort to hide its retractable roof) ended up with a distinctive birds’ nest look. Officially named the Beijing National Stadium, today it lights up like a lantern at night or, in Minini’s representation, as an innovative shape in monochrome colouring.

Architect: Frank Gehry   The Guggenheims are known for building the world’s most beautiful museums, and the Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao) is no exception. Famously uniting critics, academics, and the public with its beauty, it sits proudly along Spain’s Nervion River and houses some of the country’s most important works. Minini’s two black and white renders bring us up close and far away from this prominent structure. From afar, its leaves look as if they turn away from one another; up close, like they are forming a meeting of minds. Monochrome striping exacerbates the effect.

Architect: Frank Gehry  

Architect: Norman Foster   Another world record-holding piece of architecture, the Millau Viaduct over France’s River Tarn is the tallest bridge in the world. Designed by Sir Norman Foster, its construction in 2004 led to its consistent ranking as one of the greatest engineering achievements of all time. In 2006, its concrete and steel frame received the Outstanding Structure Award from the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering. In Minini’s illustration, she emphasises the cable-stays and high peaks that this French bridge is famous for.

Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright   The Falling Water or Kaufmann Residence was one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s evergreen masterpieces. Constructed partly over a waterfall in Bear Run, Pennsylvania, it brought Lloyd Wright’s genius back in the public eye after Smithsonian rated it one of 28 places “to visit before you die”. Owners Liliane and Edgar J. Kaufmann, the owners of the same-name department store, relished their American weekend home. Minini’s render shows its synchronicity with its natural surroundings, as long lines mark the waterfall and horizontal and vertical fixtures.

Architect: Zaha Hadid   Named after Azerbaijan’s pre- and post-Communist leader, the Heydar Aliyev Centre is noted for its absence of sharp angles and flowing, curved lines. Boasting a conference hall, gallery and museum, it was designed for the intellectuals of Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital and well-richest city. Fronted by glass and designed by much-missed architect Zaha Hadid, its folds drape like a floppy hat in Minini’s black and white representation.

Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright   New York’s Guggenheim Museum is completely different to the last. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (rather than Gehry), it appears as a giant beehive on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Starting from the bottom, museum visitors wind up its sloped staircase viewing exhibits, as they slowly make their way to the top. Minini shows the uniqueness of its large, circular wrap-around structure in a series of curved lines and monochrome hues.

Architect: Zaha Hadid   Built on a Moscow street no-one can pronounce (it’s Sharikopodshipnikovskaya, if you dare), another one of Zaha Hadid’s creations wows. Built like a Jenga stack with many interlocking levels, The Dominion Office Building is more video game than real life worthy. Multiple layers of square storeys create a dazzling jigsaw that over- and under-laps the levels above and below. This monochrome render by Minini shows these iconic levels, from the perspective of someone looking up from the ground floor.

Architect: Renzo Piano   Take a trip to the islands with our next architectural piece. The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre in Noumea, New Caledonia, is shaped like a traditional Kanak hut. Using wood bark, timber, coral and more modern materials, it was a fusion of new and old for Piano and his team, as well as a structure of considerable political controversy (being a centre for the indigenous now under French rule). Minini’s simplified black and white shows the hut structures as a group and closer-up, evidencing their location with shadowed trees.

Architect: Renzo Piano  

Architect: Ieoh Ming Pei   Everyone recognises the architectural brilliance of the Louvre. France’s home to the Mona Lisa, the pyramid outside the main gallery is the brainchild of architect Ieong Ming Pei. Minini shows it up close and personal – and as a lone structure in free space – to give it full impact.

Architect: Ieoh Ming Pei  

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