Modern Baku · 3Grand Baku Tour · 10

Highland Park viewpoint

Panorama over the bay · Highland Park (Dagustu Park), Baku

Urmen19 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; cropped for display

Highland Park sits on the hill above the bay. From here you see the Old City, the Boulevard and the whole Bay of Baku.

The park is a place of remembrance as well: the Alley of Martyrs is located here. You can come up by stairs or with the funicular from the Boulevard.

Audio guide

0:39

Narrated with a synthetic voice.

Download audio

Read the transcript

Highland Park opens up the view above Baku's southern central waterfront. Its terraces and paths look over the Caspian and along the curve of the bay. From here, the relationship between the sea, the city streets and the hillside becomes easier to understand.

The park is close to the Flame Towers and Martyrs' Lane. Those places have very different moods, so give each its own space in your visit. Reaching the terraces may involve steps or uphill walking; choose an approach that is comfortable for you. Enjoy the public viewpoints, and keep the atmosphere quiet and respectful as you approach the nearby memorial areas.

Directions Photographs

Look for

The view of the bay and the Old City.

Riddle