Mardakan Quadrangular Castle

Mardakan's Quadrangular Castle belongs to the defensive sites of the Absheron Peninsula. A medieval tower rises within a walled enclosure, making the relationship between the central stronghold and its protective boundary easy to recognise.

The setting is different from the palaces and streets of central Baku. Look at how the tower stands in relation to the surrounding settlement, as well as at the stone structure itself. Access to the enclosure, interiors or tower may depend on local arrangements. Check before travelling if going inside is important to you, and avoid climbing sections that are closed or unsafe. An exterior view still gives a sense of the castle's defensive form.