Walk from Fountain Square to the waterfront, then follow the bay to the Mugham Center, Carpet Museum and Little Venice. Continue towards Flag Square and YARAT only if you want the longer seafront walk.
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Along the Caspian shore.
Walk from Fountain Square to the waterfront, then follow the bay to the Mugham Center, Carpet Museum and Little Venice. Continue towards Flag Square and YARAT only if you want the longer seafront walk.
Mainly on foot on the promenade. The Flag Square and YARAT extension adds a substantial walk; a taxi can shorten it.
Use designated crossings or underpasses at Neftchilar Avenue. You can finish at Little Venice. Allow separate time for exhibitions and check access before the longer extension.
Places along the way
Fountains Square
Fountains Square is a lively meeting point between Baku's old stone streets and its pedestrian shopping area.
Baku Boulevard (Seaside National Park)
The Seaside Boulevard follows the Caspian waterfront through gardens, promenades and broad views of Baku Bay.
International Mugham Center
The Mugham Center connects the waterfront with Azerbaijan's living tradition of improvised classical music.
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
A building shaped like a rolled carpet introduces the patterns and techniques of Azerbaijani carpet weaving.
Little Venice
Little Venice adds canals, bridges and small islands to the waterfront beside the Carpet Museum.
National Flag Square
Optional extension
The National Flag Square places Azerbaijan's flag against the open seafront at Bayil.
YARAT Contemporary Art Space
Optional extension
YARAT offers a changing view of contemporary art on Baku's southern waterfront.
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Original title: Baku Boulevard Park
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Original title: Concert hall International Mugam Center of Azerbaijan
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Original title: Square of State Flag in Baku (2012)
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Original title: Azerbaijan Carpet Museum 03
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