The tallest tower reaches 182 meters (almost 600 feet). The flame shape references Azerbaijan's nickname "Land of Fire" due to its natural gas reserves and ancient fire worship traditions.
The 12th-century Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy) is built over earlier structures dating from the 7th to 6th centuries BC, and the 15th-century Shirvanshahs' Palace is one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's ...
Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, with the Flame Towers. Believe it or not, Baku sits 28 metres below sea level, which makes it the world’s lowest lying capital city. (In fact, it is one of only two ...
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