Name: Baku
Country: Azerbaijan
Time zone: GMT +5 / +4 (sum./win.)
Area: 2430 sq km
Population: 2,5 million (2011)
Founded in: First written evidence dates to the 5th century
Climate: mild continental, semi-arid
Average temperature: +1°C to +9°C in winter, +29°C to +35°C in summer
Area code: +994 (12)
Airports: Heydar Aliyev
Train stations: Baku
Ports: sea terminal (Caspian sea)
Bus stations: Baku
Subway: 2 lines; 23 stations
Religious buildings: Orthodox: Sts.Myrrophores Cathedral, Most Holy Mother of God Cathedral, St.Michael the Archangel Cathedral; Muslim: Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Dzhuma Mosque, Taza Pir Mosque, Blue Mosque; Catholic: Most Holy Virgin Mary Immaculate Conception Church; Ashkenazi Jews Synagogue
Architectural landmarks: Maiden Tower, Shirvanshakhs Palace, Palace Mosque, Icheri Sheher Old Town,Mukhtarov Palace, Baku TV Tower, State Flag Square
Statues and memorials: N.Ganjavi, U.Hajibeyov, S.Vurghun, M.Fuzuli, A.Navai, R.Zorge, H.Aliyev, Honorary Burial Alley, Martyrs’ Lane, Khojaly Victims Monument
Museums: Azerbaijan State Musical Culture Museum, Mustafayev Azerbaijan State Art Museum, KerimovAzerbaijan State Carpet and People’s Applied Art Museum, Ganjavi Azerbaijan Literature Museum, Azerbaijan History Museum, Modern Art Museum, Baku Thumb Book Museum
House-Museums of: Bulbul, S.Vurghun, N.Narimanov, Niazi, G.Garayev, L. and M.Rostropovich
Theatres: Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre, Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre,Vurghun Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre, Azerbaijan Music Comedy Theatre, Gorky Azerbaijan Young Spectator’s Theatre, Shaig Puppet Theatre
Natural sites and parks: Governor Garden, Izmir Park, Officer Park, Mountain Park, Molokan Garden, SahilGarden, Vurghun Garden, Narimanov Garden, Gobustan State History and Art Reserve (60 km from Baku)
Expo centres: Baku Expo Centre
Sports venues and clubs: Bakhramov Republican Stadium (FC Neftchi, FC Baku), Shafa Stadium (FC Inter),Dalga Arena Stadium, Baku Sports Palace (WVC Azerrail), Sports and Tennis Complex, Aliyev Sports and Concert Complex
Performance sites: Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, Music Academy, Baku Jazz Centre,Kapelhaus Concert Hall, Green Theatre, Chamber Music Hall
Entertainment sites: State Circus, Zoo, AF-Hotel Water Park, Khazar Golden Beach Water Park, Park Boulevard Entertainment Centre
Restaurants of national cuisine: Azerbaijani: Mugam-Club, Caravansarai, Beh-Beh, Old City, Shusha, Chanakhgala,Firuza, Tongal, Damla, Neolith, Zeitun
Hotel: Anapa Airport, Vityazevo, 353447, Russia
Number of rooms/floors: 36/0
Year built:
Distance to center: Anapa City - 16 km
Airport: Vityazevo - 0,1 km
Railway Station: Anapa - 8,6 km
Sea terminal: Sea terminal - 18 km
Landmarks: Nemo Dolphinarium - 7,5 km, Vizantiya Park - 7,5 km, Tik-Tak Aqua Park - 9,3 km