Baku -The Old City, Azerbaijan

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Baku's medieval old town, called Ichari Shahar in Azeri, is a warren of narrow alleys and winding passages neatly hemmed in by high fortress walls. The low, stone walls of the Palace of the Shervan-Shahs, built in the 15th and 16th centuries, belie the grandeur of the masonry and inscriptions on the royal chambers, mosques and mausoleums within the compound. On the edge of the Inner City, the legendary Maiden Tower, Baku's oldest building, commands a sweeping view of the bay. Although the palace and adjacent houses, mosques and Turkish baths are not as well-preserved as the visitor might hope, the ancient streets and passages are slowly taking on new life as foreign companies take up residence in Baku's most prestigious neighborhood. More on www.bakusun.az

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