AserbaidschanBaku CityBukhta-Il’icha40°22’7” N 49°50’10” E
5. August 2019 in Aserbaidschan ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. The old city is beautiful and fun. The city wall is still present, and there aren't any obviously new buildings inside the wall. Most everything has been restoredWeiterlesen
AserbaidschanBaku CityBukhta-Il’icha40°22’21” N 49°50’20” E
5. August 2019 in Aserbaidschan ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The newer parts of Baku are right next to the old town, with lots to do. First are the three iconic buildings lit up in the colors of the Azeri flag. Next is one of the classic buildings, followed byWeiterlesen
AserbaidschanBaku CityKotal39°59’55” N 49°23’55” E
6. August 2019 in Aserbaidschan ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Azerbaijan sits on the Caspian oil fields. These mud volcanoes sit in the midst of an area with many oil seeps on to the surface. The volcanoes are probably gas and water bubbling to the surface.
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AserbaidschanBaku CityQobustan40°6’46” N 49°22’42” E
6. August 2019 in Aserbaidschan ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Great site that speaks for itself. These are engraved in stone.
AserbaidschanIsmayilli RayonLahıcLilidərəsu40°50’33” N 48°22’37” E
7. August 2019 in Aserbaidschan ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Pronounced la-HEECH, this is an old, small village that has been a copper smithing town that has become rather touristy. The setting is beautiful and the road in is spectacular, especially theWeiterlesen
AserbaidschanShaki citySheki41°12’3” N 47°11’39” E
7. August 2019 in Aserbaidschan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Hilltop town with the palace of the Shaki Khans at the top. Unfortunately, this was closed for maintenance when we were there. The first pic looks over the wall at the summer palace, the onlyWeiterlesen
GeorgienKachetienEniseliBoltsa42°0’4” N 45°39’31” E
9. August 2019 in Georgien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Mostly ruins of w former capital sacked by a Persian invasion. The only remaining building is a 16th Century church.
The first pic is the entire building from a distance. Then a couple inside pics ofWeiterlesen
