The Maiden Tower is located on the outskirts of the Old Town, near the embankment. It is easy to see from the embankment and find it due to its convenient location. The name of the tower is associated with an ancient legend about a girl who threw herself off it. The guide told us that in our time, local girls inspired by this legend also committed suicide by throwing themselves from the tower because of unhappy love. In this regard, the authorities decided to install fences on the observation deck of the tower to prevent such cases.
In order to climb to the top of the tower, you need to walk up an atmospheric staircase with worn stone steps. The view of the city and the sea from above is simply amazing! :)
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An iconic place of the Old City in Baku. Every tourist visits it and listens to the legend of the girl. But there are many equally interesting places nearby. It is best to come to the Old Town in the morning - for those who love peace and quiet, or in the evening for lovers of music and vibrant life. Not far from Primorsky Boulevard and the Flame Towers.
A historical place shrouded in legend. Nearby is a small location with fragrant rose bushes, near which there are many girls taking selfies and benches where you can rest after the tour.
number 1 to visit in Baku.I have been there many times, be sure to go up to the observation deck, be careful when climbing, the passages are narrow and not high. After visiting here, you will learn a beautiful legend about this place.
It is necessary to watch with a guide, preferably a small group. Baku, including the Old City, is beautiful, atmospheric and at the same time comfortable (except for the narrow sidewalks in the old part, which is understandable, and the passion for steps. Shoes with upturned noses would be very useful for us there.
The place where all tourists go. A business card, part of the ensemble of the Old Town. A must-visit, you can wander around the neighborhood for half a day, at least. It's better to get there by metro, there are crazy traffic jams in Baku. There are a lot of souvenir shops and cafes nearby. It's better in the morning, then it's very crowded
In Azerbaijani, this ancient building is called "Kyzy Galas". Its history is shrouded in various legends....
On the 3rd attempt, I managed to get inside this building. There is a pass regime for several people and the closing time in the evening is 18.00. It's a shame that visiting this place is much cheaper for locals than for foreigners (3 and 12 manats, respectively). There is a tour guide service for a fee.There is an observation deck on the roof of the tower, which is fenced with glass, it protects from the wind and does not spoil the impression of the view of the city and the sea.
I strongly advise you to take a tour of the old town or the city in general, and of course the Maiden Tower will become one of the most important topics. It looks very simple, but nevertheless it is quite interesting inside. And very, very ancient. An opportunity to touch the history. And, probably, the most beautiful view of the city opens at the top of the tower
Be sure to go up to the observation deck. Despite the high cost of the ticket, it is definitely worth it — an amazing view of the whole of Baku in any weather.
The main symbol of Baku, the plaque on the tower speaks of a possible 12th century construction, but there is an assumption that this is just a reminder of the siege of the city, and the tower itself is several centuries older.
The height is 28 meters, the diameter of the tower is 16 meters, of which about 10 meters are on very powerful walls, a few windows in which indicate a staircase connecting 8 tiers.
From above, the tower resembles the shape of a key.
In the Middle Ages, the tower probably served as a lighthouse with a fire burning from above
Azerbaijan is beautiful ) this Tower is located opposite the boulevard with a gorgeous historical location right from there you can enter the old town of Icharishahar 🔥 there are sooo many interesting things there you can walk all day along the narrow historical streets there are a lot of good restaurants the food is very tasty ( a little greasy ) .
Everything is beautiful in the old town. Admission for tourists is five times more expensive than for locals. They didn't go up, those who were there went down and spat. The ratio of the price and what you saw does not match.
A tower with an interesting history, but more like a legend. Be patient and healthy and be sure to go up to the roof. Protective grilles were installed already in the post-Soviet period. Protection from suicidal and abnormal people. Previously, there was only a beautiful view of the city from there.
An ancient tower. It is located in the old town. Young men jostle around and offer excursions. Entrance to the tower is paid - for foreigners 15 manats without a tour.
Admission from foreign adult tourists is 15 manat.I really didn't like the fact that the locals climb without queuing at the checkout and they are unconditionally served, but you are standing.There is an observation deck at the top of the tower, but honestly, the view from the Upland Park is much better
One of the most cozy places in the city, and the breeze will blow as it should, and quietly stand next to it. From the top there is a beautiful view, but I liked it better without fences!
One of the symbols of Baku, a lot of legends and theories of origin and name, from collecting rainwater, oil, lighthouse, ritual place, etc. the variety of guides with their stories always fuels interest;)
They were not allowed on the observation deck because of the wind. Apparently this happens a lot here. And it's not very interesting without a playground. Only for a "tick" you can visit. And if there is not much else to do.
The tower stands in the same place, the ruins are also present. The tower is like a tower, the place is historical and nothing more. We walked around and looked at it, it was interesting. It doesn't make sense to climb the tower, it's better to climb the cable car, there are more and better views.
The name maiden tower is just a fake, an invention...
There's a glass fence against suicides.
We didn't find anything interesting. To walk the whole old town at a slow pace is a maximum of an hour with lunch)))) there are guides everywhere, a lot in Russian, the excursions are mediocre....
An interesting tower, you can feel its special greatness or read about its history and the events that took place here. Unfortunately, there was no time to look inside.
I'm sorry: 15 manats and what I saw for them did not impress me. If you want to see the beauty of Baku from above: use the funicular (1 manat one way).
It offers a magnificent view of the city and the sea. It is better to visit in the evening when the sun sets. It's windy. There is a history exhibit inside the tower. A good place
It is not worth visiting for the cost of an entrance ticket (15 manats per person), the views from the observation deck in the park are much better. It's not worth it.
The entire observation room is enclosed with glass ~1.8-1.9 meters
In November 2023, admission for adult foreigners cost 15 manats. With a ticket, go to the tower and climb the steps to the observation deck yourself. From there, an overview of the whole city. I didn't like that the plastic walls are very high and the photos are cloudy. But on the other hand, safety is above all. Therefore, I had to be sophisticated and photograph the views in the crack between these plastic walls. I advise you to rise at sunset.
Just a tower in the old town, nothing special. So that they will return there again, no. There were more interesting places in the wonderful city of Baku
I definitely recommend the old town for walking in Baku. The Maiden Tower is in the oldest city, it is definitely worth climbing, the entrance ticket is inexpensive, and the views are stunning, both for the whole city and the Caspian Sea!
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Андрей Иванович
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May 4
15 manats per person for a lift without an elevator. There are exhibits inside the tower. But the information is in English and Azerbaijani. There is a beautiful view upstairs. For the sake of this kind, you definitely need to get fat. And the history of the tower will be told by a guide on earth.
The building, located on the outskirts of the Old City, can be said to be the hallmark of Baku. The tower intrigues with its unusual structure. It is worth going inside to assess the thickness of the walls and the internal structure. To visit, it is better to choose the morning hours, when there are not many tourists, the stairs inside are narrow, for one person. From the upper platform you can admire the Old Town, although the view is not as impressive as from the Upland Park, and there is a strong wind.
Very interesting.I love this place, history, facts, a great overview of the whole city, and I advise you, be sure to visit this place, good luck to everyone
An unusually beautiful place inside the historical city of Icheri Sheher, you are mentally loaded into history when you are there ...
I advise guests of the country to visit this place)
Beauty, antiquity, contrast with modern Baku, top views of the surroundings of the old city and Baku in general....but....the entrance is 15 manats for tourists, 4 manats for locals, why such a difference is unclear, and it is not worth visiting such money, not a single observation room, but it is worth going there because of it, it is not worth such money
It is impossible to visit Baku and not visit the Maiden Tower. It's the same as not trying the local cuisine! Despite the fact that it does not make a strong impression from the inside, it offers a beautiful view, and in itself a very interesting structure. Which has no analogues
The most beautiful place. Completely preserved, not ruins. There are several cafes and restaurants nearby.
There are small souvenir shops around.
We walked with the children, they really liked it.
I was there back in 1986-1989. I liked everything. Especially the old town and the maiden tower. There is also a funicular for 5 kopecks, but I understand that it is no longer there. The salt lakes and the sea are just fine. In the markets, you could just eat by trying the products. The ratio was five. I don't even know how it is now.
The Maiden Tower is one of the main symbols of Baku. It is located near the Old Town and baths, opposite Primorsky Boulevard. As usual, a legend is connected with her about a girl who fell from a Tower, since her father wanted to marry her to an unloved person. You can climb up, but we didn't go up.