A new design district can dramatically shift the dynamic of a city, whether it’s a multi-million dollar development that becomes a hub for creatives or one led by a small...
From the F1 to the European Games, Baku has become a hotspot for major international events. Now, with a focus on youth and legacy, as well as an architectural vision...
The World Expo extends beyond just the remit of the event itself. Here, Andrew Saunders looks back at some of the greatest expos in history, and how they have influenced...
Now in its third year, the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe, hosted by Baku, is showing no signs of slowing down, and boasts one of the world’s most unique city...
The highway from Baku to Balakan arrows through plains, weaves along mountain streams and skirts opulent palaces and oilfields alike. Rob Crossan takes a journey from modern to ancient The brick...
A little more than a century ago, Baku was home to the world’s first great oil rush, and the city turned into an art nouveau gem. Now its oil barons’...
Reflecting upon the launch issue of Baku magazine, we look back to our first ever fashion story. Imagine the scene: dawn breaks over the Caspian Sea. An artist embarks on...
This month we explore Baku’s ‘Fire Temple’, a religious hub which has been revered by Zoroastrians, Hindus and tourists alike For time immemorial, Azerbaijan has been known as the ‘land...
Chayki is the new must-visit fine dining hot spot in Baku, serving the legendary dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine with a modern twist Situated in the very heart of Baku city,...
The group exhibition ‘Crumbling Down, Up and Up We Climb’ brings together the works of five artists at Baku’s YARAT Contemporary Art Space to explore notions of cultural histories and...