Flame Towers

Mehdi Hüseyn Street, Baku, Azerbaijan
4.3
Landmark

Introduction

Understanding the worship of fire in Azerbaijani culture is essential to understanding the country. In the local language, "Azerbaijan" means the land of fire. As early as the 6th century BC, Baku had a temple of fire worship, which was even established as the state religion in the 3rd century. Today, in Baku, this worship of fire is embodied in the Flame Towers. These towers overlook the Caspian Sea and consist of three tall flames covered with LED screens. During the day, they are a beautiful sight against the backdrop of the blue sky and white clouds, while at night they display various patterns such as the Azerbaijani flag and the country's name. The glow of the towers can be seen from all corners of Baku, which is why the city is often referred to as "half sea and half fire."
Address
Mehdi Hüseyn Street, Baku, Azerbaijan
Transportation
Near the Funicular subway station.

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