This is a ‘runseeing’ tour of the central part of Baku, taking in some of the city’s major sites and parks. It’s 13 km, but we’ve included a shorter option, below.
Start in Fountains Square, and run east for 1 km through the Molokan Gardens and Sahil Bağı, a small, 19th-century park with ornamental gardens. LEFT on Rəşid Behbudov Küçəsi for 0.7 km, passing the Central Library, to Heydar Aliyev Park, with its statue and fountain. Continue north on Suleyman Rustam Rd. for 1 km. This is a university area, and also passing the U.S. Embassy. The next section is a ~2 km loop around Dədə Qorqud Parkı (home to ADA University and Azerbaijan’s oldest zoo) and Zorge Park. Then, head south for 2 km through the the Azerbaijan University campus, passing Zabitlər Park. Then, RIGHT, headed east for 1.5 k through Füzuli Park. a wide walkway/linear park lined by imposing buildings, with fountains & statues.
Mərkəzi Park. CC: Sefer azeri
The next section is nearly 2 km north-south through Central Park, (Mərkəzi Park), a large urban park with sports courts and a long fountain feature leading to a mosque. The final 1 km returning to Fountains Square passes the important Təzə Pir Mosque.
Shorter Option: The route can be shortened by 4 km by eliminating the section up to Dədə Qorqud Park/Zorge Park. Can also eliminate the ~2 km through Central Park.
Add-Ons:Combine with our Old City tour. Also, paths along the Caspian Sea are just south of Fountains Square.
This is a ‘runseeing’ tour of the central part of Baku, taking in some of the city’s major sites and parks. It’s 13 km, but we’ve included a shorter option, below.
Start in Fountains Square, and run east for 1 km through the Molokan Gardens and Sahil Bağı, a small, 19th-century park with ornamental gardens. LEFT on Rəşid Behbudov Küçəsi for 0.7 km, passing the Central Library, to Heydar Aliyev Park, with its statue and fountain. Continue north on Suleyman Rustam Rd. for 1 km. This is a university area, and also passing the U.S. Embassy. The next section is a ~2 km loop around Dədə Qorqud Parkı (home to ADA University and Azerbaijan’s oldest zoo) and Zorge Park. Then, head south for 2 km through the the Azerbaijan University campus, passing Zabitlər Park. Then, RIGHT, headed east for 1.5 k through Füzuli Park. a wide walkway/linear park lined by imposing buildings, with fountains & statues.
Mərkəzi Park. CC: Sefer azeri
The next section is nearly 2 km north-south through Central Park, (Mərkəzi Park), a large urban park with sports courts and a long fountain feature leading to a mosque. The final 1 km returning to Fountains Square passes the important Təzə Pir Mosque.
Shorter Option: The route can be shortened by 4 km by eliminating the section up to Dədə Qorqud Park/Zorge Park. Can also eliminate the ~2 km through Central Park.
Add-Ons:Combine with our Old City tour. Also, paths along the Caspian Sea are just south of Fountains Square.
There's nearly 16 of continuous, wide open seafront paths in Baku, with great views the Caspian Sea. This route extends south/west from the center to Baku Crystal Hall and Memorial Park. Great water views! Can be combined with our north/east route.
There's nearly 16 of continuous, wide open seafront paths in Baku, with great views the Caspian Sea. This route extends north/east from the center to the Marriott, through Dənizkənarı Milli Park & Ağ Şəhər Bulvarı Park. Great water views and numerous sites.
This route is focused on Philarmonia Garden and the Old City (Icherisheher), where we recommend going early and creating your own route among its narrow streets. Can combine with our Central City/Parks route and waterfront paths.
A hilly run, rewarded with great views! It's 80m over 1.5 km to Highland Park, which features great views of the city and the Flame Towers. From there, it's another 80m climb over 1.5 km to the TV Tower, where there are some additional hilly paths for running.
Several km of running in the eastern part of Baku incorporating New City Park, Hərbi Qənimətlər Parkı and the outdoor Army Museum, and the waterside Ağ Şəhər Bulvarı Park. Add with our waterfront route headed west toward central Baku.
In the northeastern part of Baku, stitch together a few km around the Heydar Aliyev Centre, Congress Center, and Convention Park. There are wide open plazas, green spaces, & water features. Just west is a running track.
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