Editing Baku (section)

== Culture ==
[[File:Baku 15 16 31 090000.jpeg|left|thumb|250x250px|[[Old City (Baku)|Inner City of Baku]] is the oldest area of the capital]]
Baku, often referred to as the "[[Paris of the East]]," is a city where [[Eastern world|Eastern]] and [[Western world|Western]] cultural traditions coexist. The city's core is the historic center, known as [[Old City (Baku)|Icheri Sheher]] or the Inner City, commonly referred to as the Old City, which contains various landmarks dating back to at least the 12th century. Among these are the [[Maiden Tower (Baku)|Maiden Tower]] and the [[Palace of the Shirvanshahs|Shirvanshahs' Palace]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/958 |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=whc.unesco.org}}</ref> These buildings reflect the city's history and the [[History of Asian art|Asian architectural styles]] that have influenced Baku's development. The city's skyline showcases a blend of traditional and [[contemporary architecture]], with places like [[Baku Boulevard]] and [[Fountains Square, Baku|Fountains Square]] presenting a harmonious mix of historic and modern design elements. The urban landscape of Baku is characterized by a diverse range of buildings that combine the charm of the past with the innovation of the present.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Azerbaijan's capital Baku built on its heritage to become a beacon of modern architecture |url=https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/azerbaijan-the-opportunity-awaits/architecture |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=www.bbc.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-15 |title=Baku: An Eclectic Blend of Old and New |url=https://www.xyzasia.com/home/baku-eclectic-blend-of-old-and-new |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=xyzAsia |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Koen |date=2020-05-02 |title=Destination Baku: An Intriguing Mix Between Old and New |url=https://paliparan.com/2020/05/02/destination-trip-report-baku-a-perfect-mix-between-old-and-new/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Paliparan |language=en-GB}}</ref> Baku also has a variety of museums and galleries, including the [[National Art Museum of Azerbaijan]] and the [[National Museum of History of Azerbaijan]], which display both [[Azerbaijani art|traditional Azerbaijani and contemporary art]]. The city maintains certain traditional crafts such as [[Knotted-pile carpet|carpet-weaving]] and pottery, of which majority are displayed in [[Azerbaijan Carpet Museum|Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum]], with older techniques still practiced. Baku's theater scene includes institutions like the [[Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater]] and the [[Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre]], which host both local and international performances. Music is an important part of Baku's cultural landscape, with mugham being a traditional genre of music that has been recognized by [[UNESCO]] as part of the [[UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists|Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity]], which was proclaimed to be a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity."<ref>{{Cite journal |title=List of the 90 Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity proclaimed by UNESCO |url=https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/00264-EN.pdf |journal=United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |pages=1}}</ref> The city also has a diverse music scene, with genres such as [[Azerbaijani pop music|pop]], [[Azerbaijani rock|rock]], and [[Azerbaijani jazz|jazz]] being represented. Additionally, Baku hosts events like the [[Baku International Jazz Festival]] and the Baku International Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |title=15th Baku International Film Festival |url=https://filmfestival.az/en/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=filmfestival.az |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=HOME |url=https://www.bakujazzfestival.com/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=bakujazzfestival |language=az}}</ref>

In 2007, the [[Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre]], designed by [[Pritzker Prize]]-winning architect [[Zaha Hadid]], was opened.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi |url=http://heydaraliyevcenter.az/#1_AboutUs |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224031726/http://heydaraliyevcenter.az/#1_AboutUs |archive-date=24 February 2018 |access-date=2018-11-30 |website=heydaraliyevcenter.az}}</ref> Baku also has many museums such as [[Baku Museum of Modern Art]] and [[National Museum of History of Azerbaijan|National Museum of History]], most notably featuring historical artifacts and art. Many of the city's cultural sites were celebrated in 2009 when Baku was designated an Islamic Culture Capital.<ref>{{Cite web |publisher=Azerbaijan Business Center |title=Closing ceremony of Cultural Year "Baku- Islamic Culture Capital-2009" conducted in Azerbaijan |url=http://abc.az/eng/news/41154.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811020803/https://abc.az/eng/news/41154.html |archive-date=11 August 2011 |access-date=5 February 2010}}</ref> Baku was chosen to host the [[Eurovision Dance Contest]] 2010. It has also become the first city to host the first [[European Games]] in [[2015 European Games|2015]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baku 2015 European Games |url=http://www.baku2015.com/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512145118/http://www.baku2015.com/ |archive-date=12 May 2015 |access-date=2018-11-30 |website=Baku 2015 |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center.jpg|thumb|right|[[Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center]]]]

=== Theatres ===
[[File:Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre main façade, 2015.jpg|thumb|right|[[Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater]]]]

* [[Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater]]
* [[Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre]]
* [[Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre]] named after Samad Vurgun
* [[Baku Puppet Theatre]] (formally Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre named after Abdulla Shaig)
* [[Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators]]
* [[Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy]]
* [[Baku State Circus]]
* "Oda" Theatre
* [[The Baku Marionette Theatre|Baku Marionette Theatre]]
* Baku Municipal Theatre
* [[Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre]]
* Mugham Azerbaijan National Music Theatre
* Azerbaijan State Theatre of Song named after Rashid Behbudov
* "UNS" Theatre
* "Yugh" Theatre

Among Baku's cultural venues are [[Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall]], [[Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre]]. The main [[movie theater]] is Azerbaijan Cinema. Festivals include Baku International Film Festival, [[Baku International Jazz Festival]], Novruz Festival, ''Gül Bayramı'' (Flower Festival) and the National Theater Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.news.bakililar.az/news_v_azerbayjane_otmechayut_35946.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524071617/http://www.news.bakililar.az/news_v_azerbayjane_otmechayut_35946.html|title=В Азербайджане отмечают праздник цветов.|archive-date=24 May 2013}}</ref><ref>[http://www.zaman.com.tr/haber.do?haberno=982418&title=azerbaycanda-gul-bayrami-ve-aliyevin-dogum-gunu-kutlaniyor Azerbaycan'da Gül Bayramı ve Aliyev'in doğum günü kutlanıyor] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124185225/http://www.zaman.com.tr/haber.do?haberno=982418&title=azerbaycanda-gul-bayrami-ve-aliyevin-dogum-gunu-kutlaniyor |date=24 January 2012 }} {{in lang|tr}}</ref> International and local exhibitions are presented at the [[Baku Expo Centre]].

===Museums===
<gallery class="center" perrow="5" widths="180" heights="120">
File:National Museum of History of Azerbaijan 10.JPG|[[National Museum of History of Azerbaijan|National Museum of History]]
File:Nizami Museum of Azerbaijan Literature, Baku, 2015.jpg|[[Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature|Nizami Museum of Literature]]
File:National Art Museum of Azerbaijan (de Burs House) edited.jpg|[[National Art Museum of Azerbaijan|National Art Museum]]
File:Villa Petrolea front.jpg|[[Villa Petrolea]]
File:Baku Museum of Modern Art entrance.jpg|[[Baku Museum of Modern Art]]
File:“From Waste to Art” Museum.jpg|[[“From Waste to Art” Museum]]
</gallery>
* [[The Museum Centre (Baku)|The Museum Centre]]
* [[Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography]]
* [[Azerbaijan Carpet Museum|Azerbaijan State Carpet Museum]]
* [[Azerbaijan Museum of Geology]]
* [[“From Waste to Art” Museum]]

====Absheron Museum of History and Local Studies====
The '''Absheron Museum of History and Local Studies'''({{Langx|az|Abşeron Tarix-Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi}}) started its activities on 21 November 1983. The area of the museum, which was thoroughly renovated in 2015, is 296 square meters and consists of 5 halls. Currently, about 3000 exhibits are preserved in the museum and 1800 items are displayed in the exposition. Exhibits reflecting the history, geography, nature, everyday life and culture of Absheron region are preserved in the museum.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://heydaraliyev-centers.az/absheron/nearest-cultural-objects |title=Abşeron Tarix-Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi |website=heydaraliyev-centers.az |access-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423132044/https://heydaraliyev-centers.az/absheron/nearest-cultural-objects |archive-date=23 April 2021 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://museum.az/az/museum/107|title= Azərbaycan muzeyləri|website= museum.az|access-date= 26 November 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220831133850/https://museum.az/az/museum/107|archive-date= 31 August 2022|url-status= dead}}</ref> The museum consists of 4 halls, 1 fund room and 1 room for employees. The exhibition area is 250 square meters, the manager's room is 1 square meter, the fund room is 10 square meters, and the staff room is 25 square meters. In 2018, the number of visitors to the museum was 1,932.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://kataloq.cmap.az/az/org/museums/951f747cd56611e0ad4900226424597d|title= Kataloq|website= cmap.az|access-date= 26 November 2020}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Libraries===
* [[National Library of Azerbaijan]]
* [[ANAS Central Library of Science]]
* Presidential Library (former [[Armenian Philanthropic Society of Baku|Library of the Armenian Philanthropic Society]])

=== Architecture ===
{{Main|Architecture in Baku}}
[[File:Maiden Tower in Baku 2015.jpg|thumb|[[Maiden Tower (Baku)|Maiden Tower]] in [[Old City (Baku)|Old Baku]], a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] built in the 11th–12th century, recognised as the symbol of the city.]]
[[File:Baku, Azerbaiyán, 2016-09-26, DD 207-209 PAN.jpg|thumb|[[Multani Caravanserai]], Baku]]
Baku has wildly varying architecture, ranging from the [[Old City (Baku)|Old City]] core to modern buildings and the spacious layout of Baku port. Many of the city's landmarks were built during the early 20th century, when architectural elements of the European styles were combined in [[eclecticism|eclectic]] style.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baku's Architecture:A Fusion of East and West |url=http://azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/24_folder/24_articles/24_architecture.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111116060241/http://azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/24_folder/24_articles/24_architecture.html |archive-date=16 November 2011 |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=Azer.com}}</ref> Baku has an original and unique appearance, earning it a reputation as the ''Paris of the East''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.window2baku.com/006development.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100515072252/http://www.window2baku.com/006development.htm|title=Общие сведения|archive-date=15 May 2010|website=window2baku.com}}</ref> Baku joined [[UNESCO]]'s [[Creative Cities Network|Network of Creative Cities]] as a Design City on 31 October 2019 on the occasion of World Cities' Day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-30 |title=UNESCO celebrates World Cities Day designating 66 new Creative Cities |url=https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-celebrates-world-cities-day-designating-66-new-creative-cities |access-date=2019-11-05 |website=UNESCO |language=en |archive-date=31 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031145734/https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-celebrates-world-cities-day-designating-66-new-creative-cities |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Hamams ====

There are a number of ancient [[Hammam|hamams]] in Baku dating back to the 12th, 14th and 18th centuries. Hamams play a very important role in the architectural appearance of Baku.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gadimova |first=Nazrin |date=8 January 2014 |title=Traditional hamams in all its glory in Baku |url=https://www.azernews.az/travel/62986.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123131702/https://www.azernews.az/travel/62986.html |archive-date=23 January 2018 |access-date=19 May 2017 |website=AzerNews.az |language=en}}</ref>

===== Teze Bey Hamam =====
Teze Bey is the most popular hamam (traditional Islamic bath) in Baku. It was built in 1886 in the centre of Baku, and in 2003 it was fully restored and modernised. Along with its modern amenities, Teze Bey features a swimming pool and architectural details inspired by Oriental, Russian and Finnish baths.

===== Gum Hamam =====
Gum Hamam was discovered during archaeological excavations underneath the sand; hence the name: Gum hamam (sand bath). It was built sometime during the 12th–14th centuries.

===== Bairamali hamam =====
In ancient times, Bairamali Hamam was called "Bey Hamam". The original structure was built sometime during the 12th–14th centuries and was reconstructed in 1881.

===== Agha Mikayil Hamam =====
Agha Mikayil Hamam was constructed in the 18th century by Haji Agha Mikayil on Kichik Gala Street in the Old City (Icherisheher). It is still operating in its ancient setting. The Hamam is open to women on Mondays and Fridays and to men on the other days of the week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=- Icherisheher |url=https://icherisheher.gov.az/en/monument/1 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=icherisheher.gov.az}}</ref>

==== Modern architecture ====
Late modern and postmodern architecture began to appear in the early 2000s. With economic development, old buildings such as Atlant House were razed to make way for new ones. Buildings with all-glass shells have appeared around the city, the most prominent examples being the International Mugham Center, [[Azerbaijan Tower]], [[Heydar Aliyev Centre|Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre]], [[Flame Towers]], [[Baku Crystal Hall]], [[Baku White City]], [[SOCAR Tower]] and [[DENIZ Mall]]. These projects also caught the attention of international media as notable programmes such as [[Discovery Channel]]'s [[Extreme Engineering]] did pieces focusing in on changes to the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre And Flame Towers |url=http://science.discovery.com/tv/build-bigger/projects/azerbaijan/heydar-aliyev-cultural-centre.html |access-date=25 April 2011 |publisher=Discovery Communications }}{{dead link|date=September 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

The Old City of Baku, also known as the Walled City of Baku, refers to the ancient Baku settlement. Most of the walls and towers, strengthened after the Russian conquest in 1806, survived. This section is picturesque, with its maze of narrow alleys and ancient buildings: the cobbled streets past the [[Palace of the Shirvanshahs]], two [[Caravanserai|caravansaries]], the baths and the [[Juma Mosque (Baku)|Juma Mosque]] (which used to house the [[Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum|Azerbaijan National Carpet and Arts Museum]] but is now a mosque again). The old town core also has dozens of small mosques, often without any particular sign to distinguish them as such.

In 2003, UNESCO placed the Inner City on the [[List of World Heritage in Danger]], citing damage from a [[2000 Baku earthquake|November 2000 earthquake]], poor conservation as well as "dubious" restoration efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower – UNESCO World Heritage Centre |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/958 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302171720/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/958 |archive-date=2 March 2012 |access-date=22 May 2009 |publisher=Whc.unesco.org}}</ref> In 2009 the Inner City was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Centre |first=UNESCO World Heritage |title=Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/958 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922173754/https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/958 |archive-date=22 September 2018 |access-date=22 September 2018 |publisher=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |language=en}}</ref>

=== Visual arts ===
{{See also|List of statues in Baku}}
The three main institutions for exhibiting [[Modern art|modern]] and [[contemporary art]] in Baku are:
* [[Baku Museum of Modern Art]]
* [[Heydar Aliyev Center|Heydar Aliyev Centre]]
* [[Yarat Contemporary Art Space]] ({{langx|az|Yarat Müasir İncəsənət Mərkəzi}})<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cascone|first=Sarah|date=2014-11-12|title=Azerbaijan Will Open New Contemporary Art Center in 2015|url=https://news.artnet.com/exhibitions/azerbaijan-new-contemporary-art-center-to-open-in-2015-165827|access-date=2020-12-12|website=artnet News|language=en|archive-date=28 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528124526/https://news.artnet.com/art-world/new-london-museum-exhibits-celebrity-feces-and-preserved-butts-164416|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Music and media ===
[[File:Pht-Vugar Ibadov eurovision (31).jpg|thumb|[[Baku Crystal Hall]] during the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012]]]]
{{Further|topic= (1916 to 1920) |The Hajibeyli Brothers' Opera-Operetta Artists' Troupe}}
The music scene in Baku can be traced back to ancient times and villages of Baku, generally revered as the fountainhead of [[meykhana]] and [[mugham]] in the Azerbaijan.<ref>[http://www.baki-xeber.com/new/2009/06/22/get=29330 "Meyxana", ya "bədihə" sözü aləmi bir-birinə qatıb] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707205524/http://www.baki-xeber.com/new/2009/06/22/get%3D29330 |date=7 July 2011 }} {{in lang|az}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://e-library.musigi-dunya.az/sonoteka/son_garabah_text_az3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706130826/http://e-library.musigi-dunya.az/sonoteka/son_garabah_text_az3.html|title=E-library|archive-date=6 July 2011|website=e-library.musigi-dunya.az}}</ref>

Recently, the success of Azerbaijani performers such as [[Aysel Teymurzadeh|AySel]], [[Farid Mammadov]], [[Sabina Babayeva]], [[Safura Alizadeh|Safura]] and [[Elnur Hüseynov]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]] has boosted the profile of Baku's music scene, prompting international attention. Following the victory of Azerbaijan's representative [[Eldar & Nigar]] at the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2011]], Baku hosted the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cadwalladr |first=Carole |date=15 May 2011 |title=Azerbaijan win Eurovision as Blue and Jedward finish mid-table |work=The Guardian |location=London |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2011/may/15/azerbaijan-win-eurovision-blue-jedward |url-status=live |access-date=15 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623130139/http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2011/may/15/azerbaijan-win-eurovision-blue-jedward |archive-date=23 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Azerbaijan win Eurovision contest with Running Scared |publisher=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13402732 |url-status=live |access-date=8 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214075907/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13402732 |archive-date=14 February 2013}}</ref>

2005 was a landmark in the development of [[Azerbaijani jazz]] in the city. It has been home to legendary jazz musicians like [[Vagif Mustafazadeh]], [[Aziza Mustafa Zadeh]], Rafig Babayev and Rain Sultanov.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Emergence of Jazz in Azerbaijan |url=http://azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/54_folder/54_articles/54_vmustafazade.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100413214226/http://www.azer.com/aiweb/categories/magazine/54_folder/54_articles/54_vmustafazade.html |archive-date=13 April 2010 |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=Azer.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MediaDesignTech |title=History of Jazz in Azerbaijan |url=http://jazz.az/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100218131412/http://www.jazz.az/ |archive-date=18 February 2010 |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=Jazz.az}}</ref> Among Baku's prominent annual fairs and festivals is [[Baku International Jazz Festival]], which features some of the world's most identifiable jazz names.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baku International Jazz Festival has been opened in Azerbaijan |url=http://azerbaijan24.com/component/content/article/1-latest-news/241-baku-jazz-festival-azerbaijan-news-2009.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100511051246/http://azerbaijan24.com/component/content/article/1-latest-news/241-baku-jazz-festival-azerbaijan-news-2009.html |archive-date=11 May 2010 |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=Azerbaijan24.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Baku International Jazz Festival Official Site |url=http://festival.jazz.az/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328060626/http://festival.jazz.az/ |archive-date=28 March 2010 |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=Festival.jazz.az}}</ref>

Baku also has a thriving [[Mugham|International Centre of Mugham]], which is located in [[Baku Boulevard]], [[Gulustan Palace]] and [[Buta Palace]], one of the principal [[performing arts centre]]s and [[music venue]]s in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Director-General hails the importance of living traditions at the Mugham Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan |url=http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=44910&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091111193812/http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID%3D44910%26URL_DO%3DDO_TOPIC%26URL_SECTION%3D201.html |archive-date=11 November 2009 |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=Portal.unesco.org}}</ref>

The majority of Azerbaijan's media companies (including television, newspaper and radio, such as, [[Azad Azerbaijan TV]], [[Ictimai TV]], [[Lider TV]] and [[Region TV]]) are headquartered in Baku. The films ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]'' and ''[[The Diamond Arm]]'', among [[List of films shot in Baku|others]], are set in the city, while ''[[Amphibian Man (film)|Amphibian Man]]'' includes several scenes filmed in [[Old City (Baku)|Old City]].

The city's radio stations include: ''Ictimai Radio'', ''Radio Antenn'', ''Burc FM'', ''Avto FM'', [[ASANRadio|''ASAN Radio'']] and ''Lider FM Jazz''

Some of Baku's newspapers include the daily ''[[Azadliq (newspaper)|Azadliq]]'', ''Zaman'' (The Time), ''Bakinskiy Rabochiy'' (Baku Worker), ''[[Echo (Azerbaijani newspaper)|Echo]]'' and the English-language ''Baku Today''.

Baku is also featured in the video game ''[[Battlefield 4]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Battlefield 4 a sneaky screen from Baku |url=http://www.xboxplayers.com/video/battlefield-4-a-sneaky-screen-from-baku/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513002241/http://www.xboxplayers.com/video/battlefield-4-a-sneaky-screen-from-baku/ |archive-date=13 May 2013 |access-date=19 May 2013 |website=xboxplayers.com}}</ref>

=== Nightlife ===
Many clubs that are open until dawn can be found throughout the city. Clubs with an eastern flavour provide special treats from the [[cuisine of Azerbaijan]] along with local music. Western-style clubs target younger, more energetic crowds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Baku and Azerbaijan |url=http://thelandmarkhotel.az/site/?sec=mdata&mid=49&lang=2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091012034133/http://thelandmarkhotel.az/site/?sec=mdata&mid=49&lang=2 |archive-date=12 October 2009 |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=Thelandmarkhotel.az}}</ref> Most of the [[Pub|public houses]] and bars are located near [[Fountains Square, Baku|Fountains Square]] and are usually open until the early hours of the morning.

=== Parks and gardens ===
[[File:Panoramabild Baku Filarmonia Park.JPG|upright=1.6|thumb|{{center|Philarmony garden}}]]
Baku has large sections of greenery, either preserved by the National Government or designated as green zones. The city, however, continues to lack a green belt development as economic activity pours into the capital, resulting in massive housing projects along the suburbs.<ref>[http://www.all-pages.com/city_info/3/45/426/4667.html Экология и охрана окружающей среды в Азербайджане] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100515123423/http://www.all-pages.com/city_info/3/45/426/4667.html |date=15 May 2010 }} {{in lang|ru}}</ref>

[[Baku Boulevard]] is a pedestrian promenade that runs parallel to Baku's seafront. The boulevard contains an amusement park, [[yacht club]], [[musical fountain]], statues and monuments. The park is popular with dog-walkers and joggers and is convenient for tourists. It is adjacent to the newly built [[International Mugam Centre of Azerbaijan|International Centre of Mugham]] and the musical fountain.

Other parks and gardens include Heydar Aliyev Park, Samad Vurgun Park, Narimanov Park, [[Alley of Honor]] and the [[Fountains Square, Baku|Fountains Square]]. The [[Martyrs' Lane]], formerly the Kirov Park, is dedicated to the memory of those who died during the [[Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]] and also to the 137 people killed on [[Black January]].