Icherisheher

Icherisheher, also known as the "Inner City" of Baku, is the gem in the crown of the cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, the pride of every Azeri and the capital of the ancient state of the Shirvanshahs - a state with a thousand years of history and the symbol of Azerbaijani statehood. The area of Icherisheher is 22,1 hectares and encompasses hundreds of historical sites - 4 of which are included in the list of world heritage monuments and 28 of which are listed as national heritage monuments. There are 1300 families residing in Icherisheher, several museums, 18 hotels, and more than one hundred businesses, shops and restaurants at the disposal of residents and visitors to this ancient city. The classification of Icherisheher as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 2000, the first cultural site in Azerbaijan to be classified as such, is proof of its significant universal value as a historical site and architectural complex.
The Icherisheher fortress is situated on the slope of a hill near the shores of the Caspian Sea and is surrounded by fortress walls which are 8-10 meters high and 3.5 meters wide.
The unique historical sites and the wide range of tourism options in Icherisheher have turned this ancient city into one of the most attractive destinations for tourists visiting Azerbaijan. Touring this romantic place will take you back in time, allowing you to experience the spirit of ancient history.