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Maiden's Tower

Downtown Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan
Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Baku
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Traveler Description: Madein's Tower is probably the first thing to see in Baku. It is the symbol of the town along with the three fires. Located in the Old City (known as... more »
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Moscow
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The Tower is the city's symbol. There is almost nothing to see inside, but the view from the top is worthwhile. Climbing is challenging, but not hard. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

It looks lovely now all the scaffolding is gone and now May 5 all the birds are flying around looking for their nest sites, the gardens are lovely,dont miss it More

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Spilimbergo, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

beautiful view from the top all steps are worth! you can enjoy the view of the old Baku and the panorama of the seaside More

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Baku, Azerbaijan
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The Maiden's Tower is a must see if you are in Baku. It has unusual curved outer walls with a narrow spiral staircase inside. Each level has a small historical/cultural display and the final level before before reaching the top has a fun cultural dress area for souvenir photos (extra fee). Once you reach the top, you will be dazzled... More

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Baku
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

While they aim at Maiden tower in Azerbaijan and say History, no true story about it what it is, many other towers are more historical, sophisticated in design and have the same staircase which is all that is in there More

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See 10 more reviews by Waleed A for Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

A thing of Legend "“Maiden Tower”. According to one of them, the shah fell in love with his own daughter and decided to marry her. Terrified by the forthcoming marriage with her father, and wishing to dissuade him, the daughter asked him to build a tower and wait until its construction was completed. When the tower was ready, the shah... More

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Sussex
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
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OK if you know the story, otherwise not special, another Tourist place More

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baku
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

interesting history behind this monument, it is protected by ONU More

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Baku, Azerbaijan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

It is very old exterior and high tech interior sight of this city. very beautiful view from the top to the Caspian Sea and city More

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London, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012
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it's a must-go place if you are in Baku!! a great scenery: watch modern emerging Baku developing, while the Old City keeps history and the real Oriental flavor! Baku used to be called "Chicago of the East" in the 19th century, and this tower was an impartial part of it! More

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