Gobustan

Azerbaijan gears up to attract more overseas tourists

Azerbaijan gears up to attract more overseas tourists

Called the "Land of Fire," Azerbaijan, with its 10 million people, is a melting pot of Turkish, Russian, Persian and European cultures and a country full of contrasts. It's a nexus of ancient historical empires and a …

The Travel: 10 reasons why Azerbaijan is one hot destination

The Travel: 10 reasons why Azerbaijan is one hot destination

Since Azerbaijan is at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the country is combines the best things of both cultures. It has been a known tourist spot since the 1980s, but the tourism industry was affected by the fall of the Soviet …

Gobustan National Park marks 50th anniversary

Gobustan National Park marks 50th anniversary

This year, the Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Reserve marks the 50th anniversary of its establishment and 10th anniversary of its inclusion into the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Roughly 100,000 people visited …

Rufat Nuriyev becomes director of Gobustan Reserve

Rufat Nuriyev becomes director of Gobustan Reserve

In accordance with the order of the Minister of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan, Rufat Nuriyev was appointed as the new director of the Gobustan State Historical-Artistic Reserve. Previously he headed the department …

Baku to the future

Baku to the future

A fascinating mix of old and new as well as world-class sport