Baku is an very nice city. The architecture is incredible and probably one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. From the outside it appears to be a very vibrant growing city..while there I counted 16 cranes working on new high rises of one form or another..they are certainly attempting to shed the 3rd world status..oil is making most of this possible from what I was told..however with the current glut of oil, not sure how much of this will continue should all things remain as they are..

The airport is no doubt the nicest airport I have ever been through...

Downtown near the mall area

Was told this is a TRUMP building..have not verified that...but nice nonetheless

All in all, Baku was a pleasant surprise..with the exception of their medical care..unfortunately used a bit of their services which is a whole other story...but it is not up to the standards I am used to..whether in USA or Europe..they have a bit to go before they are there ..but its there should you ever need it..

Ripp