Alla scoperta dei contrasti di Baku, dalle strade antiche alla vita urbana moderna
Baku rivela la sua anima antica e il suo spirito moderno attraverso strade storiche, quartieri riqualificati e un'identità multiculturale plasmata da secoli di convivenza.
In collaborazione con Azerbaijan Tourism Board
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00:00Welcome to Baku, a city of contrasts. Here on the Caspian Sea you can see the blend of history
00:19and contemporary life. On this episode of Around Azerbaijan we'll be exploring the city's old soul
00:26and modern spirit. The city moves quickly and so will we, from coast to cobblestones in minutes.
00:34The old city is still the beating heart and soul of Baku today. High above the rooftops the Maiden
00:41Tower watches over a maze of stories. Down here every turn pulls you into a different century.
00:48Workshops, caravanserais, cafes and courtyards all blending into one rhythm. To see how reinvention
00:54really works in Azerbaijan, you have to head just 30 minutes out of Baku to a place that's lived
01:00through booms, buss and an impressive rebirth, Balakhani.
01:04Below the surface, Balakhani hides its oldest treasure, the Avdan. Cool stone walls, ancient channels and the sense that every drop once mattered to life.
01:23here.
01:35Just steps away is another landmark of the past. The Agam Hammam known for its sand bath.
01:41Just steps away is another landmark of the past. The Agam Hammam known for its sand bath.
01:47One of the businesses here focuses on bridging that past with visitors coming today.
01:59One of the businesses here focuses on bridging that past with visitors coming today.
02:12There is a first book called Balakhani's common friends.
02:16Then there are nobel brothers' love letters and articles. I will show them.
02:21I will show you the nobel brothers.
02:24What were once faded walls are now a living gallery, transforming the village into one of the region's most instagrammed stops.
02:32These murals are painted by local artists and they've become such a tourist attraction that people queue up to take selfies.
02:40We're at Chalebi, a gallery and showroom that offers a fresh view of Azerbaijan's visual identity, with every piece rooted in the culture.
02:50The art and design scene here is thriving and it's thanks to places like this bridging the gap between traditional techniques and heritage crafts alongside modern artists and creatives.
03:04Azerbaijan sits at the crossroads of three major religions.
03:08And for centuries, people have shared their neighborhoods, their holidays and their stories.
03:13The result? A rare kind of harmony.
03:16So this is one of the oldest mosques in the city.
03:19It's from the 13th century. In 2008, it was renovated again.
03:23Well, as I mentioned, it's a small pilgrimage place and a majority of the tourists visit the mosque.
03:28The Spanish synagogue itself was built in 2011.
03:38The interesting thing is, it is the biggest synagogue in Europe for the mountain Jews.
03:43And the mountain Jews is a community of the Jewish people living in Azerbaijan for more than a thousand years.
03:50So we're in one of the city's many churches.
03:55Yeah, but this one is unique because one of the few Catholic churches which fundaments was laid by the visit of Roman Pope, John Paul II, 2002.
04:08So we've been to a synagogue, a mosque, and we're in a church. There's lots of faith celebrated in the country.
04:15It is. Oh, it's really multicultural.
04:18Baku's modern spirit thrives in its green spaces. It's hard to believe we're in the middle of the city.
04:28But right here, the botanical gardens are beautifully designed and full of color, bringing nature into the rhythm of the city.
04:41As my weekend draws to a close, I've learned that Baku is full of surprises.
04:46Yes, history is always close, but so is the energy of something new.
04:51And it's that balance that makes this city unforgettable.
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