Explorer les contrastes de Bakou, des rues anciennes à la vie urbaine moderne
Bakou révèle son âme ancienne et son esprit moderne à travers des rues historiques, des quartiers redynamisés et une identité multiculturelle façonnée par des siècles de coexistence.
00:16Here on the Caspian Sea, you can see the blend of history and contemporary life.
00:21On this episode of Around Azerbaijan, we'll be exploring the city's old soul and modern spirit.
00:28The city moves quickly and so will we, from coast to cobblestones in minutes.
00:35The old city is still the beating heart and soul of Baku today.
00:40High above the rooftops, the Maiden Tower watches over a maze of stories.
00:44Down here, every turn pulls you into a different century.
00:48Workshops, caravanserais, cafes and courtyards all blending into one rhythm.
00:53To see how reinvention really works in Azerbaijan,
00:56you have to head just 30 minutes out of Baku,
00:59to a place that's lived through booms, buss and an impressive rebirth, Balakani.
01:05Below the surface, Balakani hides its oldest treasure, the Avdan. Cool stone walls, ancient channels and the sense that every drop once mattered to life here.
01:20Just steps away is another landmark of the past. The Agam Hammam known for its sand bath.
01:55One of the businesses here focuses on bridging that past with visitors coming today.
02:00What were once faded walls are now a living gallery, transforming the village into one of the buildings.
02:06One of the businesses here focuses on bridging that past with visitors coming today.
02:12What 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.
02:42We'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.
03:05Azerbaijan sits at the crossroads of three major religions and for centuries people have shared their neighborhoods, their holidays and their stories.
03:14The result? A rare kind of harmony.
03:17So this is one of the oldest mosques in the city.
03:20It's from the 13th century.
03:21In 2008 it was renovated again.
03:24Well, as I mentioned, it's a small pilgrimage place and a majority of the tourists who visit the mosque.
03:35The 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
03:48for more than a thousand years.
03:53So we're in one of the city's many churches.
03:56Yeah, but this one is unique because one of the few Catholic churches which fundaments was laid by the visit of
04:04Roman Pope John Paul II, 2002.
04:08So we've been to a synagogue, a mosque, and we're in a church.
04:13There's lots of faith celebrated in the country.
04:16It is.
04:17Oh, it's really multicultural.
04:19Baku's modern spirit thrives in its green spaces.
04:26It's hard to believe we're in the middle of the city.
04:29But right here, the botanical gardens are beautifully designed and full of color,
04:33bringing nature into the rhythm of the city.
04:36As 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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