Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Iceri Seher - New houses


Brand new building just behind the remnants of the old city which is about 700 - 800 years old.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Iceri Seher - Old City - Baku





Pictures of the remnants of the old city of Baku, Azerbaijan. Preserved by Ministry of culture and tourism of Azerbaijan. This was built around VI and XII centuries,,,
The building resemble some assembly hall where people used to gather together for meetings etc. This site is next to the Maiden Tower which is preserved in excellent shape. The photos of which i will post later. The old city area has got lots of new structures, where people live now.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Pigeon Couple enjoying summer in Fountain Square - Baku

Photos of a pigeon couple enjoying the summer in a park near fountain square...


With old city wall in the background
Somehow the lamp post in the background became prominent - out of focus.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Drinking Water Fountain





Potable Water fountain in front of Bak soviet metro station in Baku city. These fountains in different shapes are available in and around Baku. People use them to quench thirst in the summer...

Architecture from Baku - Some Samples

Buildings that beautify Baku City - Captured some of them in Camera.



Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Soviet Architecture in Baku



Sample of the remnants of Soviet Architecture in Baku City - beautiful buildings in Baku,, 2 government buildings in Targova street at night.

Monday, September 10, 2007

City wall - repeat - in sun light

Repeat post of pictures of the city wall around old city during the day time (Iceri Seher - Baku). The authorities are doing a splendid job of preserving this wall and the other ancient structures in the old city. More photos of Maiden Tower, old city to follow.