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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Flame Towers

Beat the evening chill with a warm drink, catch the last light on the glass facades, and end the night with a local favorite.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:53

    Finnegan’s

    Grab a beer and warm up at Finnegan’s. It is a short walk from Philharmonic Fountain Park and offers good prices and free wifi before the crowds arrive.

  2. 17:23

    Philharmonic Fountain Park

    Walk through Philharmonic Fountain Park toward the Flame Towers. The park is a pleasant 12-minute stroll from the anchor and offers a clear path to the viewing area.

  3. 17:38

    Flame Towers

    Stand at Philharmonic Fountain Park to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:38, casting golden light on the Flame Towers' LED facades.

  4. 18:08

    Chinar

    End the evening with Pan-Asian cuisine and cocktails at Chinar. It is a 9-minute walk from the Flame Towers and stays open late for nightcaps.

Local tip

The view of the sunset from Philharmonic Fountain Park is best when the sky is clear. The Flame Towers' screens light up as the natural light fades.

Check before you go

  • Finnegan’s does not serve Guinness.
  • Chinar is open late, making it a reliable spot after sunset.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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