Timeline
16:23
Pick up a kebab or pancake from Lavas Bistro / Fasali Cafe. It is a popular local spot for take-away, so expect to queue, but the food is good quality and filling.
16:38
Head to Terrace Garden. It is a short walk away. Find a seat to dine on European and Azeri cuisine while you feast your eyes on the Baku scene and wait for the light to change.
17:38
National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
Stand outside the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan. The building faces west, offering a clear view of the sun setting toward the WSW. The museum is closed after 18:00, so use the exterior spaces.
18:23
End the evening with a drink at Finnegan’s. It is next to the History Museum and offers good beer prices and happy hour offers. Note that it does not serve Guinness.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on this date. The National Art Museum is closed on Mondays, so plan for Tuesday through Sunday. Lavas Bistro / Fasali Cafe is a take-away spot, so eat on the go or find a nearby bench.
Check before you go
- National Art Museum of Azerbaijan is open Tu-Su 10:00-18:00.
- Firuze Restaurant is open 12:00-01:00.
- Maharaja is open Mo-Tu 11:00-01:00; We-Th 11:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 11:00-02:00.
- Mugam Club is open Mo-Su 09:00-00:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).