Timeline
15:16
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Masa Baku. It is close to the center and opens at 12:00, so you can start your visit early in the quiet morning.
16:08
Walk to the Heydar Aliyev Center. Explore the fluid architecture and the empty halls before the crowds arrive.
16:56
Head to Gunaydin Steakhouse for a late lunch. The Korean restaurant is just a short walk away and stays open until 23:00.
17:38
Return to the Heydar Aliyev Center as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light at 16:56 will highlight the building’s sweeping white forms.
18:08
End your evening with fresh bread and sweets at Akber Oğlu bakery. It is open until 20:00, perfect for a post-sunset treat.
Local tip
The center is best visited in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat and crowds. The sunset view from the exterior is the highlight.
Check before you go
- Masa Baku opens at 12:00.
- Gunaydin Steakhouse is open Mo-Su 10:00-23:00.
- Akber Oğlu is open Mo-Su 08:00-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).