Timeline
10:56
Grab a coffee and settle in early. Fika Coffee Culture opens at 08:00, giving you time to warm up before the day gets busy.
12:26
Walk to the Monument to Richard Sorge. It is a short walk from the café. Spend some time reading the history of the intelligence officer born in the nearby village of Sabunchu.
14:56
Head to Soloha for lunch. This Ukrainian restaurant is just a 10-minute walk from the monument and is open for dinner service, but it is a reliable spot for a hearty meal during the day.
16:14
Walk through Philharmonic Fountain Park. It is a 49-minute walk from the monument, but you can take a shortcut or transport to get there faster. The park has fountains and kiosks and serves as a pleasant approach to the boulevard.
16:56
Return to the Monument to Richard Sorge for the golden light. At 16:56 on 15 January, the sun casts a warm glow toward the WSW, illuminating the memorial installed in 1981.
Local tip
The walk from the monument to Philharmonic Fountain Park is long (49 minutes). Check the route for transport options to save time before the golden hour.
Check before you go
- Fika Coffee Culture opens at 08:00.
- Soloha is open Mo-Su 12:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).