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Can't decide between Baku and Tbilisi? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Baku
Baku is a striking Caspian Sea capital where medieval caravanserais sit in the shadow of futuristic Flame Towers. This oil-rich city offers a fascinating blend of East and West, with the UNESCO-listed Icherisheher (Old City), world-class museums, and an emerging food and nightlife scene.
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Tbilisi
Tbilisi is a captivating Caucasus capital where ancient churches cling to cliffsides, sulfur baths steam beneath a hilltop fortress, and a world-class natural wine scene thrives in atmospheric cellars. The Old Town's winding streets reveal stunning architecture from every era.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Baku offers Icherisheher (Old City), Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center
Tbilisi offers Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani Sulfur Baths, Holy Trinity Cathedral
Food & Dining
Baku is famous for its local dining scene
Tbilisi is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Baku offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Tbilisi offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to October
May to June, September to October
Weather
Summer: 32°C, Winter: 5°C
Summer: 30°C, Winter: 4°C
Top Attractions in Baku
- 1Icherisheher (Old City)
- 2Flame Towers
- 3Heydar Aliyev Center
- 4Maiden Tower
- 5Palace of the Shirvanshahs
- 6Gobustan Petroglyphs (day trip)
Top Attractions in Tbilisi
- 1Narikala Fortress
- 2Abanotubani Sulfur Baths
- 3Holy Trinity Cathedral
- 4Rustaveli Avenue
- 5Bridge of Peace
- 6Dry Bridge Flea Market
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Joyas Ocultas
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Joyas Ocultas en Baku
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Baku Museum of Miniature Books
A tiny, charming museum in the Old City housing the world's largest collection of miniature books, including incredibly small editions of classic literature.
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Mardakan Fortress (Quadrangular Tower)
A well-preserved 14th-century defensive tower located in the northern suburb of Mardakan, surrounded by a tranquil garden.
Joyas Ocultas en Tbilisi
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Open Air Museum of Ethnography
A vast hillside park featuring traditional houses, farmsteads, and churches from every region of Georgia, meticulously relocated and reconstructed.
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Sulfur Baths' Rooftop
The domed rooftops of the Abanotubani bathhouses are accessible to the public and offer a unique, photogenic perspective of the district.
Barrios para Explorar
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Mejores Zonas en Baku
Icherisheher (Old City)
The historic, walled heart of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage site of narrow, cobbled lanes and ancient stone buildings.
Nizami Street / Fountain Square Area
The bustling, pedestrianized downtown core, known for its elegant 19th-century architecture from the first oil boom.
Mejores Zonas en Tbilisi
Old Town (Altstadt)
The historic heart of Tbilisi, a maze of narrow, winding streets, hidden courtyards, and wooden balconies clinging to hillsides.
Sololaki
An elegant, slightly faded district just above Old Town, known for its stunning 19th-century Art Nouveau and Neo-Moorish architecture.
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Our Verdict
Both Baku and Tbilisi are incredible destinations. Baku excels in Flame Towers and Land of Fire, while Tbilisi stands out for natural wine and khachapuri.
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