Famous graphic designer presents illustrations of Icherisheher PHOTO
By Laman Ismayilova
Famous English graphic designer Bobby Evans has presented a series of illustrations dedicated to one of the most beautiful corners of Azerbaijan – Icherisheher (Old City). He shared these photos on his blog showing all beauty of the Old City.
The Old City is a unique town within the city of Baku with its own infrastructure and residential communities. The fortress is located in the center of Baku along the coast of the Caspian Sea.
The unique historic monuments and a wide range of tourism options make Icherisheher one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
The pearl of the Azerbaijani culture, possesses hundreds of historical monuments, four of which are of global importance.
It became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova
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