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An adventure in one of Azerbaijan's remotest areas
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
The Greater Caucasus Mountains lie to the north of Azerbaijan and form one of the country's remotest regions. Hiking there gives you a chance to visit villages and canyons and experience rural life.
Cult
The "father" of Azerbaijani classical music, Uzeyir Hajibeyli.
In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The influence of Uzeyir Hajibeyli on the further development of musical artform in Azerbaijan is difficult to overestimate. His innovative and, at times, revolutionary decisions changed the perception of operatic performance, and led to his opera, “Leyli and Majnun”, the first of the East.
Sport
A Golden day for Azerbaijan
Local hero Hidayat Heydarov was on fire all day on the way to his Gold Medal. He was joined by fellow countrymen, Saied Mollaei, who won his first Gold in 3 years and brought the Azerbaijan tally to 3 Gold medals. This drove the home-crowd wild with joy at the Heydar Aliyev stadium.
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Göygöl: city with the oldest operating winery in Azerbaijan
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
The history of Azerbaijan has a rich tradition of winemaking, going back centuries in the territory. Contemporary winemaking started in Göygöl in 1860 by German immigrants and continues to flourish to this day.
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A look at nature, culture and food
In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board
In this episode of Explore Azerbaijan, we hike across the pristine landscapes of Gabala, which lies in the foothills of the Caucasus mountains. We also meet local farmers and discover the famous Ata-Baba hazelnut, and see how it is used in the recipe of a regional specialty.
