Today was our first real chance to go out and explore. We decided to head out from the office and walk through the area known as the "Old City" down by the Caspian Sea. This is a beautiful area filled with tiny cobble stone streets and amazing architecture. Being out among the locals reiterated the fact that while Baku is very different in some regards, people in general are the same. The locals were out doing the same activities you would find families anywhere in the U.S. doing.
One of the most prominent landmarks near the shore in the Old City is the Maiden Tower. The story behind the tower is somewhat unclear but it was supposedly built in the 12th or 13th century. The cool thing about the tower is that you're able to climb to the top of it and get a great view of the rest of the city. One thing to note here is there are a lot stairs to climb and the individuals that built it weren't very tall. This resulted in me being hunched over for most of the ascent and descent. I still had a great time.
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