natural wonder
Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain)
A hillside on the Absheron Peninsula that has burned continuously for decades, fed by natural gas seeping through sandstone: an easy, eerie evening drive from Baku.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Mardakan
Baki, Azerbaijan · Asia
About Mardakan
Mardakan is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Buzovna, 21km from Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain).
Mardakan is in Baki, Azerbaijan, with about 15,000 people. The nearest town is Buzovna, about 4 km away.
Mardakan (Azerbaijani: Mərdəkan, pronounced [mæɾdæˈkɑn]) is a settlement and municipality in Khazar Rayon of Baku, Azerbaijan, located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, with a population of 32,084. It's positioned on the eastern Absheron Peninsula, about 30 km away from downtown Baku, and just 10 km from Heydar AliyevRead more
International Airport, bounded by Shuvalan to the east, Qala to the south, and Shagan to the west. It also borders Bina in the south-west, and Buzovna to the north-west. Mardakan is the third largest settlement in Khazar Rayon by population, and one of the most populated municipalities in the country. It is considered to be the center of the Khazar Rayon, with the district's office being located in the settlement.
Widely regarded and known across the peninsula as a resort town, Mardakan attracts thousands of visitors every year during the summertime. It is praised for its beaches, a generally pleasant climate, and an abundance of recreational establishments. It occupies a portion of the northern part of the Khazar Rayon, although the municipality's territory was adjusted multiple times throughout its history. Mardakan was granted the status of a settlement in 1936. In 1933, Shagan village was incorporated into the Mardakan municipal council, however, Shagan was separated in 1945, only to be reunited with Mardakan in 1948. Finally, in 1994, Shagan once again became independent and was granted the status of a settlement.
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What is there to see near Mardakan?
Within an hour or so of Mardakan: Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) (21 km), Baku City Circuit (28 km), Baku Old City (Icherisheher) (30 km), Flame Towers, Baku (31 km).
Where is Mardakan?
Mardakan is in Baki, Azerbaijan, about 4 km from Buzovna.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 15,267
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Azerbaijan
- Region
- Baki
- Timezone
- Asia/Baku
- Coordinates
- 40.4918, 50.1429
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Worth the detour from Mardakan
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Baku City Circuit
A thrilling street circuit weaving through Baku's Old City with a 2.2 km straight along the Caspian Sea, producing unpredictable races.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Baku Old City (Icherisheher)
A UNESCO-listed walled medieval city within modern Baku featuring the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and atmospheric stone alleyways.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Flame Towers, Baku
Three flame-shaped glass skyscrapers dominating the Baku skyline, covered in LED screens that display mesmerizing fire and flag animations at night.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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