Maps of Azerbaijan

Despite the fact that Baku is a modern and rapidly developing city, local people treat their traditions and Islamic rules with great respect. Tourists are also recommended to respect the beliefs and behaviors of the city as that will help visitors to enjoy friendliness and cordiality of local people. For example, females shouldn’t make a stroll wearing too bright or revealing clothes. Men should avoid sleeveless shirts and shorts in everyday clothes. Ideally, clothes should be quite formal, loose fitting, and, most important, tidy. Locals are accustomed to a great number of tourists and treat European style with understanding, so there is nothing wrong in making a walk in a sports or business suit. Travelers must treat local landmarks with respect. When entering a mosque, it is important to take shoes off. Besides that, only tourists in fitting clothes are allowed to enter. Despite the fact that women in Baku are very careful when it comes to picking an outfit, they like jewelry. Both fashion and fine jewelry is widely sold in numerous trading pavilions and street markets. Hospitality is a distinctive national feature. Despite the fact that many citizens are not rich, they are always glad to greet guests and serve a festive table full of delicacies for them. Tourists should …