The Maiden Tower (or Qız qalası in Azerbaijani) is a 12th-century monument in the Old City of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It is one of Azerbaijan's most distinctive national emblems, and is thus featured on Azeri currency notes and official letterheads.
The Maiden Tower houses a museum, which presents the story of the historic evolution of the city of Baku. It also has a gift shop. The view from the roof takes in the alleys and minarets of the Old City, Baku Boulevard, the De Gaulle house and a wide vista of the Baku Bay of the Caspian Sea. In recent years, the brazier on the top has been lit during the nights of the Novruz festival.
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The Old City or Inner City (or İçərişəhər in Azerbaijani) is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by ancient defense walls. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3,000 people. In December 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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