The Washington Times names five main reasons to visit Azerbaijan

Baku. 19 January. REPORT.AZ/ Getting a visa easily, cultural and natural attractions, sports, tax free shopping are the main reasons to visit Azerbaijan.

Report informs, the US edition of The Washington Times writes.

“Nestled between the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan has been called “The Land of Fire,” and this place of mystery and enchantment lures travelers with a taste for the exotic and an appreciation for subtle beauty”, says article.

Few places on Earth better showcase the meeting of East and West, past and present, and Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku is known as “The Paris of the East.”

Here are five reasons to visit Azerbaijan:

1. Getting to Azerbaijan has never been easier. Visitors to countries in the former Soviet Union often sigh at the thought of visa hassles. But getting a visa to Azerbaijan got a whole lot easier in June when the timeframe for obtaining an ASAN Visa was reduced from three days to just three hours! See for yourself. Apply here.

2. Baku is where cultures and civilizations meet. Long considered the pearl of the Caspian Sea, Baku is a dream city perched on a peninsula surrounded by water. The city’s architecture juxtaposes medieval treasures with iconic contemporary structures such as the internationally recognized Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid.

3. Amazing sights and nature. Beyond Baku, there is much to do and see on brief excursions. For instance:

Travelers of all ages will delight in the ancient cave art at the cave in Gobustan National Park and nearby mud volcanoes.

4. A Sporting Nation. Athletes around the world find Azerbaijan the perfect place to showcase their talents at sports and games of skill, facing off with competitors at world-class facilities.

For the second year in a row Baku is hosting one of the stages of the Grand Prix of Formula 1 competition, and this will continue throughout the coming decade.

5. Tax free shopping in a land of treasures. Visitors to Azerbaijan can also take advantage of the convenient Tax Free shopping system any time of the year.

Everyone can find so many reasons to return to Azerbaijan time and time again.