As well as its fantastic architecture, the city of Baku attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique local specialties. The city is full of narrow, winding streets with charming boutiques and flea markets full of antiques, crafts and other interesting objects to take home. Take our tour to see the best shopping spots in Baku.
1) Gallery 2000
The Gallery 2000 is a great gift shop where you can find something to bring home for your special someone. Here you can buy decorative candles, pictures, wall clocks, lamps, vases and much more. One unique item you can get to remind you of your trip to Baku is a charming figurine or statuette depicting a local character. There is also a special toy section.
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2) Valonia Chocolate
Valonia Chocolate is a top-quality sweet shop that attracts both locals and visitors with its delicious treats. Chocolates, cakes and pastries of all different kinds are available here. You can choose to enjoy your candy on the spot in the store or have it beautifully gift-wrapped to take home.
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3) Badu – Kube
Badu – Kube is a splendid souvenir shop with all kinds of objects unique to Azerbaijan. With a name that translates as “City of Winds”, this store has everything you can think of when it comes to souvenirs including national symbols, photographs of Baku sights, pictures, charming beads, porcelain, figurines and local crafts.
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4) Mum Baku
Located in the heart of Baku, Mum is the oldest department store in the city. Spread across three floors, it offers national crafts, carpets and souvenirs are selling out. Look out for the beautiful selection of Kelagai, a woman’s scarf made of silk in various designs that is a national symbol of Azerbaijan.
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5) The Center of Modern Art
This popular art gallery in central Baku presents modern art works by Azerbaijan artists. The collection includes both famous names such as Esmer Narimanbeyova, Zakir Huseynov Yavar Sultans, Rasim Babayev and Qorkhmaz Efendi as well as the works of young talented artists.
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6) Baku Arbat
Baku Arbat is a street flea market in the center of the city. This market is the best place in Baku to find Azerbaijan souvenirs at bargain prices. There are numerous stalls with national dolls, jewelry, decorative plates, statues, key rings and more. Local artists also sell their paintings here, including some impressive landscapes. There’s also an assortment of antiques. Don’t forget you are entitled to bargain here!
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7) Patchi
The Patchi is a gourmet chocolate shop like no other. Using only the finest cocoa and the latest technology, this store’s range of products will strike you by their originality and high quality. Its chocolate masterpieces come in more than 50 varieties, with a range of luxury gift wrapping available.
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8) Face Book
Face Book is a popular book and audiovisual store in central Baku. You can choose from a wide selection of books both local and international, plus a selection of top DVDs. The shop offers interesting books of various genres, for people of all ages. The store even houses a mini-cinema that screens movies.
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