Dagustu Park (Upland Park), Baku

Dagustu Park, also known as Highland Park, occupies an elevated hillside above central Baku and is one of the city’s best-known panoramic viewpoints. Its landscaped terraces, broad stairways, shaded paths, and gardens provide a quieter contrast to the busy streets below. From the upper terraces, visitors can look across Baku Bay and the Caspian Sea, with views extending over Baku Boulevard, the Old City, and much of the modern skyline.

The hill has a complex history. Parts of the area were once used as burial grounds, while the modern park was developed during the Soviet period and became known as Kirov Park. After Azerbaijan regained independence, the area took on greater importance as a place of national remembrance, particularly because of the adjoining Martyrs' Lane.

One of the easiest ways to reach the park is by the Baku Funicular, whose upper station stands close to the main viewing areas. The Flame Towers rise immediately behind the park, while the terraces in the opposite direction provide some of the clearest views over the waterfront.

The park is also closely connected with several memorials. Martyrs' Lane commemorates those who died during Black January and later conflicts, while the nearby Eternal Flame serves as one of its principal monuments. Together, the gardens, monuments, and sweeping views make Dagustu Park both a recreational space and one of Baku’s most significant places of remembrance.