India, Sept. 25 -- Baku is set to welcome Formula 1 (F1) fans from around the world for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It's a poetic stop for one of the world's most thrilling encounters in motor racing. And why not? Baku has seen races for centuries, especially the ones involving caravans along the historic Silk Road. Indeed, not many cities in the world can truly fit the cliched phrase "as old as time". Baku can. No wonder the amazing places to visit in Baku can make any visitor want to stay a few more days in Azerbaijan long after the roar of the engines falls silent.

As the capital and largest city of landlocked Azerbaijan, Baku offers an outstanding slice of the country's history, politics, culture and traditions. It is located in the e...