The Flame Towers in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, are one of the main tourist attractions of the city and a symbol of Azerbaijan's oil industry. These towers are skyscrapers that are intricately curved like enormous columns of flame, rising to a height of about 30 meters.
The construction of the skyscrapers took place from 2007 to 2012. The architects were inspired by a gas well on the site that began to erupt gas. In order to prevent an accident and ensure safety, the oil workers decided to ignite the gas and allow it to burn continuously. This is how the idea of creating the Flame Towers was born.
The Flame Towers in Baku not only serve as a symbol of Azerbaijan's oil industry but also attract tourists from all over the world with their uniqueness and beauty. In the evening, the towers are illuminated and are particularly impressive when their flames light up the night sky, creating the effect of blazing torches. A survey conducted by one of the influential forums dedicated to urbanism recognized the lighting of the towers as the best and most spectacular in the world.
Inside the Flame Towers, there are offices, apartments, restaurants, bars, a spa center, and other infrastructure facilities. Also, one of the towers houses the five-star Fairmont Baku Hotel. Its windows offer a breathtaking view of the city and the Caspian Sea.
