How Baku’s Old City is preserving history while embracing the future

By Euronews

Published on 23/07/2026 - 15:00 GMT+2

For centuries, Icherisheher has been the historic heart of Baku, shaped by trade, culture and everyday life.

In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, we hear how the UNESCO-listed Old City is adapting to modern challenges without losing its identity. From restoring historic buildings for contemporary use to preserving its unique urban fabric, the story reveals how history and innovation can work together to keep one of the region's oldest urban centres alive.