Azerbaijan is situated between Russia, Iran, Armenia, Georgia, and the Caspian Sea. It has a rare blend of ancient and modern history, with attractions such as millennia-old fire temples and Baku's modern, elegant architecture. Aside from its outstanding history, the city's culture, gastronomy, and art scenes are simply unrivaled. Whether you're planning a trip to Azerbaijan or just want to brush up on your Transcaucasian knowledge, here are some intriguing facts about Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan is a country of ancient culture and traditions, with diverse nature and centuries-old history, a country of creativity and fantasy. It is still impossible to say for sure whether this is Europe or Asia. Perhaps only here there is an opportunity to enjoy an amazing combination of Turkish, Russian and Persian cultures. Unique Zoroastrian temples and the Caspian Sea, amazing oriental cuisine and the delicate aroma of traditional tea, ancient culture and historical monuments, healing springs and ski slopes - all this and more awaits you in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is a land of fires! This is how this land is often called and not without reason, since this area has been known since ancient times for its burning hearths - ateshgahs (temples of fire), which can be seen here with your own eyes today. According to legend, Zardusht (Zoroaster) was born on this land, and here the fire-worshipping religion, Zoroastrianism, became widespread. And the very first mentions of the oil wealth of Azerbaijan are found in Persian sources! By the way, the very name "Azerbaijan" in translation from Middle Persian means "Land of Eternal Fire". Azerbaijan is famous not only for its history and ancient temples of the Zoroastrians, there are wonderful resorts here, each of which is unique in its nature and type of recreation. Pegas Touristik opens the way for you to the amazing Land of Fire! Whether to spend your vacation on the coast of the Caspian Sea or in the thermal water at the source, or maybe make excursions through the centuries to the most ancient monuments of history, it's up to you.