Baku, an off-the-beaten-path destination.

Impressions of Azerbaijan: Located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, it is a place of fusion, a must-see on the Silk Road, and an ancient Persian kingdom. It is clearly a Muslim country, but it has become quite secularized. Restaurants serve pork, supermarkets sell alcohol, and women don't have to wear headscarves, which is a stark contrast to extreme Muslims. The city of Baku is full of elements. The word "conflict" is not appropriate, but "fusion" is more reasonable, and they coexist peacefully. Heydar Aliyev Center, a work by Zaha Hadid. Even someone who doesn't understand architecture will be amazed by its beauty. Baku Book Center: If you want to take photos, please go in at 10 am when it opens. There are few people, so you won't disturb the readers.