Kaukasiska huvudstäder
Sydkaukasus förbinder Bergkedjor, olja och urgamla vin- och kulturtraditioner. Jerevan, Baku och Tbilisi är portar till dramatiska landskap och rik historia.
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Yerevan
Armenien
Population: 1.1 million
Yerevan is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, founded in 782 BC. Built from pink volcanic tuff stone, it is often called the "Pink City" and offers stunning views of Mount Ararat on clear days.
Landmarks: The Cascade, Republic Square, Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial
Fun Facts
- Yerevan is older than Rome — it was founded 29 years before the Eternal City in 782 BC.
- The city is built almost entirely from pink and peach-coloured volcanic tuff, earning it the nickname "The Pink City".
- Yerevan has a cascade complex — a giant limestone stairway with modern art exhibitions embedded into the hillside.
Baku
Azerbajdzjan
Population: 2.3 million
Baku is a striking blend of ancient and ultramodern architecture sitting on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The capital has been transformed by oil wealth into a futuristic city while preserving its medieval Old City walls.
Landmarks: Flame Towers, Maiden Tower, Heydar Aliyev Center
Fun Facts
- Baku's Flame Towers are three skyscrapers shaped like flames, referencing Azerbaijan's nickname "Land of Fire" due to its natural gas seeps.
- The Walled City of Baku (Icherisheher) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with roots dating back to the 7th century.
- Baku sits 28 metres below sea level, making it the lowest-lying national capital in the world.
Tbilisi
Georgia
Population: 1.2 million
Tbilisi straddles the Mtkvari River in a valley surrounded by hills. Founded in the 5th century around natural hot springs, the city is known for its eclectic architecture blending medieval, Art Nouveau, Soviet, and modern styles.
Landmarks: Narikala Fortress, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Bridge of Peace
Fun Facts
- Tbilisi gets its name from the Georgian word "tbili" meaning warm, referring to the hot sulphur springs the city was built around.
- The city's Narikala Fortress has overlooked Tbilisi since approximately the 4th century AD.
- Georgia is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the world — Tbilisi continues the 8,000-year tradition of fermenting wine in clay vessels called qvevri.
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Om Kaukasus huvudstäder
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