Baku, the capital of Azerbaïjan, is not far from the Iranian border. People in both countries have the same religious background, the shi'a branch of Islam. But they live in different planets. I took these pictures in Baku. The young lady on the phone is dressed like someone in Paris or Berlin. And the shop window could be in Milan. None of them would be possible in Iran.
Baku is a good destination for a short hop from the EU. It is a door to Central Asia but easier to navigate. And it is a great place for those who love modern architecture.
