One of the icons of the city of Baku are The Flame Towers comprising of three flame shaped towers and serve as a reference to Azerbaijan’s nickname “The Land of Fire”. As of 2025, reports suggest that two of these skyscrapers are unoccupied whilst the other contains a Fairmont hotel and Bar19.
The easiest way to access The Flame Towers from the shores of the Caspian Sea is via the Baku Funicular. Unfortunately, said funicular isn’t wheelchair accessible meaning that a walk up a steep hill criss-crossing Soviet-era streets is necessary. However, one has learnt how easy it is to hail down a wheelchair accessible London cab taxi in Baku, reasonably priced also.
As the name suggests, Bar19 is located on the 19th floor of the Fairmont and it is possible to roll in and use the lifts. Although a little expensive, the restaurant provides views overlooking the city of Baku and Caspian Sea…
