A diverse group of tourists walks along a cobblestone street in Baku, Azerbaijan, led by a guide carrying a small Azerbaijani flag. Historic stone buildings, balconies, carpet displays, and ceramic souvenirs line the street, while the Maiden Tower rises in the center background. Baku’s modern Flame Towers and a communications tower stand behind the old city, creating a striking contrast between historic architecture and contemporary skyscrapers under a bright blue sky.