<strong>Zindan Tower:</strong> As a young revolutionary at the start of the 20th century, Joseph Stalin was purportedly held prisoner at Zindan Tower in the Azerbaijani city of Lankaran.
Zindan Tower: As a young revolutionary at the start of the 20th century, Joseph Stalin was purportedly held prisoner at Zindan Tower in the Azerbaijani city of Lankaran.
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<strong>Escape by sea:</strong> Legend has it that Stalin escaped the prison by a secret underground tunnel to Lankaran Lighthouse, where he made off via the Caspian Sea.
Escape by sea: Legend has it that Stalin escaped the prison by a secret underground tunnel to Lankaran Lighthouse, where he made off via the Caspian Sea.
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<strong>Abandoned: </strong>The tower has fallen into disrepair and is no longer open to the public,.
Abandoned: The tower has fallen into disrepair and is no longer open to the public,.
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<strong>Tea culture:</strong> Azerbaijani tea culture originated in Lankaran and the hospitable locals will often welcome visitors with a refreshing glass.
Tea culture: Azerbaijani tea culture originated in Lankaran and the hospitable locals will often welcome visitors with a refreshing glass.
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<strong>Yanar Bulag: </strong>Yanar Bulag, meaning "burning spring" is a natural spring which percolates methane gas.
Yanar Bulag: Yanar Bulag, meaning "burning spring" is a natural spring which percolates methane gas.
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<strong>Water that burns: </strong>When ignited, the fire will burn for five to 10 seconds.
Water that burns: When ignited, the fire will burn for five to 10 seconds.
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<strong>Entirely drinkable:</strong> Despite its unusual properties, the water is safe to drink.
Entirely drinkable: Despite its unusual properties, the water is safe to drink.
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<strong>Rest stop:</strong> Watermelons are kept cool in the base of the fountain.
Rest stop: Watermelons are kept cool in the base of the fountain.
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<strong>Hirkan National Park: </strong>Home to endangered Persian leopards, Hirkin National Park is a great place for hiking and cooling off.
Hirkan National Park: Home to endangered Persian leopards, Hirkin National Park is a great place for hiking and cooling off.
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<strong>Ironwood trees:</strong> Hirkan National Park's famous ironwood trees are believed to have survived the last Ice Age.
Ironwood trees: Hirkan National Park's famous ironwood trees are believed to have survived the last Ice Age.
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