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UK Formula 1 fan: Baku interesting city for tourists

19 June 2016 [16:00] - TODAY.AZ

Many tourists, who have arrived in Baku for the first time to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe, are amazed by the Azerbaijani capital.

One of them is Victoria Hills, a Formula 1 fan, who arrived from the UK to see the race in Baku.
“I like Baku very much, especially the architecture of the city,” Hills told Trend June 19.

“The world will see the beauty of Baku through Formula 1,” she added. “Baku is a very interesting city for tourists and it leaves pleasant impressions.”

The last day of Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe kicked off in Baku June 19.

Azerbaijan is hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Europe for the first time. The event started on June 17 and will end today on June 19.

Overall, 11 teams, two drivers in each, will compete in the race. The specially constructed street circuit will see F1 cars race around the stunning downtown area of Baku, incorporating its UNESCO-protected old city – Icheri Sheher historical-architectural reserve – as well as its modern skyline and beautiful Caspian Sea promenade.

/By Trend/

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