Where is Baku? Where is the Europa League final? Is Baku safe for tourists? What to expect
THE Europa League final will see an all-English clash as Chelsea and Arsenal go head-to-head at the Baku Olympic Stadium tonight. But where is Baku, the city where the Europa League final will be held? Is it safe for tourists?
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Chelsea take on Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League final in Baku on Wednesday. The all-English clash will see fans go on a 6,000-mile round trip to Baku, where the final verdict on their first seasons in charge for Arsenal manager Unai Emery and his Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri will be revealed. The match will kick off at 8pm BST, and it will be a night to remember as the London clubs fight for glory in the team’s last game of the season.
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Europa League final: FCO has issued separate meeting points for Arsenal and Chelsea fans (Image: FCO)
Although Baku is considered safe, there are other areas in Azerbaijan the British The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to:
Nagorno-Karabakh and the military occupied area surrounding it
Within 5km of the Line of Contact
Within 5km of the border with Armenia
FCO added terrorists are “likely to try to carry out attacks in Azerbaijan”.
Around 7,000 British nationals visit Azerbaijan every year and although most visits are trouble free, people are urged to be vigilant.
Europa League final: Chelsea vs Arsenal will take place at the Baku Olympic Stadium (Image: GETTY)