The tower has become one of the most prominent landmarks of Baku, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.

[1][2] After the return of Heydar Aliyev to power in 1993, the construction of the tower was continued, and in 1996 with his participation, the official opening ceremony of the complex was carried.

[3] A rotating restaurant on the 62nd floor (175 metres) of Azeri TV Tower was opened in 2008.

[4] Occasionally, Baku TV Tower's lighting is changed to specific, unique arrangements for special events.

Such as alternating sections of the tower were lit to blue, red and green like in traditional Azerbaijani flag to help celebrate the national holidays.