The Closing Ceremony began with a depiction of the Maiden Tower in Baku's Old City©Getty Images

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The Maiden Tower was pulled apart to form the modern Flame Towers ©Getty Images

Azerbaijan and Greece led the Parade of Athletes ©Getty Images

EOC President Patrick Hickey and Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva officially closed the European Games ©Getty Images

A representation of the Ateshgah Fire Temple rose from the floor of the Stadium ©Getty Images

Following the rising of the temple several fire dancers performed  ©Getty Images

A burning Simmurg appeared above the performers ©Getty Images

A spectacular and colourful light show took place ©Getty Images

Britain's John Newman was the final musical act of the evening ©Getty Images

A firework display brought the Closing Ceremony to an end ©Getty Images