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Top 10 Places To Visit In Sheki

Sheki, one of Azerbaijan’s most picturesque cities, is rich in history, culture, and stunning landscapes. Nestled in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains, Sheki offers visitors ancient architecture, breathtaking nature, and vibrant bazaars. Here are the top 10 must-visit places in Sheki.   1. Sheki Khan’s Palace The Sheki Khans’ Palace, constructed between 1752 and 1762, stands as a remarkable testament to 18th-century

Top 10 Places To Visit In Baku

Baku, the vibrant capital of Azerbaijan, is a stunning blend of modern architecture and ancient heritage. From medieval old towns to futuristic skyscrapers, here are the top 10 must-visit places in Baku.   1. Bibi-Heybat Mosque Bibiheybat is a revered mosque nestled on the outskirts of Baku, Azerbaijan. Dating back to the 13th century, the mosque holds deep religious and cultural significance for

Sınıq Qala Mosque

A masterpiece built by the mosque is a two-storey, one-minaret mosque building with its unique spatial structure. Six layers covered with shelter, a gate in the south facade, and a rectangular layout with two small window eyes. It's well-drilled, with some archaeological materials, dated to the end of the Ancient Period and the Middle Ages. It should be noted that,

International Mugham Center

The International Mugham Center of Azerbaijan is a center of Azerbaijani arts and music aiming to promote, preserve and popularize the specific genre of Azerbaijani music, mugham. It is located in Baku Boulevard, in downtown Baku. Mugham is a genre included in the representative list of the UNESCO Intagible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Mugham Center built on initiative of the

Taza Pir Mosque

Taza Pir Mosque (also Tazapir) is a mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. Its construction began in 1905 a finished by 1914. The idea for the mosque as well as its financing provided by an Azeri philanthropist, a female, Nabat Khanum Ashurbeyov (Ashurbeyli). Interior of the mosque has an area of 1400 square meters and decorated with ornaments of painting schools of Azerbaijan

Pink Lake

Lake Masazir near Baku in Azerbaijan is rumoured to be one of only 8 “pink lakes” in the world. The water has a pink and red colour to it, making it stand out. Despite its unique hue, this lake is not on the tourist map even though it is only a few miles outside of Baku, the cultural and economic

Little Venice

Little Venice in Baku Boulevard is a small town built in 1960. It ws expanded up to 10.000 sq.m. in 2012. The town has two large and several small islands, which aare connected by decorative stone bridges, and gondolas can be seen travelling in the channels full of still and clean water. In the 1950s and 1960s the Mirvari (Pearl) cafe,

Nizami Ganjavi Monument

The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, a medieval Persian poet, is located in Baku in Nizami Square, on the intersection of Istiglaliyyat, Ahmad Javad, Azerbaijan and Islam Safarli streets. The opening ceremony of the monument was held in April, 1949.  The monument is a 6 metered bronze statue installed on 9 metered octahedral pedestal. The pedestal is of red Labrador, and elements

Qax

Qax is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and has the ruins to show for it. It has changed hands over the years, from Albania to Turkey to Georgia and others. As you can imagine, this area has a lot of fascinating history, and there’s a lot to see here. Within Qax, you can see the Albanian

Lahic

Located northwest of Baku en route to Sheki (below) is Lahic, a small metalwork artisan town resting high up in the mountains. It’s a bit more developed for tourists than places like Xinaliq, so it’s perfect for a weekend getaway from Baku or a pit stop on the way to another destination. It’s a bit of a trek to get