Hrazdan Tourist Places to Visit in Hrazdan, Azerbaijan, Asia

Hrazdan Tourist Places to Visit in Hrazdan, Azerbaijan, Asia

Hrazdan is the capital city of Kotayk province in Armenia. It is 5th largest city in Armenia in terms of population. Hrazdan is located about 45 kms northeast of national capital Yerevan.

Hrazdan is one of the industrial hubs of Armenia and houses one of the largest thermo electrical power stations of the province. Also Hrazdan houses cement factory, electrical equipment production centres, dairy products and cattle-breeding production units and carpet manufacturing centres as well. Hrazdan Humanitarian Institute is the major college as well as the prime landmark of Hrazdan city.

 

Geography of Hrazdan:

Hrazdan is located between 40°30′0″ N latitude and 44°46′0″ E longitude and has an average elevation of 1,750 meters. It occupies an area of 21 sq. km.

Hrazdan is positioned in the northeastern side of Armenia, surrounded by Pambak mountains range in the north, Geghama Mountains in the east and Tsakhkunyats mountains range towards southwest.

 

History of Hrazdan:

Hrazdan got its name from the Middle-Persian name Frazdan. It was established in the year 1959 and formed as a capital of Kotayk province in 1995.

How to reach Hrazdan?

The nearest airport to Hrazdan is Zvartnots International Airport located at a distance of 60 kms served by Aeroflot, Alitalia, Air France and many other operators. This airport is well connected with St. Petersburg, Vienna, Paris, Dubai, Voronezh, Saratov, Chelyabinsk, Tehran and other major cities of the world.

The closest railway stations to Hrazdan include Gagarin Railway Station (11 kms), Kanaker Railway Station (38 kms) and Yerevan Railway Station (48 kms).

Buses are very frequently available at Charentsavan Bus Station, Byureghavan Bus Station and Abovyan Central Bus Station.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Hrazdan:

Hrazdan hosts several best educational institutions of Armenia, comprises 13 nursery schools, 13 public education schools and numerous music and arts schools.

Hrazdan is home to one very old drama centre named as ‘Hrazdan Town Dramatic Theatre’ established in the year 1953. Hrazdan has greater number of Christian inhabitants.

There are several international food corners and shopping centres placed in Hrazdan and it is recommended for tourist to reach Yerevan for better hospitality and shopping experience. Yerevan city is 45 kms away from Hrazdan.

 

Places to see in Hrazdan:

Lake Tsovinar:

Lake Tsovinar is a beautiful lake situated in Hrazdan surrounded by many parks.

 

Hrazdan town Dramatic Theatre:

Hrazdan town Dramatic Theatre was built in the year 1953 and maintained by the Hrazdan municipality.

 

State Gallery of Armenia:

State Gallery of Armenia is a museum run by Hrazdan municipality with large collection of historical objects.

 

History Museum of Hrazdan:

History Museum was constructed by Armen Aivazyan, includes 2 to 3 million years old 4,000 exhibits (some only).

 

Aghbyurak Church:

Aghbyurak Church is a holy place of Christians built during 10th century.

 

The list of other tourist attractions in Hrazdan:

  • Geological Museum of Hrazdan
  • Surb Stepanos Monastic Complex
  • Surb Amenaprkich Church
  • Marmarik River
  • Aghveran River
  • Makaravan Monastic Complex
  • Surb Karapet Church
  • Surb Astvatsatsin Church
  • Holy Cross Church
  • Hrazdan River
  • Erebuni Fortress
  • Cafesjian Museum

 

Best time to visit Hrazdan:

From September to November is the best time to visit Hrazdan.

 

Accommodation Options near Hrazdan:

The best hotels in Hrazdan and Yerevan (45 kms) are as follows:

  • Hotel Kecharis
  • Tsaghkadzor Marriott Hotel
  • Hotel Multi Rest House
  • Tsaghkadzor Hotel
  • Alva Hotel
  • Hotel Ripa
  • Tsaghkahovit Hotel
  • Golden Palace Hotel Resort and Spa
  • Hotel Shirak
  • Hotel Viardo
  • Golden Tulip Hotel Yerevan
  • Hotel Ararat
  • Erebuni Hotel
  • Aviatrans Hotel

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Lankaran, Azerbaijan, Asia

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Lankaran, Azerbaijan, Asia

Lankaran is a conurbation in Azerbaijan positioned on the shoreline of the Caspian Sea. The city was initially titled as “Langarkanan” which in the Persian lingo means “the place of pulling up the anchors”.  The favorable environmental setting, luxuriant earth and abundance of natural resources from prehistoric periods have appealed to the people here as to a place to reside in. Lankaran is the largest producer of vegetables, Tea, Citrus and Rice. The beaches in its vicinity are sandy and enjoyable. Thermal sulphide, sodium-calcium and chloride springs are sighted 12 km westwards of the city.

 

Attractions in Lankaran

Lankaran Fortress

Lankaran Fortress was built during the 18th century. It is one of the chief citadels in the city.  Initially the citadel projected a striking intuition with its high obelisk stone ramparts and gigantic field guns. The citadel was enveloped by deep watercourse to avoid any enemy intrusion. The citadel houses two trade centers one bid and another small. During the 20th century two sanctuaries were constructed on the ground of the citadel.

 

Khanega on the Pirsagat River

In the vicinity of Lankaran on the oldest course from Shamakhi to Iran lies Khanega which is seated on the basin of river Pirsagat. Khanega is a sect of Islamic ethnicity that has been concealed by the four-sided figure of buttresses with semi-lofts and ambiguity. Khanega is a multifaceted of edifices for ethnical reasons such as sanctuaries, burial chambers etc. Khanega placed on the river Pirsagat is a testimonial of the middle aged structural design renowned for its splendid embellishment of gyazha carvings, ceramic curios and stone etchings. The ground work was laid during the 12th and 14th centuries.

 

Pir Hussein Mosque and Mausoleum

The sanctuary and the close by catacomb with tower were constructed in the year 1256. The sanctuary was structured with granite blocks and enclosed with a rotund dome.

The course of diminutive dim channel connects the sanctuary to the sepulcher of Pir Hussein which is illuminated by a window cut in one of the ramparts. The ramparts of the catacomb, the memorial in its epicenter and the arch of the channel was sheltered with splendid terracotta facade work with the imagery of eight-beam stars.

 

Renowned people from Lankaran

  • Mikhail Pavlov
  • Jahan Talyshinskaya
  • Samedbey Mehmandarov

 

Best season to visit Lankaran

The summers are very warm and humid. During the winter season the climate tends to be cold and the temperature drops down. One can also experience downpour during the winter season.

 

Accessibility to Lankaran

By Road: Lankaran has very well connected road network. Ample of buses ply from the state capital Baku. One can take mini buses to get to this place. Taxis can be hired to get around the city.

By Train: The city gets stops from trains that pass through the station. Some of trains that provide stops are:

  • Baku – Gasakh
  • Baku – Agstafa

By Air: Lankaran International Airport gets flights from all over the globe. It gets direct flights from the state capital Baku.

 

Accommodations in Lankaran

One can find numerous deluxe hotels in this city. The hotel rooms are designed as per the luxury of the tourists and comprise of elegant eiderdown, LCD flat-screen TVs, dining room, cable television, mini-bar, room service and more. Recreational conveniences comprise of fitness facilities. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, facials, body treatments, and beauty services, the machine area, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi and swimming pool. All the requirements are met with affordable budget. Some of the hotels are listed below.

  • Qafqaz Sahil Hotel
  • Qızıl Tac Hotel
  • AB Qala Hotel
  • Khan Lankaran Hotel
  • Iceberg Hotel
  • Diplomat Baku
  • Astara Tourism Hotel
  • Hotel Vasli
  • Esatis Hotel
  • Lale Hotel
  • Kowsar hotel
  • Palidi Sahil
  • Amaras

Tourist Places to Visit in Mingachevir, Azerbaijan, Asia

Tourist Places to Visit in Mingachevir, Azerbaijan, Asia

Mingachevir is a conurbation in Azerbaijan. The city was established in the year 1948. It is alleged that, Mingachevir was explored by the German militia who were imprisoned during the Second World War. The city forms a section of the command center in Azerbaijan. The city has the total area about 47 sq km. Mingachevir has an altitude 545 meters above sea level.  The explorations have revealed that people inhabited in this city during the 4th century. The city has been the onlooker to the battle between the prevailing militia of Roman commandant Pompey and the militia of Albanian chief Oris. The Mingachevir hydroelectric power station that was constructed subsequent to the World War II serves the major cities in and around Mingachevir. The city has seen rapid commercial development in the recent years. Mingachevir is about 125 kms away from Azerbaijan.

 

Tourist Attractions in the Mingachevir

Documentation

Mingachevir city houses sixteen public athenaeums that have above 406,677 referrals. At present the status of the bibliotheca is good and is functioning very well.  In the recent years a large number of populaces have come down to this library for the reference works.

 

Mingachevir Historical Museum

Mingachevir Historical Museum was constructed in the year 1968. The museum has been divided into two sections such as Martyrs’ Memorial and Independence Museum. The museum showcases 14,461 expositions.

 

Mingachevir Gallery

Mingachevir Gallery houses 310 artifacts which depicts the rich heritage of the past account. Thousands of visitors come to this place every year.

 

Club-Houses

Mingachevir hosts eight clubhouses such as N. Narimanov clubhouse, the Martyr Azar Niftaliyev clubhouse, S. Vurgun clubhouse and many more. The clubhouses perform ensembles. They also provide courses for vocals, military patriotic, computer and tailoring.

 

Mingachevir Parks

Mingachevir has some of the finest parks where in the residents take morning and evening strolls. They also enjoy the serenity of the parks. Some of the parks are Friendship Park and Sahil Park.

 

Musical Academy

Mingacevir city hosts three musical institutions where in students get excellent musical education by professional tutors. In the academic year the students get to learn how to play musical instruments such as nagara, saz, tar, kamanca, Clarinet, Piano, voila, Trumpet, Cello and violin.

 

Davudova Mingachevir State Theatre

Davudova Mingachevir State Theatre was constructed in the year 1969. It has the foundation of folk theater.

 

Renowned people from Mingachevir

  • Ruslan Muradov
  • Dilgam Nagiyev
  • Eugene Rindin

 

Accessibility to Mingachevir

By Road: Ample number of buses plies from the capital city Baku. One can take mini buses to get to this place. Taxis can be hired to get around the Mingachevir city.

 

By Train:  Mingachevir city gets stops from trains that pass through the station. Some of trains that provide stops are:

  • Baku-Mingachevir
  • Baku – Gasakh
  • Baku – Agstafa

 

Accommodations in Mingachevir

The city has some well renowned hotels, resorts and Inns. One can find numerous deluxe hotels in this city. The hotel rooms are designed as per the luxury of the tourists.  The hotels are arid with natural lightening and gorgeous ethnical ornamentation in each and every chamber. Conveniences of the guest rooms comprise of elegant eiderdown, LCD flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea, dining room, cable television, mini-bar, refrigerator, walk-in closet, lavatory, room service and more. Recreational conveniences comprise of fitness facilities. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, facials, body treatments, and beauty services, the machine area, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi and swimming pool. All the requirements are met with affordable budget. Some of the hotels are listed below:

  • Kur Hotel
  • Chinar Hotel & Spa
  • Ramada Plaza Gence
  • Afra Hotel
  • Ganja Hotel
  • My Way Hotel
  • Mekan Hotel
  • Gafgaz Sport Hotel
  • Qafqaz Riverside Resort Hotel
  • El Hotel
  • Shaki Hotel
  • Helenendorf Hotel
  • Yeddi Gozel Hotel

Places to Visit in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan, Asia

Places to Visit in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan, Asia

Sumqayit is one of the biggest cities in Azerbaijan. It is positioned in the vicinity of the Caspian Sea and just about 30 km from the capital city Baku. The city was established in the year 1949.  It houses the Culture and Leisure Park which was constructed in the year 1967. The park hosts diverse genuses of lush green vegetation. The city commercially well developed and has numerous educational institutions and health care units. The coordinates of Sumqayit is 40°35′23″ N 49°40′07″ E the city spans over an area of 83 km2 (32 sq mi) and positioned 85 feet above the sea level. Sumqayit is the largest city in Azerbaijan followed by Baku and Ganja.

Tourist Attractions in Sumqayit

Mugham

Mugham is one of the most significant melodic work of art from Azerbaijan. It is an extremely difficult art form that combines the conventional verse and melodious creativeness in precise confined styles. The selection of an exacting mugham and the mode of presentation fit a particular occasion. The theatrical describing in the presentation is characteristically connected with escalating concentration and intensifying volumes which forms a sacred connection amongst the performers and the listeners.

Gulustan Palace

Gulustan Palace is positioned 35 km from the Sumqayit city. It was initially recognized as the Gulustan Wedding Palace Complex in the realm of the Soviet epoch. It is the chief ethnic hub of the Azerbaijani government. The citadel was structured by Alish Lambaranski in the year 1970 and was planned by F. Rustamova, T. Sharinski, N. İsmayilov, Abbas Alasgarov and H. Amirkhanov. The bastion acts as an executive amenity for both the private and government institutes that organize different social activities.

Buta Palace

Buta Palace is positioned 44 km from the Sumqayit city. The Buta citadel is one of the chief theater arts and music hubs in the city of Baku.

Baku Expo Center

Baku Expo Center is positioned just around 35 km from the Sumqayit city. It is a global standard premeditated dealing place. The area of the center spreads above 30 sq km and comprises of exposition space with amenities such as seminars, meetings, presentations and conferences.

Shikhov Beach

Shikhov Beach is just around 45 km from the Sumqayit city. It is a recreational region in the vicinity of the Shikhov Cape.

Yanar Dag

Yanar Dag is a natural gas blaze which glares incessantly on a knollside on the Absheron isthmus. The inferno spritz out to the space around 10 feet from a slender leaky granite stratum.

Fountains Square

Fountains Square is positioned just around 35 km from Sumqayit. It is the public terminal in the downtown of Baku. The Fountains Square gets its name from the numerous springs that were created all over the square during the Soviet realm.

Martyrs’ Lane

Martyrs’ Lane which was initially recognized as the Kirov Park is burial ground and monument in the capital city Baku. It is devoted to those who were executed by the Soviet militia throughout the Black January.

Best season to visit Sumqayit

The summers are very warm and dry. There is minimal rainfall during the monsoon season. The climate during the winter tends to be very cold and the temperature dropdown at Sumqayit.

Accessibility to Sumqayit

Sumqayit is connected to the capital city Baku through the road networks. One can get buses from Baku to reach Sumqayit. Baku is about 30 kms and Ganja is about 360 kms away from Sumqayit.

Accommodations in Sumqayit

List of hotels in Sumqayit is as follows:

  • AF Hotel
  • Dair Hotels & Restaurants
  • Term Hotel
  • Premier Hotel
  • Grand Hotel Europe
  • JW Marriott Absheron
  • AF Hotel-Aqua Park – Aparthotel
  • Royal Park
  • Chirag Plaza
  • Happy Inn Hotel
  • Boutique Palace
  • Noah’s Ark Hotel
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