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Places to Visit in Qaracuxur, Azerbaijan, Asia

Qaracuxur also called as Karachekhur or Kaganovich is a municipality and settlement in Suraxani Raion of Baku in Azerbaijan, situated about 12 kms from Baku city centre.

 

Geography of Qaracuxur:

Qaracuxur is located between 40°23′48″ N latitude and 49°58′25″ E longitude.

January is the coldest month and April is the hottest month in Qaracuxur.

 

Connectivity to Qaracuxur:

Heydar Aliyev International Airport of Baku is one of the most important airports in Azerbaijan and the nearest airport to Qaracuxur located at a distance of 15 kms.

The railway station of Baku is the closest railway station to Qaracuxur well connected with Lankaran, Sheki, Xachmaz and Ganja and bordering regions of Russia and Ukraine. Baku Railway Station has weekly trains to Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and Georgia.

There are ferry services available to Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenbashi and Turkmenistan at Baku Port.

Qaracuxur has good connectivity with Iran and Turkey through buses and minibuses. Baku city has a well developed metro train infrastructure and regular train services.

Car and Taxi are other basic transport facilities available at Qaracuxur for rent.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Qaracuxur:

In Qaracuxur, Muslims form the largest community followed by Hindus. Azerbaijani is the official language and commonly spoken language in Qaracuxur.

The products like rugs, antiques, halva, traditional dolls and breads are buyable.

The food corners near Qaracuxur is as follows:

• U Dali
• Half Way Inn
• Lebanese
• Izmir Garden Restaurant
• Namli Kebab
• Le R Restaurant

 

Places must see near Qaracuxur:

Fire Temple of Baku:

Fire Temple of Baku is very ancient temple located in Suraxani, few kilometers away from Qaracuxur. This temple generally looks like a castle.

 

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs:

Shirvan Shahs Palace is situated in the old city of Baku. It is open on all the days of the week from morning 10 AM to evening 5 PM.

 

Maiden’s Tower:

Maiden’s Tower also called as Giz Qalasi is a mysterious tower in Baku city. It is said that, this eccentric tower was constructed between 7^th and 12^th centuries and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Azerbaijan. It is open from 10 AM to 7 PM every day.

 

Yanar Dagh:

Yanar Dagh is a famous mountain and the continuous hot flame at the peak is a prime feature of mountain.

 

Latif Karimov Carpet and Applied Arts Museum:

Latif Karimov Carpet and Applied Arts Museum is one of the cultural centres in Baku. It is known for handicrafts products exhibition.

 

Taghiyev History Museum:

Taghiyev History Museum is a museum includes the historical objects from ancient Azerbaijan.

 

Azeri National Costume Museum:

Azeri National Costume Museum also called as Doll Museum contains a large collection of embroidery products.

 

Other tourist attractions near Qaracuxur include:

• Home of Jafar Jabbarli
• Baku Boulevard
• Nizami Street and Fountain Square
• Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall
• Park Bulvar Shopping Mall
• Oil Rocks
• Dendro Park

 

Best time to visit Qaracuxur:

From April to October is the best time to holiday Qaracuxur.

 

Accommodation Options near Qaracuxur:

The best facilities available in the luxury hotels of Qaracuxur include disco, game hall, Wi-Fi internet, water sports, gym, sauna, indoor pool, lounge, swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and ballroom. The list of prominent hotels in and around Qaracuxur is as follows:

• Sea Port Hotel
• Serin Hotel
• Days Hotel Baku
• JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel
• Excelsior Hotel Baku
• Empire Hotel
• Astoria Hotel
• Genceli Plaza Baku
• Serin Hotel
• Diplomat Hotel
• Elite Hotel
• Happy Inn Hotel
• Amber Hotel
• AF Hotel Aqua Park
• Hyatt Regency Baku
• Park Hyatt Baku

 

Tourist Places to Visit in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, Asia

Nakhchivan is the capital city of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in Azerbaijan. It is placed about 750 kms southwest of Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. Nakhchivan is also written and spelt as Naxcivan, Naxcivan, Nachidsheuan and Nakhichevan.

The economy of Nakhchivan depends on the restoration enterprises and development industry, liberalization of foreign trade and the extension of the customs infrastructure.

Nakhchivan is home to 6 musical schools, 3 professional schools and 22 secondary schools. The universities in Nakhchivan include Nakhchivan State University and Nakhchivan Private University.

 

Geography of Nakhchivan:

Nakhchivan has a total area of 15 sq. km. located at the coordinates of 39°12′32″ N 45°24′44″ E. It is positioned on the banks of River Nakhchivan at an average elevation of 1000 meters.

Nakhchivan experiences a continental semi-arid climate with long and very hot summers and short and cold winters.

 

History of Nakhchivan:

It is said that, Nakhchivan was founded by Noah during 1539 BC. The name of Nakhchivan is derived from two words ‘Nakh’ means first and ‘ichevan’ means settlers. It is believed that, Armenians were the first inhabitants of the Nakhchivan.

How reach to Nakhchivan?

Nakhchivan is served by the Nakhchivan Airport with regular air services to the major cities of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia and Iran located at a distance of 5 kms from the heart of the city.

Nakhchivan is connected by trains with Tabriz, Ordubad and Sharur. Julfa Railway Station is the nearest and major railway station to Nakhchivan situated about 35 kms from Nakhchivan city centre.

Central Bus Station and Ordubad Bus Terminal are two most important bus stations in Nakhchivan. Cab is the best way to move within the city.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Nakhchivan:

Nakhchivan is crammed with higher majority of Muslim citizens. The city of Nakhchivan houses several museums and dance and music cultural centres. Heydar Aliyev Palace is a painting exhibition centre and theatre hall located in the centre of the city.

Sirin plov, dastana, komba, tendir lavash and galin are the popular dishes in Nakhchivan. Nakhchivan houses numerous branded cloth and shoe centres, handicraft shops, gadget centres, traditional and foreign dishes food corners.

 

Places to see in Nakhchivan:  

Momine Khatun Mausoleum:

Momine Khatun Mausoleum also called as Atabek Gumbezi was built by Ildegizid Atabeg Jahan Pahlawan in the reminiscence of his first wife Mu’mine Khatun. It is designed with convoluted geometrical motives and Kufic script.

 

Hussein Javid Mausoleum:

Huseyn Javid Mausoleum is a must see site in Nakhchivan, built in the year 1993 with white marble.

 

Literature Museum:

Literature museum of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is located in Nakhchivan city.

 

Archaeological Museum:

Archaeological Museum is situated in the street of Istiqlal.

 

Heydar Aliyev Palace:

Heydar Aliyev Palace is a local painting exhibition centre and theatre hall. It organizes several music and dance competitions with capacity of 1000 people.

 

Other tourist attractions near Nakhchivan include:

• Nakhchivan State History Museum
• The Nakhchivan State Carpet Museum
• Jamshid Nakhchivanski Museum
• Bahruz Kangarli Museum
• Juma Mosque
• Heydar Aliyev Museum
• Khan Palace
• Nakhchivan Airport

 

Best time to visit Nakhchivan:

April and May is the ideal month to visit Nakhchivan.

 

Accommodation Options in Nakhchivan:

The facilities available in the hotels of Nakhchivan include 24 hour room service, workout room, open parking facilities, 24 hour concierge and laundry. The list of prominent hotels in Nakhchivan is as follows:

• Hotel Tabriz
• Hotel Sahin
• Hotel Tehran
• Hotel Ukraina
• Hotel Togrud
• Hotel Arpa
• Dina Hotel
• Lalaner Hotel
• Hotel Basen
• Hotel Vivas
• Darist Hotel
• Dina Hotel
• Lalaner Hotel
• Hotel Ani