Agdam is the capital city of Agdam Rayon in the southwest part of Azerbaijan, situated about 700 kms away towards southwest of national capital Baku. Most of ancient sites of Agdam were damaged during the 1993 Nagorno-Karabakh War, but several mosques remained intact. The Postal code of Agdam is 0200.

Geography of Agdam:

Agdam is situated between 39°59′35″ N latitude and 46°55′50″ E longitude at an average altitude of 369 meters. Agdam rayon is spread over an area of 1,150 sq. km.

Etymology and History of Agdam:

There are two theories about the origin of name Agdam, One theory claims that, the name Agdam derives from two Azerbaijani words ‘Ag’ means ‘white’ and ‘dam’ means ‘house’ or ‘attic’, and the literal meaning is ‘White House”. Another theory states that, Agdam derives its name from ancient Turkic language and its meaning in Turkic language is ‘small fortress’.

Agdam was founded during 18^th century and formed as a city in the year 1828.

How to reach Agdam?

The nearest airport to Agdam is Nakhchivan Airport located at a distance of about 450 kms with flights operational by Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and UTair Aviation with flights to Baku, Ganja, Zaqatala, and Istanbul, Ataturk, Moscow and Vnukovo regions.

Agdam is not well connected with railways and the closest railway station is Yevlakh Railway Station situated at a distance of about 620 kms from Agdam.

Agdam has few bus junctions and the nearest bus stations to Agdam include Stepanakert-Askeran Bus Station (25 kms) and Martakert Bus Station (28 kms).

Culture, Food and Shopping in Agdam:

Agdam houses less population and they speak Azerbaijani with very few shops and hotels are located, so tourists can find the hotels of nearby cities.

Places to see near Agdam:

Ag-Gel National Park:

Ag-Gel National Park is a national park situated in Azerbaijan which covers an area of Agcabedi Rayon and Beyleqan Rayon positioned between 40°00′33″ N latitude and 47°39′00″ E longitude and covers an area of 17,924 hectares.

Ag-Gel was designated as a national park on July 5, 2003 by the order of then President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. Before declaring it as a national park, it had status of “Ag-Gol State Reserve” and “Ag-Gol State Game Reserve”.

Ag-Gel National Park includes one internationally recognized Important Bird Area ‘Lake Aggol’. The lake added to the list of Ramsar wetlands of international importance in the year 2001.

Ag-Gel National Park is rich in flora and fauna and includes more than 140 species of birds, especially 89 species of nesting birds among the 140. The birds found in the park include partridge, spoonbill, swan, teal and bustard and is visited by hundreds of migratory birds from all over the world throughout the year.

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs:

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs is known for its ancient architecture located in Baku. It is open from morning 10 to evening 5. The entrance fee is 2 AZN.

Other tourist attractions near Agdam include:

• Atashgah Fire Temple
• Yanar Dagh
• Dendro Park
• Oil Rocks
• Maiden’s Tower
• Latif Karimov Carpet and Applied Arts Museum
• Azeri National Costume Museum

Best time to visit Agdam:

The months of winter season are the best time to holiday Agdam.

Accommodation Options near Agdam:

Hotels in and near Agdam in Azerbaijan serve the tourists with the best services and are cost effective and one can choose from wide range of hotels with varying amenities and budget. The best hotels near Agdam with different facilities are as follows:

• Paros Hotel
• Hotel Armenia
• Hotel Heghnar
• Hotel Europe
• Hotel Yerevan
• Vallex Garden Hotel
• Park Hotel Artsakh
• Shushi Grand Hotel
• Stendal Hotel
• Hotel Avetis

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Mastaga is one of the municipalities of Sabuncu raion in Baku of Azerbaijan, placed about 20 kms from the heart of Baku city. Other municipalities in Sabuncu raion along with Mastaga include Balaxani, Bilgah, Kurdexani, Bakixanov, Nardaran, Pirsagı, Ramani, Zabrat and Sabuncu.

Mastaga is home to few renowned schools, colleges, health centres, parks, hotels, retail outlets and shopping centres as well.

Geography of Mastaga:

Mastaga is located between latitude 40°31′58″ in the north and longitude 50°00′14″ in the east.

Connectivity to Mastaga:

Mastaga is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport with connections to almost all the major cities of the country and several foreign destinations namely the St. Petersburg, Athens, Vienna, Almaty, Astana, Prague, Dubai, Omsk, Doha, Tbilisi, Saratov, Kazan, Dushanbe, Kazan, Surgut, Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg and Tashkent.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport is catered by Aeroflot, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Ak Bars Aero, Azerbaijan Airlines, Czech Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, Tatarstan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and UTair Ukraine.

Pirshaga Railway Station is the accessible and nearest railway station to Mastaga located at a distance of 16 kms and Baku Central Railway Station is about 22 kms away from Mastaga.

There are plenty of buses to Baku city and other nearby regions available at bus station of Mastaga at regular intervals.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Mastaga:

Mastaga houses numerous cultural centres of dance, drama nd music and many historical museums and mosques.

The best food corners near Mastaga include:

• L’aparte
• Lebanese
• Half Way Inn
• Karvansara
• Izmir Garden Restaurant

Traditional dolls, Traditional bread and Antiques are purchasable products in Mastaga.

Places to see in Mastaga: 

Yanar Dagh:

Yanar Dagh is a mountain that has been always on fire for more than thousand years. Entrance fee is 2 AZN.

Atashgah Fire Temple:

Atashgah Fire Temple is a very ancient temple in Baku. Entrance fee is different on person’s age, 0.20 AZN for children, 0.40 AZN for students and 2 AZN for adults. Tourists should pay 2 AZN extra, if need to take photos.

Maiden’s Tower:

Maiden’s Tower also known as Giz Qalasi is a mysterious and eccentric tower in Baku city. It is open from 10 AM to 7 PM and entrance fee is 2 AZN.

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs:

Shirvan Shahs Palace is one of the must see attractions in Baku city. It is open for visitors from 10 AM to 5 PM. 2 AZN is entrance fee and 2 AZN extra to take photos.

Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall:

Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall was constructed in the year 1912. This is an inspired structure of Monte Carlo Casino and organizes Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra.

Other tourist attractions near Mastaga include:

• Carpet Museum
• Faxri Xiybani Cemetery
• Cum Mosque
• Center of Contemporary Art
• Armenian Church
• Archangel Michael Russian Church
• Ali Shamsirs Gallery
• Historical Museum
• Dendro Park
• Home of Jafar Jabbarli
• Park Bulvar Shopping Mall
• Azeri National Costume Museum

Best time to visit Mastaga:

Between April and October is the best time to visit Mastaga.

Accommodation Options in Mastaga:

Mastaga is catered by its own hotels and the hotels at Baku city. The prominent hotels in Mastaga and Baku city are as follows:

• Diplomat Hotel Baku
• Kichik Gala Hotel
• Old City Inn
• Hilton Baku
• Fawlty Towers Hotel
• Sultan Inn Boutique Hotel
• Grand Hotel Europe
• Consul Hotel
• Baku Palace Hotel
• East Legend Panorama Hotel
• Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Baku
• Premier Hotel
• Sapphire Hotel
• Museum Inn Boutique Hotel
• Baleva Hotel

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Yevlakh is a city situated in Azerbaijan, about 270 kms west of national capital Baku. It is one of the commercial hubs of the country known for cattle breeding and cotton growing sectors.

Potato, vegetables, water-melon and fruits are the vegetables and fruits grown by the farmers of Yevlakh. The natural resources like gravel deposits and clay mixture sand deposits are largely found in Yevlakh.

Geography of Yevlakh:

Yevlakh is sited between latitude 40°37′02″ in the north and longitude 47°09′00″ in the east, 17 meters above the mean level of sea and is spread over an area of 95 sq. km.

Etymology and History of Yevlakh:

The name Yevlakh is derived from Old Turkic language and its literal meaning is ‘swampy place.’

Yevlakh was the hometown of Russian Orthodox theologian and philosopher Pavel Florensky.

Connectivity to Yevlakh:

Yevlakh has an airport located 7 kms from the heart of the city and the nearest international airport to Yevlakh is Ganja International Airport located at a distance of 90 kms.

The railway station in Yevlakh is located within the city, well connected with Ganja, Shamkir, Agjabadi and Baku regions.

Yevlakh City Central Bus Station is the most important bus station of Yevlakh, where many buses arrives and departs towards major cities of Azerbaijan. Tourists can hire Taxis or Minivans for local travel.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Yevlakh:

The culture of Yevlakh is influenced by both Islamic and European cultures. Mugam is a classical music of Azerbaijan and it has a strong popularity all around the country including Yevlakh. The natives celebrate festivals like Ramazan Bayrami, Gurban Bayrami and Ramadan with great fervor.

Pomegranate fruit is very famous among the natives of Yevlakh. The city of Yevlakh is famous for hotels of both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes and the hotels cater customers with foreign food along with traditional ones.

Yevlakh is packed with numerous modern shopping centres, archeological item shops, electrical and electronic and mobile recharge shops as well.

Places to see near Yevlakh:

Nizami Tomb:

Nizami Tomb was constructed in the honor of one of the renowned Persian poet, is located about 70 kms from Yevlakh city.

Shamkir Church:

Shamkir Church was built by German settlers during the beginning of 20^th century.

Javad khan Tomb:

Javad Khan Tomb was built in the honor of famous person Javad Khan.

Shamkir Bridge:

Shamkir Bridge is located in Shamkir, about 110 km from Yevlakh.

Shamkir Fortress:

Shamkir Fortress is a historical palace sited in the city of Shamkir.

Other tourist attractions near Yevlakh are:

• Shah Abbas Mosque
• Bottle House
• Victory Complex
• Qalaboynu Fortress
• Koroglu fortress
• Pir monument
• Maiden Tower
• The Diyarshunasliq Museum
• Central Museum
• Azeri National Costume Museum
• Taghiyev History Museum
• Home of Jafar Jabbarli

Best time to visit Yevlakh:

From May to September is the ideal time to visit Yevlakh.

Accommodation Options near Yevlakh:

Rooms and food rates at the hotels in Yevlakh are similar to other regions of Azerbaijan. The facilities available in the hotels of Yevlakh include AC, fridge, satellite TV, internet access, Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, free airport shuttle, 24 hour room service, workout room, open parking facilities and 24 hour security. The hotels in Yevlakh and its nearby regions are as follows:

• Kur Hotel
• Chinar Hotel & Spa
• Ramada Plaza Gence
• Ganja Hotel
• Afra Hotel
• Gafgaz Sport Hotel
• My Way Hotel
• Hotel Artsvaberd
• Helenendorf Hotel
• Gabala City Hotel
• Hotel Avetis
• Hotel Armenia
• Hotel Heghnar
• Hotel Europe

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Agjabadi also called as Agdzhabedi or Aghjabadi is the capital city of Aghjabadi Rayon in Azerbaijan. It is situated about 300 kms southwest of national capital Baku in the heart of Republic of Azerbaijan. Qarqar River flows through the centre part and Kura River flows on the north-eastern side of Aghjabadi Rayon.

Geography of Agjabadi:

Agjabadi is located between latitude 40°03′10″ in the north and longitude 47°27′41″ in the east. It is placed 16 meters above the mean sea level. Agjabadi enjoys mild subtropical climate throughout the year.

History of Agjabadi:

Agjabadi city was established on 8 August 1930 and formed as separate rayon in the year 1965. The literal meaning of the name of Aghjabadi in Azerbaijani language is ‘Big Settlement’.

Connectivity to Agjabadi:

Agjabadi is served by Yevlakh Airport located about 80 kms from the middle point of Agjabadi city. Zaqatala International Airport and Lankaran International Airport are situated about 210 and 220 kms from Agjabadi respectively. Agjabadi is placed 310 kms away from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku).

The major accessible railway stations to Agjabadi include Ujar Railway Station (70 kms), Kurdamir Railway Station (110 kms) and Mususlu Railway Station (90 kms).

Ucar Bus Station is the nearby main bus station to Agjabadi and tourists can also board buses at any local bus stations of Agjabadi.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Agjabadi:

Agjabadi covers the greater percentage of Azerbaijanis, followed by Lezgians, Armenians, Russian and Talysh populace. Azerbaijani is the national language and the widely spoken language all over Azerbaijan including Agjabadi. More than 95% of Agjabadi citizens are Muslims.

Agjabadi is the birth place of the father of Azerbaijani classical music and opera Uzeyir Hajibeyov.

Agjabadi houses numerous entertainment centres, food corners and shopping centres. The hotels of Agjabadi serve customers with variety of foods from the different regions of the world including Armenia, China and Western countries.

Places to see near Agjabadi:

Atashgah Fire Temple:

Atashgah Fire Temple is located in Baku city about 300 kms from Agjabadi. It is very famous among the locals of Baku.

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs:

Shirvan Shahs Palace is a must see site in Baku. It is open from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Maiden’s Tower:

Maiden’s Tower is a mysterious tower and it is believed that, this tower was constructed between 7th and 12th centuries. Maiden’s Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is open from 10 AM to 7 PM every day.

Yanar Dagh:

Yanar Dagh is a mountain in Baku that has been incessantly on flames for one thousand years.

Other tourist attractions near Agjabadi are:

• Azeri National Costume Museum
• Taghiyev History Museum
• Home of Jafar Jabbarli
• AF Mall
• Latif Karimov Carpet and Applied Arts Museum
• Baku Boulevard
• Park Bulvar Shopping Mall
• Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall
• Nizami Street and Fountain Square
• Oil Rocks
• Dendro Park

Best time to visit Agjabadi:

From April to June is the ideal time to visit Agjabadi.

Accommodation Options near Agjabadi:

The hotels of Agjabadi and Yevlakh include the facilities of room with TV, fridge, private bathroom, hot water, WIFI internet access, 24 hour room service, workout room, open parking facility and 24 hour concierge. The best hotels in Agjabadi and Yevlakh (about 80 kms) are listed here below.

• Hotel Avetis
• Hotel Armenia
• Hotel Heghnar
• Hotel Europe
• Hotel Yerevan
• Park Hotel Artsakh
• Vallex Garden Hotel
• Shushi Grand Hotel
• Shushi Hotel
• Paros Hotel
• Kur Hotel
• Chinar Hotel & Spa
• Ganja Hotel
• My Way Hotel
• Hotel Artsvaberd

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Mastaga is one of the municipalities of Sabuncu raion in Baku of Azerbaijan, placed about 20 kms from the heart of Baku city. Other municipalities in Sabuncu raion along with Mastaga include Balaxani, Bilgah, Kurdexani, Bakixanov, Nardaran, Pirsagı, Ramani, Zabrat and Sabuncu.

Mastaga is home to few renowned schools, colleges, health centres, parks, hotels, retail outlets and shopping centres as well.

Geography of Mastaga:

Mastaga is located between latitude 40°31′58″ in the north and longitude 50°00′14″ in the east.

Connectivity to Mastaga:

Mastaga is served by Heydar Aliyev International Airport with connections to almost all the major cities of the country and several foreign destinations namely the St. Petersburg, Athens, Vienna, Almaty, Astana, Prague, Dubai, Omsk, Doha, Tbilisi, Saratov, Kazan, Dushanbe, Kazan, Surgut, Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg and Tashkent.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport is catered by Aeroflot, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Ak Bars Aero, Azerbaijan Airlines, Czech Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, S7 Airlines, Tatarstan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and UTair Ukraine.

Pirshaga Railway Station is the accessible and nearest railway station to Mastaga located at a distance of 16 kms and Baku Central Railway Station is about 22 kms away from Mastaga.

There are plenty of buses to Baku city and other nearby regions available at bus station of Mastaga at regular intervals.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Mastaga:

Mastaga houses numerous cultural centres of dance, drama nd music and many historical museums and mosques.

The best food corners near Mastaga include:

• L’aparte
• Lebanese
• Half Way Inn
• Karvansara
• Izmir Garden Restaurant

Traditional dolls, Traditional bread and Antiques are purchasable products in Mastaga.

Places to see in Mastaga: 

Yanar Dagh:

Yanar Dagh is a mountain that has been always on fire for more than thousand years. Entrance fee is 2 AZN.

Atashgah Fire Temple:

Atashgah Fire Temple is a very ancient temple in Baku. Entrance fee is different on person’s age, 0.20 AZN for children, 0.40 AZN for students and 2 AZN for adults. Tourists should pay 2 AZN extra, if need to take photos.

Maiden’s Tower:

Maiden’s Tower also known as Giz Qalasi is a mysterious and eccentric tower in Baku city. It is open from 10 AM to 7 PM and entrance fee is 2 AZN.

The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs:

Shirvan Shahs Palace is one of the must see attractions in Baku city. It is open for visitors from 10 AM to 5 PM. 2 AZN is entrance fee and 2 AZN extra to take photos.

Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall:

Magomayev Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall was constructed in the year 1912. This is an inspired structure of Monte Carlo Casino and organizes Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra.

Other tourist attractions near Mastaga include:

• Carpet Museum
• Faxri Xiybani Cemetery
• Cum Mosque
• Center of Contemporary Art
• Armenian Church
• Archangel Michael Russian Church
• Ali Shamsirs Gallery
• Historical Museum
• Dendro Park
• Home of Jafar Jabbarli
• Park Bulvar Shopping Mall
• Azeri National Costume Museum

Best time to visit Mastaga:

Between April and October is the best time to visit Mastaga.

Accommodation Options in Mastaga:

Mastaga is catered by its own hotels and the hotels at Baku city. The prominent hotels in Mastaga and Baku city are as follows:

• Diplomat Hotel Baku
• Kichik Gala Hotel
• Old City Inn
• Hilton Baku
• Fawlty Towers Hotel
• Sultan Inn Boutique Hotel
• Grand Hotel Europe
• Consul Hotel
• Baku Palace Hotel
• East Legend Panorama Hotel
• Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Baku
• Premier Hotel
• Sapphire Hotel
• Museum Inn Boutique Hotel
• Baleva Hotel

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Barda is a city located in Barda Rayon in Azerbaijan, is the administrative headquarters of Barda Rayon placed on the left bank of the River Terter.

The higher majority of Barda natives are involved in agriculture activities like the production and processing of cotton, silk, poultry and dairy products. Also Barda is home to several health, social and educational institutions.

Geography of Barda:

Barda is situated about 300 kms west of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, at an average altitude of 76 meters, located between 40°22′28″ N latitude and 47°07′36″ E longitude. Barda rayon covers an area of 960 sq. km.

Etymology and History of Barda:

Barda was earlier known as Partaw, is derived from Old Armenian language. Barda was called by other different names in the past namely Partav and Paytakaran.

Connectivity to Barda:

Barda is served by Yevlakh Airport situated at a distance of 34 kms with regular flights to Ganja, Agjabadi, Baku, Nakhchivan and other major cities of Azerbaijan.

The accessible railway stations to Barda include Yevlakh Railway Station (28 kms), Ujar Railway Station (73 kms) and Mususlu Railway Station (96 kms).

Tourists can board local buses at Barda City Bus Stand and long route buses are available at Yevlakh City Central Bus Station situated 26 kms away. There are minivans and jeeps available to reach airport and tourist spots around Barda.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Barda:

Barda is a historical city houses various archeological sites all around the city. The events like Ramadan, Ramazan Bayrami, Gurban Bayrami, Republic Day, Flag Day, Constitution Day, Victory Day, Armed Forces Day and Salvation Day are celebrated grandly by the natives of Barda. The people living in Barda belong to Islam, Christian, Judaism and Zoroastrianism communities. Barda is the birthplace of several famous poets and writers of Azerbaijan.

Barda is one of the developing cities of Azerbaijan hosts many well facilitated food corners, medical centres, shopping centres, communication centres and entertainment centres as well.

Places to see near Barda:

Shah Abbas Mosque:

Shah Abbas Mosque is a Muslim sacred place known for its holiness and interior and exterior architecture.

Bottle House:

Bottle House is located in Ganja, about 100 kms from Barda. It was constructed with usage of glass bottles.

Qalaboynu Fortress:

Qalaboynu Fortress is a historical beautiful palace surrounded by many other tourist attractions.

Diyarshunasliq Museum:

Diyarshunasliq Museum is a class museum located in Ganja, about 115 kms from Barda.

Nizami Tomb:

Nizami is a very ancient tomb sited away from Ganja city and was reconstructed in the year 1991.

Other tourist attractions near Barda include:

• Shamkir Church
• Shamkir Bridge
• Victory Complex
• Koroglu Fortress
• Koroglu Fortress
• Azeri National Costume Museum
• Taghiyev History Museum
• Home of Jafar Jabbarli
• Pir monument
• Maiden Tower
• The Diyarshunasliq Museum
• Central Museum

Best time to visit Barda:

From April to October is the ideal time to visit Barda.

Accommodation Options near Barda:

The major facilities available in the hotels of Barda include private bathroom, room with TV, fridge, hot water, WIFI internet access, 24 hour room service, workout room, open parking facilities, laundry, dry cleaning, private electronic safe, 24 hour reception and doctor on call. The best hotels in Barda, Ganja and other nearby regions are as follows:

• Hotel Artsvaberd
• Hotel Armenia
• Chinar Hotel & Spa
• Kur Hotel
• Hotel Heghnar
• Hotel Europe
• My Way Hotel
• Gafgaz Sport Hotel
• Paros Hotel
• Hotel Yerevan
• Afra Hotel
• Gabala City Hotel
• Helenendorf Hotel
• Hotel Avetis
• Vallex Garden Hotel

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Shaki is a city situated in Shaki rayon in northwest Azerbaijan, about 300 kms away towards the northwest of national capital Baku. The Postal Code of Shaki is AZ5500.

The economy of Shaki is based on agricultural activities and tourism. Also Shaki houses several gas-power plant, brick factory, sausage factory, wine factory, a dairy plant and silk factory. More than 15,000 foreign tourists visited Shaki in the year 2010.

Geography of Shaki:

Shaki is placed on the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range at the coordinates of 41°11′31″ N 47°10′14″ E.

Shaki occupies an area of 9 sq. km. at an altitude of 545 meters. Kish and Gurjhana are the major rivers flowing through Shaki.

Etymology and History of Shaki:

Shaki was called by different names as per the medieval sources; the names by which Shaki was identified is Sheki, Shaka, Shakki, Shakne, Shaken and Sheke.

Atabegs of Azerbaijan, Georgian Kingdom and Khwarezmid Empire were the major empires ruled Shaki in earlier.

Connectivity to Shaki:

The nearest airport to Shaki is Zaqatala International Airport located at a distance of 67 kms with flights to Baku, Nakhchivan and few foreign destinations, served by Azerbaijan Airlines.

The railway station of Shaki located 16 kms away from the midpoint of the city. The trains to Baku depart at 10PM and 6:30AM every day at Shaki Railway Station.

Ther are plenty of buses to Baku accessible at Shaki Bus Terminal at regular intervals and the cost is 6AZN. Taxi and Minibus are the other modes of transportation vehicles operating services in Shaki.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Shaki:

Shaki is packed with full of cultural centres, museums, mosques, churches and palaces. Azerbaijani is a usually spoken language in Shaki.

Shaki is famous for ‘Shaki Halva’ and other famous dishes include Girmabadam, Sheki Piti and Zilviy. The major restaurants in Shaki include:

• Istanbul
• Kerpish
• Sheki
• Laziz
• Chelebi

Shaki is one of the best cities in Azerbaijan to buy carpets, musical instruments, and copper and iron products. The silk products of Shaki are very popular. There is one big market as well.

Places to see in Shaki:     

Juma Mosque:

Juma Mosque is in Shaki, built during 1745 and 1750. It is open from morning 6 AM to 9 PM. The outer designs of the mosque are worth watching.

Caravansarai:

Caravansarai is an ancient building, constructed by Sheki Khans.  It is open for tourists from 9 AM to 1 PM every day.

Khansarai:

Khansarai is a palace surrounded by museums, parks, and fine tea houses open from 10 AM to 6 PM every day.

Silk Factory:

Silk Factory is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM, known for its variety of silk products.

Haydar Aliyev Museum:

Haydar Aliyev Museum was constructed in the honor of the first president of independent Azerbaijan. It includes pictures, books, and statues of Haydar Aliyev. It is allowed for visitors from 10 AM to 5 PM every day. No entry fee.

Other tourist attractions near Shaki are:

• World War II Memorial
• Cultural and Resting Park of B. U. M.F. Achundov
• Fuzuli Adina Park
• The Rashidbey Efendihad House Museum
• Sheki Government Painting Gallery
• Omar Efendi Mosque
• Gileili Minaret
• Khan’s Mosque
• Church of Kish

Best time to visit Shaki:

From April to June is the ideal time to visit Shaki.

Accommodation Options in Shaki:

The luxury of hotels of Shaki usually charge 100-150AZN per day. The list of budget, midrange and luxury hotels in Shaki is as follows:

• Shail Pansinot
• Azer Petrol Hotel
• Sheki Hotel
• Panorama Inn
• Naran Qala Istrahat Zonasi
• Sheki Idman Kompleksi
• Sheki Saray Hotel
• Shaki Hotel
• Afra Hotel
• Kur Hotel
• Caravan Palace
• Kurmuk Hotel
• Gafgaz Sport Hotel
• Qafqaz Riverside Resort Hotel
• Qafqas Resort Hotel

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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

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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 18^th 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 20^th 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 12^th and 14^th 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

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Ganja is the second biggest metropolis in Azerbaijan. It was initially titled as Elisabethpol during the realm of Russia. It is the cenotaph of the prehistoric ethnicity and the commercial hub of the west Azerbaijan. It houses several primordial structures such as Gizil Hajali synagogue, Sharafkhanli, Bala Bagban, Shakhsevan synagogue, Darus Sultan stronghold, cathedral mosques and so on. Ore vestiges which are excavated from the nearby mines are the source to the commercial business of Ganja. The city produces ceramics made of porcelain, carpets, converts the agricultural end products and also Viticulture. The geographical coordinates of Ganja is 40°40′58″ N 46°21′38″ E and the city spans over an area of 110 km2 (40 sq mi) and positioned 409 meters above the sea level. Ganja is about 155 kms from Azerbaijan city.

Major pointers at Ganja

• Ganja State University
• Azerbaijan State Agricultural Academy
• Azerbaijan Technological University
• Azerbaijan Teachers Institute
• Chokak Bath
• City Center of Ganja
• Ganja Mall
• Mayoralty of Ganja
• Shah Abbas Mosque
• Ganja International Airport

Tourist Attractions in Ganja

Gates of Ganja

Gates of Ganja are the samples of the hand crafted artifacts of Ganja during the medieval periods. The Gates of Ganja were made by Master Ibrahim ibn Osman on the order of the Shavur I the then sovereign of Shaddadids Empire. The peripheral section of the iron gates of the Ganja citadel were ornamented with curios and streamers in accordance to the track order. The creators name and the date on which it was made are inscribed on the summit of the gates with “kufic” libretto. In the year 1139, when Demetrius I the Tsar of Georgia invaded the city and transported the gates to their place.

Nizami Mausoleum

Nizami Mausoleum was constructed as a commemoration to Nizami Ganjavi who used to be a poet in the period of 12^th century. It is positioned at the peripherals of the city. The burial chamber was initially constructed in the year 1947. It is an elevated spherical structure enveloped by lush green vegetations. In the vicinity one can find metal statuettes memorializing Nizami’s classic verses.

Nizami Ganjavi

Nizami Ganjavi whose official name was Nizam ad-Din Abu Muhammad Ilyas ibn-Yusuf ibn-Zakki used to be a Persian poet during the 12^th century. His foremost work is the renowned Quinary or Panj Ganj or Khamsa. It includes the five Persian compilation of Nezami – Makhzan al-Asrar, Khosrow o Shirin, Layli o Majnun, Eskandar Nameh and Haft Paykar.

Juma Mosque of Ganja (Shah Abbas)

Juma Mosque is positioned in the heart of Ganja. It was constructed in the year 1606. The sanctuary is also recognized as the Shah Abbas Mosque since it was constructed under his supervision. The mosque is structured with red stone that used to be the convention of Ganja in that period. Mirza Shafi Vazeh the Azerbaijani poet gave his sermons in this place.

Places of interest in and around Ganja

• The European Bath
• Caucasian Albanian Church
• The Armenian Church
• Russian Orthodox Church
• The Ganja State Philharmonic Chamber

Best season to visit Ganja

The best time to visit Ganja is during the months of April to June and October to November. The summers are very hot with humidity. It gets moderate downpour. The climate during the winter season is very cold.

Accessibility to Ganja

By Air: Ganja International Airport is positioned in the heart of the city and gets direct flights from Baku and other flights from all over the globe. One can hire a taxi or get into a local transport to go around the destination. Ganja is about 155 kms from Azerbaijan city.

By Train: Ganja is placed on the Azerbaijani mail line which links the capital city Baku to the major cities across the country. It also serves for commercial purpose. One can hire a taxi from the station or get into a local transport to go around the destination.

Accommodations in Ganja

Ganja has some well renowned hotels with spa, bar, travel desk, package tours and airport pick up and drop facilities and many special services and all the requirements are met with affordable budget. Some of the hotels in Ganja are listed here below.

• Ramada Plaza Gence
• My Way Hotel
• Ganja Hotel
• El Hotel
• Helenendorf Hotel
• Chinar Hotel & Spa
• Kur Hotel
• Hotel Artsvaberd
• Hotel Armenia
• Hotel Tsovin Kar
• Hotel Eclectic
• Hotel Heghnar
• Hotel Europe
• Park Hotel Artsakh

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