Top 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