The majority of Azerbaijan cities look like huge museum complexes. Without a doubt, Baku remains the most appealing destination for tourists. The old part of the city is home to hundreds of historic landmarks, castles and mosques. The Old Town is sometimes even called “the Baku Acropolis”. It is home to such famous sights as the Palace of Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, Icheri Sheher Fortress, The Mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi and numerous mosques, the most famous of which are Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr Mosque, Molla Ahmad Mosque, Mirza Ahmad Mosque and Juma. There are also Christian shrines in the city, for example, Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral. In Baku, you will find more than 30 museums, 7 theatres and several concert halls.
Shopping for Azerbaijanis is, first of all, not about visiting shopping centers. Even though there are modern malls in the country, bazaars are still …
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Famous holidays like New Year or Victory Day are widely celebrated in Azerbaijan, but the country also has its own unique celebrations. That being …
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The town of Sheki is known as one of the oldest settlements in Azerbaijan. The town and its suburbs still hide numerous ancient buildings, towers and castles. Most precious findings are exhibited in the Museum of Archaeology. All artefacts there were found during archaeological excavations in Sheki and surrounding regions. As Azerbaijan is an old country with rich history, there are magnificent old buildings, shrines and monuments in almost every town in the country, and numerous theatres, museums and galleries will make your stay there even more pleasant.
The Gobustan National Park is the main national reserve of Azerbaijan. Besides its wonderful nature, this park is primarily famous for ancient …
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History and Entertainment
The country is visited by fans not only of eventful sightseeing programs, but also of other types of holidays. In Azerbaijan, there are excellent beach resorts, the most popular and most crowded of which is in Baku. They are distinguished by the well-developed infrastructure. There are a lot of pubs, restaurants and disco clubs on the coastline. The true leader in terms of the number of beaches is Sumgayit where 20 beaches are equipped. They are covered with white shells. Sumgayit is very popular with families.
Azerbaijan also offers the top-rated ski resort called Shahdag. It is located in the namesake submontane district, in the surroundings of Qusar. The main peculiarity of the resort area is its unique nature. Several years ago, the ski school was opened at the resort. There are slopes of different levels and a children’s club. There are also 12 lifts at the resort. Tufan is smaller than its main “competitor” and will impress the fans of a peaceful and calm atmosphere.
These spots really worth the attention of a real traveler-researcher.
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During your vacation, you should certainly combine your favorite entertainments with visiting shops and markets of Azerbaijan. Here, you can buy luxurious silk of the local production, beautiful ceramic items and local craftsmen’s masterpieces. One of the largest craft markets of the country is located in the historical district of Baku. In the suburban district of the capital, there is the Carpet Center. On picturesque markets of Azerbaijan, you can always buy fragrant spices, herbs, Baku baklava, and white cherry jam.