The Most Beautiful Places in Azerbaijan

 In this article, we have prepared the most beautiful, sightseeing cities of Azerbaijan.

1. Guba

Guba is located 168 km from Baku, on the north-eastern slopes of the Greater Caucasus - Shahdag. Guba is one of the favorite places of tourists due to its successful location and rich nature.

Guba is known for its apples, which have long been a symbol. In addition, Guba is a well-known center of carpet weaving. There are many architectural monuments around the district. Well-known French writer Alexandre Dumas, writer Bestujev-Marlinski and well-known Norwegian scientist-traveler Tour Heyerdahl once visited here. Today, Guba is one of the best places to visit in azerbaijan and still opens its doors to guests from all over the world.

2. Gabala

Gabala is one of the most beautiful places in Azerbaijan. The ancient and beautiful place is one of the most popular destinations for local and foreign tourists. As Gabala is the capital of Albania, Albanian temples still remain here. There are many places to visit in Gabala. Ancient monuments and beautiful villages are especially noteworthy. The nature of Vendam village, located in the territory of Gabala city, is very beautiful. It is surrounded by dense forest. As Gabala is a historical city, there are ancient monuments here. One of the most beautiful places in Gabala is "7 Beautiful" waterfalls. The location of Gabala surrounded by mountains gives it a special beauty.

The beautiful air and clean water of these areas allow you to live a long life. The traditional Jazz Festival is organized in Gabala. Tourists traveling here admire the beauty of the city. In addition, Gabala residents are very hospitable. Most of the visitors to the area, which has excellent tourism potential, are Russians. There are many hotels and accommodation facilities in Gabala. The most well-known of these hotels are Gilan and Qafqaz resort.

3. Shahdag

Without thinking, we can say that Shahdag is currently the most popular tourist destination in the country. Shahdag attracts vacationers from all over the world all year round. In winter, visitors to the city use the ski trail and ice rink. In summer, tourists are offered to walk and ride horses through the green hills. Here, in all seasons, several cable cars, five excellent hotels, numerous cafes and restaurants, various entertainment are at the service of vacationers.

4. Sheki

Sheki, one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan, is rightly called the architectural reserve of the republic. Sheki is one of the best cities to visit in azerbaijan. The Sheki Khan Palace (1762), a unique example of the harmony of national architecture with the architectural traditions of the palace, is of special interest to tourists from all over the world. It is known that not a single nail was used during the construction of the palace, and the colored glass (national mosaic) called netting was brought from Venice. There are many interesting historical monuments in Sheki region. In the north of the city there are the remains of the once impregnable fortress "If you come, you will see" (XV-XVIII centuries).

 Sheki is famous for its mouth-watering baklava, piti (meat and vegetables cooked in its own water in a clay bowl), as well as the sense of humor of its inhabitants. Due to the latter, the city is twinned with the Bulgarian city of Gabrovo. Sheki is a sister city of Gabrovo, Bulgaria. The inhabitants of these cities have a lot in common in terms of a special sense of humor and anecdotes. It has its own comedy theater with summer and winter scenes in the ancient caravanserai. Several types of crafts are still supported in Sheki.

 Until now, there are streets in the city that give the meaning of ancient professions - potters, jewelers, halva makers and others. By the way, be sure to taste the popular, mouth-watering Sheki halva, which is prepared and sold in many family shops in the city center. You can stay in Sheki not only in modern hotels, but also in the "Sheki-Caravanserai" hotel, built in the XVIII century as a place to spend the night on the Great Silk Road.

5. Lahij

Lahij village of Ismayilli region of Azerbaijan, located in a high mountainous area, is an original monument of ancient urban planning and architecture. With its magnificent streets and squares, this medieval city is one of the most beautiful places and trade centers in the Caucasus and beyond.

 It is believed that the legendary Manomax hat, worn by Russian tsars for centuries, was made here. Lahij is especially famous for making cold steel and copper vessels decorated with carved ornaments. To this day, dozens of craftsmen continue the ancestral art in their workshops, making a variety of household items in front of the eyes of impressed tourists. Today, Lahij is a state-protected historical and architectural monument, and the appearance of the settlement has been preserved in its original condition.

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