Tourism in Azerbaijan, which covers an area of about 87 thousand square meters, has become the subject of many questions, as it attracts attention with its rich cultural heritage and historical structures, and, interestingly, there is no official religion in the country’s constitution, but most of the population is Muslim, and there are countless Tourist places and buildings to visit.
Azerbaijan is famous for its rich reserves of oil and natural gas, and it is among the leading countries in the world in terms of social and economic development and literacy rates. As follows, we review the five most important cities in this country.
Bakü
Located on the western coast of the Caspian Sea, it is considered the most important cultural and commercial center in the Caucasus. This coastal city with a deep history stands out on the list of tourist cities in Azerbaijan. It is necessary to see the Old City, the Virgin Castle, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Gence
The city, which is among the oldest in the Caucasus, has managed to maintain its existence since the 5th century and was known as Elizavetpol during the Russian Empire.
Şeki
Located in the north of Azerbaijan, it is one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus and was called Noxa until 1968. It includes the oldest tourist areas in the country and receives many foreign tourists every year, and impresses with its cultural and historical fabric.
It is famous for its silk and textiles, and you can see the continuation of this tradition today, where the products of embroidery and ornate handicrafts attract the attention of tourists.
Not only the textiles, but also the architectural structures make the city important, such as the Palace of the Seki Khans, castles, mosques, and existing baths from the 18th century worth seeing.
Gobustan
Located 90 kilometers west of the capital, Baku, it is one of the small and charming settlements in the country with a population of about 4 million.
As a result of archaeological excavations, tourists come to see the relics that remain of us from the Bronze Age and to buy various ceramic products, weapons, and trinkets as souvenirs.
Khachmaz
An Azerbaijani city located 10 km from the Caspian Sea, 170 km from the capital Baku, named after a tribe of the Huns, is a very rich settlement in terms of tourism and culture.
The city also has tourist buildings such as mosques, churches, and museums, many of which were built in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The most beautiful tourist destinations in Azerbaijan
The beaches in the Caspian Sea, mosques in the city center, and historical towers are among the most important tourist attractions in Azerbaijan. Vazoria has prepared for you a list of places to visit in Azerbaijan as follows:
Icheri Castle
Also known as the “Old City”, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and includes the Maiden’s Tower dating back to the 12th century, part of Baku’s Old City, and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs dating back to the 13th century.
You can come to Icheri Sheher not only for architectural structures, but also to see traditional Azerbaijani national clothes, and you will also see beautiful pieces in souvenir shops.
Absheron National Park
Covering 783 hectares of land, Absheron National Park is the perfect place to witness wildlife up close, and you will have the opportunity to see animals such as deer, birds, and jackals up close, and a good time to visit is October and November.
Garasu volcano
Not many tourists who come to Azerbaijan know that the country has the largest number of mud volcanoes in the world, there are 350 volcanic mountains.
The Garasu volcano is famous for erupting mud at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters in the air, when gases accumulate and reach a certain level, the volcanic mountains become active.
Caspian Lake
One of the most beautiful places for tourism in Azerbaijan with an area of 371,000 km, it is one of the largest lakes in the world, and when you visit it, you can do activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, and diving.
Shirvan National Park
Officially recognized as a nature reserve in 2003, Shirvan National Park is located near the Caspian Sea and covers an area of 54,000 hectares south of the capital, Baku. You can see the semi-desert landscape and see animals like deer, hedgehogs, swans, and flamingos up close.
Mud volcanoes are also commonly found in the park, the most famous of which is Mount Pandovan, and it is worth noting that campsites have been set up in the northern part of the park for adventurers.
