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Visit the charming old city or the inner city of Baku called Ichari Sheher. The city dates at least to the 12th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It extends from the curve of the Baku Bay through the hills behind it and is an ensemble of narrow alleys and winding passages neatly bordered with high fortress walls.
On the verge of Icheri Sheher, the legendary Maiden Tower opens an amazing view of the bay.
The low stone walls, the grandness of the masonry, and inscriptions on the royal chambers, mosques, and mausoleums of the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, built in the 15th – 16th century are enchanting.
Spend time at your leisure roaming the many neighborhoods.
Sayyids, a quarter of clergymen.
Aghshalvarlilar, a quarter of city nobles.
Bozbashyemeyenler, a quarter of “those who do not eat meat".
Gemichiler, a quarter of sailors and those who build ships.
Hamamchilar, a quarter of public bath workers.
Arabachilar, a quarter of wagoners and cart-drivers.
Noyutchuler, a quarter of oil workers.
Juhud Zeynallilar, a quarter for the Jews.
Legler, a quarter of blacksmiths.
Gilaklar, a quarter of merchants.
Azerbaijan trip package will also include visiting the State Carpet museum. Witness the traditional art of carpet making, how colorful yarns are woven into beautiful traditional patterns.
Take a walking tour of the Baku seaside boulevard.
Depart to Gabala city via Shamakhi and Lahij.
In Shamakhi city, visit the Juma Mosque, its spectacular architecture will leave you speechless.
Visit Lahij one of the most ancient human settlements in Azerbaijan, located on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. Tableware and weapon of Lahij masters were in great demand on the whole Caucasus. Today, the braziers, curriers, chasers, potters, smiths, incrustations, and engravers on metal and wood, carpet-makers continue the work of their ancestors. It is a great opportunity to purchase a few souvenirs.
Drive to the panoramic city of Shaki.
Take a trip to the Royal Summer Palace of Shaki Khans (Kings) with magnificent frescos (one of them is 80 feet long) and exquisite stained glass work.
Visit the Shaki Caravanserai.
Visit ancient Christian temples.
Enjoy the beauty of the Church of Kish.
Visit the Shaki History Museum.
The national park has evidence of inhabitants of this region of the Stone Age era and the period after. There are hundreds and thousands of petroglyphs depicting ancient lives. There are relics like tombstones etc. of the Stone Age, that stir the imagination about those times. Be mesmerized by neolithic stone art made by our ancestors, they prove that art is an intrinsic part of humans since time immemorial.
Explore the Absheron Peninsula.
Visit the Yanar Daq or the Fire mountain. It is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside. Its fire is never extinguished.
Visit the historical and most noticeable Quadrangular castle located in Mardakan.
Visit The Ateshgah often called the “Fire Temple of Baku" is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian as a place of worship.
View the exhibitions in Heydar Aliyev cultural center.