Top Azerbaijan Culture - page 10

Only by visiting Maiden Tower you can be sure that you have been in Baku. It operates as a museum as well. The tower’s unusual shape which is unique in the East testifies to the archaic nature of the building. Some researchers suggest that the tower used to be a chapel for fire-worshippers and refer its construction to the VIII-VII centuries BC.

It is located 168 km away from Baku. And on the attitude of 600m above the sea level in the hills of Greater Caucasian Mountains. This gorgeous region due to its rich flora – fauna and soft climate is very popular among the tourists. Many historical buildings are well preserved here such as Juma mosque, 16th-century mausoleum. This region is also home to more than 1000 Jewish people who were started living in The Red Village since the 18th century. Running from persecution in Iran Mountain Jewish People in the 18th century asked permission from Fatali Khan to give them land near the city and he agreed. The Red Village or with another name Krasnaya Sloboda is the birthplace of many Azerbaijani famous businessman and scientists. The village is full of beautiful villas. Khinalig – Khinalig is a village that located in the Greater Caucasian Mountains above 2350 meters high the sea level with fascinating natural beauty and beautiful mountain slopes.

Enjoy winter in the mountains by skiing in the low hills of Shahdag. Hot beverages in the cold weather supplement the fun-filled moments in this group tour. Enjoy a lavish stay in the branded new hotels equipped with modern international standards for maximum comfort.

Only We provide you the opportunity to visit almost all the must see places in Baku known for its unique beauty at night. These are the sightseeing points you will visit: Highland park, Flame Towers , Old city, Nizami street (Targovaya) , Fountain square, National Literature Museum, Government House, Flag square, Boulvard Park, Little Venice, Baku Eye, Crystall Hall, Heydar mosque, Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Olympics Stadium, Gymnastic arena. We will pick you up at about 5 pm when the weather starts to darken and when the night lights start to turned on...A wonderfully lit city with its with its magnificent architecture will be waiting for us! All necessary information about each attraction will be given to You by our super knowledgeable guide.

Cover thousands of years of Azerbaijani history on this two-for-one day trip, which includes visits to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Gobustan and the country’s world-famous mud volcanos. Tours include admission tickets to the Petroglyph Museum, where you’ll get peek at millennia-old cave paintings, plus a fridge magnet as a take-home souvenir.

Get a better understanding of Azerbaijani heritage when you take this full-day private tour to the cultural cities of Shamakhi and Lahij. Discover the highlights of Shamakhi including the Juma Mosque, and the Diri Baba and Yeddi Gumbaz mausoleums to learn more about the Muslim heritage of Azerbaijan. Then, shop for locally-made souvenirs and products in the village of Lahij.

The tour starts at the Maiden Tower – the symbol of Baku. During the next 2 hours, we’ll walk through the Old City and visit nearby historical places. The program includes all must-see spots in the Old City, as well as historical buildings dating from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. As a bonus to the tour, you will have a chance to see the great view of Baku from Highland Park. I will be happy to adapt the tour to suit your needs and interests. A total of 3 hours needs to make happen this tour. The tour time is elastic according to or guest needs.

Gobustan National Museum and Open Air Rock Art Museum - It is historical ancient place which included to the UNESCO Heritage list. Gobustan is very rich with archaeological monuments. Mud Vulcanos - Nearby to Gobustan we will travel to see Mud Vulcanos. The unique Ateshgah Fire Temple - is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”. Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain) - Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country which itself is known as "the Land of Fire"). Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

Bu tur sizə Qobustanın sirli qaya üstü rəsmlərinə tamaşa etmək, bu rəsmlər haqqında bilinən və bilinməyən bütün əfsanələr haqqında məlumat almaq, kondisionerli, rahat maşında təcrübəli sürücü və profissional bələdçinin müşayəti ilə bu fürsətdəndan çox sərfəli qiymətə yararlanmaq imkanı verir

The Old City territory includes the Shirvanshah Palace, Synyk Kala minaret, Maiden Tower, “Bayil Stones”, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi mausoleum, caravanserais – the Multani and Bukharian caravanserai, Mollahana, numerous mosques – Muhammad ibn Abu-Bakr, Akmad, Molla Ahmad, Juma, Lezgi, mosque-madrassahs, bath-houses, Baku Khans’ House and also numerous rich residences of the ХIХ century.

In this full-day tour, with Lunch included, you will have the chance to Visit to Azerbaijan’s top provincial holiday centers, discover Gabala, a city string of flashy new hotels and a burgeoning ski resort , have a Tufandag Cable Car ride, with fantastic views of Caucasus Mountains; visit Shamakhi, the first capital city of Azerbaijan and go to The Juma Mosque is the first mosque of all Caucasus and Azerbaijan

This is a walking tour to discover the reflection of Baku’s past and hear about oil barons of the first oil boom era and their quest for personal glory and fame. The tour offers insider's guide to urban exploration about social, cultural, political aspect of every-day life in Baku with background of stories based on real life of oil barons from late 19th and early 20th century as well as soviet and modern times. The tour highlights how oil changed Baku as as the new generation of the first era of oil boom assumed their social responsibility for a change in an oriental conventional Muslim society. You will hear stories about Azerbaijan’s dilemma of East vs. West, oil barons’ hunger for personal glory and fame, Influence of Polish architects, change and continuity through times under imperial Russia, Soviet and Independent Azerbaijan.

Tour Program: Pickup from hotel Visit to Shamakhi Juma Mosque. The first mosque in all Caucasus and in Azerbaijan Maraza village. Visit to Sufi Dervish Mousaleum “Diri Baba” (Optional) Lunch (forest restaurant serving traditional food) Nohurgol Lake: The lake is surrounded by a forest. You can walk around or sail on a boat* Yeddi Gozel Waterfall “Seven Beauties Waterfall”. Located 4 km away from the centre of Gabala city, in the village of Vandam Tufandag: one of the longest teleferic in the world. Whether for skiing or just for memorable summer views of the Alpine scenery behind Gabala, jump aboard the Tufandag network of four cable cars

Gabala has inexhaustible opportunities for tourism. In the summer you can go hiking, and the winter city was chosen by the fans of skiing. The mountain range, the beginning of the Tufan mountain and the Bazar-Yurt mountain are the main natural beauties of the Gabala district. Tourists will be interested to look at the rocky ridges, snow-white mountain peaks and narrow gorgeous.

Discover the rich history and culture of Azerbaijan, where ancient traditions meet timeless landmarks. With a guide leading the way, you’ll visit three incredible sites that showcase the region’s heritage. Marvel at ancient artifacts at the Gala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex and explore the towering fortifications of the Mardakan Castle. Finally, experience the unique natural wonder of Yanar Dag, the mesmerizing “burning mountain” that has captivated visitors for centuries.

Sheki city has a rich history the real atmosphere of authentic Azerbaijani town can be discovered here. Despite the many historical and architectural attractions, tourists here also enjoy strolling along the narrow streets with tiny houses famous for their red tile and carved wooden gates. Numerous historical monuments of medieval architecture that have reached us from the depth of the history remained in the vicinity of Sheki. They include fortresses, watch towers, churches and ruins of monasteries dated to the period of Caucasian Albania.

Sheki has always played a significant role in in the art and architecture of Azerbaijan. Numerous historical monuments of medieval architecture that have reached us from the depth of the history remained in the vicinity of Sheki. They include fortresses, watch towers, churches and ruins of monasteries dated to the period of Caucasian Albania. Sheki was a significant center of silk production of the whole Caucasus.

Day 1: -Transfer from Baku to Sheki On the way we will visit: -Diri Baba Mausoleum - a mausoleum that built 1402 for a holy person and still attracts locals as a pilgrimage place. -Juma Mosque Shamakhi - The oldest and largest mosque in Azerbaijan, Shamakhi Juma, according to the legend was built in the 8th century when Shamakhi was chosen as residence by an Arabian caliph. The initial Arabian inscription on the portal of the mosque said that the mosque had constructed in 743 -Lunch at Nohurgol Lake -Arrival to Sheki city -Sheki Khans Palace tour -Having dinner at local cuisine restaurant in Sheki -Try national sweet of Sheki - Sheki Pakhlava -Drop off to the wooden cottage hotel at the forest of Sheki Day 2: -Have breakfast at beautiful nature with the music of birds -Visit Albanian Church at Kish village -Transfer to Qax city -Visit Sumuq Qala fortress -Visit Mamirli Waterfall -Visit Organic Garden in Sheki -Transfer back to Baku city

Minimum two persons. Included: Stay three days in The King Hotel Baku 5* Personal Driver(Mercedes Vito) Guide Baku City Tour Absheron Peninsula Tour

Spend fascinating days discovering the wonders of Baku! Embarking daily from your hotel in Baku, this 4-day tour takes you to the best places that the city has to offer. Experience the capital’s diversity and learn about local history and culture through must-do excursions to popular attractions and museums. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to taste Azerbaijan’s traditional cuisine and its rich variety.

5 Nights 6 Days in Azerbaijan unveil a journey where history, culture and nature converge in a single immersive experience. Explore the modern elegance of Baku with its iconic Flame Towers, Martyrs’ Lane and panoramic cityscapes along Highland Park and Baku Boulevard. Witness the living heritage of the Old City with ancient mosques, majestic palaces and the intricate artistry of the Carpet Museum. Venture beyond the capital to Gabala’s serene lakes, cascading waterfalls and the thrill of Tufandag Mountain Cable Car or choose the northern landscapes of Guba and Shahdag with forested trails, mountain peaks and crystal-clear lakes. Encounter the timeless mystique of Gobustan’s petroglyphs, steaming mud volcanoes and the fiery allure of Ateshgah-Fire Temple and Yanardag Burning Mountain. Every transfer and excursion is guided with precision, maximizing comfort and insight across Azerbaijan’s most celebrated landmarks.

Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is a hill and mountain site occupying the southeast end of the Big Caucasian Ridge in Azerbaijan.Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape consists in more than 6000 petroglyphs, shelters, ancient settlements, burial sites and sacred sites. Gobustan has outstanding universal value for the quality and density of its rock art engravings. The show how humans lived in this area by developing cultural and physiological behaviour adapted to the harsh climate, their vestiges date back to several hundreds of thousands of years.

In the State Historical-Artistic Reserve Gobustan, one can also see the sites of the first people, remnants of a large prehistoric cromlech and other testimonies about the inhabitants of the region of the Stone Age and subsequent periods. Mud volcanoes are closely associated with hydrocarbon and petrochemical stores underground, hence the gas trying to escape to the surface.

Travel along the shores of the Caspian Sea to the volcanic desert of Gobustan, where rocks showcasing more than 4,000 rock drawings left by artists of the Neolithic period stand amid the mountains. Explore the Absheron Peninsula, home to Yanardag (Flaming Mountain) and Ateshgah - Fire Temple of the fire worshippers.