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Juma Mosque of Shamakhi
The most outstanding landmark in Shamaki is undoubtedly the Juma Mosque, one of Azerbaijan's largest and most magnificent places of worship. Dating back to 743 AD, it is the second oldest mosque in the Caucasus region and the oldest in Azerbaijan. Reconstruction of the Juma Mosque was undertaken by Azerbaijan in 2013. Since its initial construction, the Juma Mosque has undergone numerous destructions and reconstructions. Notably, it was reduced to ruins by a devastating earthquake in 1859 and suffered further damage during ethnic conflicts in 1918. Beyond its historical and religious significance, visitors can also quietly appreciate the elegance and tranquility emanating from this historical site.Shamakhi · 845m from downtown
Alpaca Azerbaijan
Shamakhi District · 5.8 km from Shamakhi
Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum
Shamakhi · 1.3 km from downtown
Sheki Khan's Palace
Sheki Khan's Palace is tucked away in the fortress courtyard on the high ground in the northeast of the old city of Sheki, and was once the summer palace of the Sheki Khan. This two-story building, along with the pool and old plane trees in the courtyard, has been preserved and later converted into a museum. It is not large in size, over 30m long and less than 10m wide. The layout of the upper and lower floors is the same, with three rooms lined up in a row, connected by a south-facing open corridor. The first floor was where the Khan received guests and handled affairs, while the second floor was for the family's living and entertaining. The outer walls are decorated with geometric patterns made of dark blue, turquoise, and ochre tiles. The interior walls are covered with murals, featuring patterns of flowers in vases and plants, and in the halls upstairs, you can also see entire scenes of hunting and warfare. A distinctive attraction here is the stained glass window called Shebeke, where thousands of pieces of colored glass are embedded into fine wooden grids. The entire structure uses no glue or nails, relying entirely on interlocking wood pieces, creating a display of shimmering light when sunlight passes through.Azerbaijan · Sheki City
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is located in the semi-desert hills southwest of Baku and is an open-air site famous for its prehistoric rock carvings. The petroglyphs are concentrated on three exposed rocky hills, including Boyukdash and Kichikdash. Dating from the Upper Paleolithic tens of thousands of years ago to the Middle Ages, themes such as hunting, bullfighting, group dancing, camel caravans, and the sun and stars are superimposed on the rock surfaces. The carvings of reed boats with rows of rowers are particularly striking, resembling later Nordic longships. Scattered among the rocky hills are caves, settlements, and burial sites once inhabited by ancient people; the cave known as "Seven Beauties" features paintings of women participating in hunting. The "Gaval Dash" (tambourine stone) at the entrance is a long stone slab that produces a crisp sound similar to a tambourine when struck with a small stone, serving as a natural percussion instrument left by ancient people. The Latin inscription at the foot of Boyukdash Mountain, created by a Roman legion centurion in the 1st century AD, is a rare piece of evidence of Roman presence reaching the shores of the Caspian Sea. A petroglyph museum is located next to the entrance, using unearthed artifacts and video materials to recreate scenes of prehistoric life. You can visit the exhibition first before heading up the mountain to explore the rock carvings.Baku · 85.4 km from Shamakhi
Old City Baku
Old City Baku is the historic core of Baku, enclosed by ancient city walls. Its history is generally believed to date back at least to the 12th century, though some scholars suggest its origins can be traced as far back as the 7th century. The Old City is adjacent to the Caspian Sea, with cobblestone streets winding along the slopes. Local families still live deep within the alleys, where old buildings, workshops, and residences stand side by side. Walking through them, you can both sense the weight of the historical sites and encounter the vibrant local life of Baku. The charm of the Old City is also hidden in its small alleys. In the Middle Ages, it was a frequent stop for caravans. The Multani Caravanserai and Bukhara Caravanserai, which hosted merchants from India and Central Asia, still stand today. The alleys are lined with carpet workshops, handicraft shops, and souvenir stalls, as well as many traditional restaurants serving local dishes like pilaf and kebabs.Azerbaijan · Baku
Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory
Shamakhi District · 17 km from Shamakhi
Shamakhi
Azerbaijan · Shamakhi
Shirvan Wines Llc
Shirvan Wines Llc is one of the wine producers in Azerbaijan and is also certified by the EU as an organic producer. One of their 40-hectare vineyards was planted in 2014 and harvested in 2017. The vineyard area has grown to approx. 310 hectares, and a museum, restaurant, and hotel have been established, offering winery tours where visitors can taste three types of organic wine made from unique French grape varieties.Shamakhi District · 4.5 km from Shamakhi
Kələxana abidələri
Shamakhi District · 5.6 km from Shamakhi
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LikeGorFebruary 6, 2020
5.0
This is also a worthwhile tourist attraction in Azerbaijan. The air is fresh and the environment is pleasant. There are exquisite buildings and magnificent murals, which is one of the highlights of this trip.
Sheki Khan's Palace
水漫三楼July 12, 2026
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The Gobustan Rock Art and Cultural Landscape, located on the western side of Khobstan, Azerbaijan, about 40 miles from the capital Baku, comprises three rock plateaus, with a core area of 537 hectares. The landscape preserves over 6,000 rock paintings dating from 5,000 to 20,000 years ago, depicting scenes of prehistoric human activity, animals, warfare, and religious dances. The area also contains Paleolithic to medieval settlement sites and burial remains, showcasing the trajectory of human settlement from the Wet Period to the Middle Ages. This region was part of the Shamaki District from 1930 to 1943 and from 1960 to 1990, and was renamed to its current name upon restoration in 1990. In 1966, the area was designated the Gobustan National Reserve and a National Historic Landscape of Azerbaijan, with the aim of protecting its natural and cultural heritage, including ancient sculptures and mud volcanoes. In 2007, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List according to cultural heritage criteria, its rock carvings documenting the connection between hunter-gatherer civilizations and the ancient Wet Period environment. Located between the Buyukdash, Kichikdash, and Jingirdagh mountains, this protected area is part of the larger Gobustan Protected Area, with a buffer zone of 3,096.34 hectares. The heritage site contains the easternmost known Roman soldier stone inscription and musical stones that produce sounds similar to hand drums. A museum at the entrance showcases the region's history through audiovisual materials and replicas of rock paintings.
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