Popular cities in Azerbaijan

Baku
Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a scientific and cultural hub for the region as well as the country. Some of the city’s highlights include the Walled City of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the complex also houses the Maiden Tower and the 15th-century Shirvanshah's Palace. Other highlights are the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, shaped like a rolled carpet and overlooking the Caspian shore, and the dramatic Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, designed by Zaha Hadid. The capital is also home to numerous modern shopping malls, as well as traditional shops and bazaars. The Ateshgah Temple, a restored Zoroastrian fire temple, is about 20 kilometers from the Baku city center.

Nakhchivan
Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan's autonomous republic, is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Nakhchivan is home to important sites such as the 12th-century Momine Khatun Mausoleum, Nakhchivan Khan's Palace, and Prophet Noah's Tomb (Noah's Mausoleum). The cave of Ashabi-Kahf, mentioned in the Quran, is believed to be located in Nakhchivan and attracts numerous visitors. To see the region's unique nature up close, visit rural areas like Kuku or Pazmari.

Ganja
Home to various civilizations for centuries, Ganja is one of the region's oldest cities and best known for being the birthplace of the legendary Azerbaijani poet Nizami. Some of Ganja’s highlights include the Friday Mosque, Aleksandr Nevski Church, the Nizami Mausoleum, and the Javad Khan Mausoleum; the latter is situated in the lively and picturesque city center.

