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Are You Ready to Discover the Dazzling Face of Azerbaijan?

We have reviewed Azerbaijan in previous articles. Today, we will continue to explore this beautiful country. Azerbaijan is a country rich in natural beauty and historical heritage.

Historical and Cultural Places

Gobustan National Park: A Historical Feast: First, let's go to Gobustan National Park, famous for its more than 5,000 rock carvings. It is located approximately 64 kilometers southwest of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2007. It sheds light on human periods from prehistory to the Middle Ages. It gives us information about the lifestyle of the people in those times. This park fascinates visitors not only with its archaeological aspect but also with its natural beauties. It offers a visual feast to its guests with its cliffs, valleys and desert views overlooking the Caspian Sea.

Sheki: Center of Rich Cultural Heritage: Now let's take a look at Sheki City, famous for its rich cultural heritage. The history of this city, which attracts attention with both its historical heritage and natural beauty, dates back to the 6th century BC. This beautiful city sheds light on the history of Azerbaijan with the Sheki Khan Palace, built in the 18th century. Sheki Palace is also on the UNESCO Heritage List. This city also offers its guests a feast of flavors with its desserts. It leaves a fairy-tale taste in the palate of those who eat paklava and halva.

Kish Village: Tracing the Roots of Christianity: Now let's go to another town with rich historical heritage, Kish village. There are important traces of the history of Christianity here. The oldest church in the Caucasus is the Kish Church. Its history dates back to the 1st century BC.

Natural Beauty and Wellness

Lahij: The Heart of Traditional Handicrafts: Another beautiful place is Lahij village. It is part of Ismailli Rayon of Azerbaijan and located in the southeast of Azerbaijan. This village is known for its traditional handicrafts. In addition, this village is an extremely attractive place for nature walks and outdoor activities. Of course, the beauties of Azerbaijan are not limited to this. Now let's get to know Naftalan, the most beautiful health and spa center in the world.

Naftalan: Health Capital of Azerbaijan: Naftalan is approximately 320 kilometers away from Baku. Naftalan oil is known in the world. This region was also used as a healing center during the Soviet period. It still has an important place in health tourism. This is one of the most ideal places in Azerbaijan to relax both physically and spiritually. Now we are in the city of Lenkeran, which fascinates its visitors with its tea gardens and citrus groves.

Lenkeran: The Land of Tea and Citrus Gardens: This is a city located in the southeast of Azerbaijan and is on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Home to natural beauties such as Kapaz Mountain and Hirkan National Park, this beautiful city awaits its visitors with unforgettable experiences.

Goy-Gol National Park: In Touch with Nature: This national park is located in Goy-Gol Rayon. It is one of the most visited parks in Azerbaijan. It was established on April 1, 2008. Goygol Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in Azerbaijan, is located in this national park. This park has a very rich flora. There are more than 420 plant species. A documentary with the same name was shot about this park in 2015.


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