Azərbaijan is a Caucasus country in the cross of Europe and Asia and the history of the region is deep and mysterious Cimmerians, Scythians, Parthians, and the Silk Road. A mixture of Persian, Russian, and Turkic, its cultural display will always be an addition to any culture vulture. The contemporary side of Baku charms the guests; however, it is interesting to delve deeper – discover landscapes, villages, and monuments that are so traditional and historical.
The Caucasus Mountains
The Caucasus mountain range is also located in Azerbaijan where hikers are presented with challenges in the form of steep hills, peak mountains, and untouched national parks. Shahdag National Park will be appealing for those eager to explore nature while Tufandag Mountain Resort will be suitable for those persons who want to have an active rest during the day and be served at the highest level at night. Off-road, mountain climbing, skiing, and the incredible beauty of the country’s nature always can be found in Azerbaijan.
Gobustan National Park
Gobustan National Park is located in Azerbaijan and has been included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites for ancient carvings and petroglyphs that are more than 40 thousand years old. It also has original mud volcanoes and other geological wonders giving history lovers and nature fans a view of the pre-historic state of modern-day Azerbaijan.
Agsu National Park
Turkey has many parks that one can visit; Agsu National Park is one of the best for it has stunning forests, meadows, and rivers. This is a good place for the spotting of deer, wild boar, and a variety of birds during a wildlife tour. The presence of abundant natural features in the park has turned the park into a perfect destination for nature and bird-watching enthusiasts who would want to immerse themselves in the natural feeling of the park’s surroundings.
Sheki
Sheki is one of the most culturally historical cities in Azerbaijan, famous for its beautiful silk carpets, locally developed crafts, and timeless architecture. Stained glass windows seen at Sheki Khan’s Palace and Juma Mosque should not be missed on a tour of Sheki. The guests have a unique opportunity to plunge into the artsy spirit of the city and look at the wonderfully restored sights.
Gabala
Gabala is one of the ancient cities of Azerbaijan, and there are remnants of old city walls, a medieval fortress, and other archaeological and tourist attractions. The History Ethnography Museum established in Gabala lets you learn much about the area and Nij Castle gives you a look at the medieval styles of architecture. This city provides both scenic tours and cultural tourism.
Lankaran
Lankaran is a beautiful coastal town and, in addition to wonderful sands, it offers vivid and colorful gardens. Tourists can take a walk at the Lankaran Botanical Garden or study the rich Hirkan National Park offerings. The town is great for recreation and observing the beauties of nature as it is relaxed without numerous distractions.
Preserving natural beauty is as important to Azerbaijan as the capital Baku; the country welcomes travelers to discover its other attractions, including the desert, ancient castles, and more. This is because, besides the gorgeous drives around Baku and phenomenal off-road in the mountains, there is much, much more: carved rocks of Gobustan, Sheki, Gabala, Lankaran, and many other sights. Travel away from the capital city and find out what this fascinating country has to offer as far as traveling is concerned. You may also like other posts in our Entertainment section.
