Best places to visit in Azerbaijan

Is one of the best of Azerbaijan’s architecture. Built in the 15th Century, the palace was classified by UNESCO as one of the places of outstanding value to humanity. The Divankhana of the palace is the most impressive. There are two main storey building, a tomb, a mausoleum of SeyidYahyaBakuvi, mosque, bathhouse and the Murad’s Gate.

Is another architectural gem of Baku. Many tragedies occurred in this palace and now it is protected as a monument.

This is a country which offers variety of landscapes which can be explored. Some of the sites hold immense historic values which can enrich young minds. Kids will find Sirvan National Park interesting. Cave paintings at Qobustan Petroglyph Reserve are also quite popular among kids.

Azerbaijan is a secular nation and has no official state religion but most of the population is considered Muslims. The people support all religions equally. TazaPir Mosque is the largest mosque of Baku with one of the finest buildings in the country.  Ateshgah Fire Temple is 30 kms away from Baku and was recognized as Zoroastrian worship place. It is now converted into a museum and visited by tourists all the time. H?zr?tZohra mosque is built with yellow bricks and has two minarets and a metal dome resembling a boiler tank.

The Azerbaijan CarpetMuseumpreserves the culture of Azerbaijan. The Museum houses the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world. The carpets are of different weaving techniques and materials.

Rostropovich Museumis popular among the tourists. Bakuvian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich lived here as a child and classical music enthusiasts will find this museum appealing.

Gakh is a beautiful region of Azerbaijan and has magnificent mountains, thick forests, lakes and waterfalls such as Balli, Mamirli and Ram-Rama, the highest waterfall in the country.

The Caspian Sea is among the most charismatic lakes in the world.