Best Places to Visit in Azerbaijan || Azerbaijan Tourist Attractions
Best Places to Visit in Azerbaijan || Azerbaijan Tourist Attractions | IB TRAVEL
Some travelers believe that the beauty of a traveling nation lies only in the capital cities. However true it may be, there are unexplored towns and cities – apart from the capital city – which shouldn’t be left out in your vacation. And Azerbaijan towns exactly match this statement!
Top Five cities of Azerbaijan
Baku
Qabala
Shaki
Ganja
Mərdəkan
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Azerbaijan-Georgia (Border Crossing) Part 36
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Azerbaijan – Georgia border crossings
Matsimi / Lagodeki / Balakan: Connecting Telavi and Zaqatala. Quiet and easy-going. A beautiful drive once in Azerbaijan towards Baku, but watch out for police if self-driving! There are minibuses from Telavi to Lagodekhi (1,5h), from where you can walk or take a taxi for the remaining 4km. There is also a bus from Telavi to Balaken (7 GEL), just across the border on the Azeri side. The Georgian side is predictably well-equipped with a duty-free shop and money exchange. On the Azeri side there is nothing. Minibuses go between the border and Balakan/Zaqatala,Qax and Ilisu.
Azerbaijan/Ilisu (Shepherds of the Caucasian Mountains) Part 31
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Ilisu village:
357 km from Baku, 1600 m above sealevel
Famous for: Thermal springs, breathtaking nature of the Greater Caucasian mountains
Ilisu was a famous resort area during the Soviet times. The name of this village might come from “Ilig Su”, which means “warm water” due to its hot, mineral springs. Multiple sulfur springs are said to be around the village. Our driver and tour guide suggested taking us to one of the “hamams” but we decided not to visit other sight. Therefore, I cannot tell where it exactly is or how to get there. Additional attractions are the 19th century Galaja tower and a well preserved 18th century mosque. The ruins of the 16th century Sumuggala (Sumuq Qala) tower is the emblem of Ilisu and served as filming location for the Russian movie “Don’t be afraid, I am with you”.
The Ilisu Sultanate (late 16th century to 19th century) was noted for its autonomous governance system. It was inhabited by the Avars, Sakhurs, Ingiloys, Mugas (Azerbaijanis) and Lezghins. The Sultanate was established in 1563. The present-day village was the capital of the Ilisu Sultanate, which was part of the Jar-Balakan region.
In 1830 it is said that the last Ilisu Sultan Daniyal Bay was a brave man who resisted to surrender to the Russian army and even fought against them.
The Uludag resort complex in Ilisu village is a reasonably priced accommodation (25 – 30 AZN per night/per guest) with a picturesque view of the Caucasian Mountains. Guests of the resort are only a short hike away from a nearby waterfall.
Many local cab drivers usually park near the resort offering their services as tour guides. Make sure the driver is confident about how to get to the sights you want to see. If he hesitates or just offers to take you to a place with a “nice view” ask somebody else.Wikipedia
Azerbaijan/Ilisu (Hidden diamond of the Caucasus) Part 29
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Ilisu:Great Caucasian Village
357 km from Baku, 1600 m above sealevel
Famous for: Thermal springs, breathtaking nature of the Greater Caucasian mountains
Ilisu was a famous resort area during the Soviet times. The name of this village might come from “Ilig Su”, which means “warm water” due to its hot, mineral springs. Multiple sulfur springs are said to be around the village. Our driver and tour guide suggested taking us to one of the “hamams” but we decided not to visit other sight. Therefore, I cannot tell where it exactly is or how to get there. Additional attractions are the 19th century Galaja tower and a well preserved 18th century mosque. The ruins of the 16th century Sumuggala (Sumuq Qala) tower is the emblem of Ilisu and served as filming location for the Russian movie “Don’t be afraid, I am with you”.
The Ilisu Sultanate (late 16th century to 19th century) was noted for its autonomous governance system. It was inhabited by the Avars, Sakhurs, Ingiloys, Mugas (Azerbaijanis) and Lezghins. The Sultanate was established in 1563. The present-day village was the capital of the Ilisu Sultanate, which was part of the Jar-Balakan region.
In 1830 it is said that the last Ilisu Sultan Daniyal Bay was a brave man who resisted to surrender to the Russian army and even fought against them.
The Uludag resort complex in Ilisu village is a reasonably priced accommodation (25 – 30 AZN per night/per guest) with a picturesque view of the Caucasian Mountains. Guests of the resort are only a short hike away from a nearby waterfall.
Many local cab drivers usually park near the resort offering their services as tour guides. Make sure the driver is confident about how to get to the sights you want to see. If he hesitates or just offers to take you to a place with a “nice view” ask somebody else.
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Azerbaijan/Qax (Peaceful Oasis) Part 28
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Qax:
Qakh (Azerbaijani: Qax; Georgian: კახი), is the capital of the Qakh Rayon in the north of Azerbaijan, near the Russian border.
The area of the region occupies 1,494 km2 (577 sq mi) and borders Russia on the north, Georgia on the west. It also shares the internal boundaries with Zaqatala Rayon in the northwest, Yevlakh and Samukh regions in the south and Shaki region in the east.
The Qakh region of Azerbaijan has a long history dating back to ancient times. Archeological excavations the area had been populated during Eneolithic, Bronze and early Iron Ages. What remains of these early inhabitants' activities indicates they engaged largely in sedentary cultivation, animal-breeding and art. According to historians, the territory of Qakh was a part of the Scythian Kingdom in the 7th century B.C.
Initially this territory of modern Qakh was a province of Caucasian Albania,. After that, the region was a separate kingdom within Georgian cultural and political influence. During the medieval era what later became known as Saingilo was mostly controlled by the kingdom of Georgia and Shirvan.
With the spread of Christianity throughout the region during the existence of Caucasian Albania, some Christian temples were built in the Qakh district. In the 8th century A.D., Qakh fell under Arab occupation. Starting from the 11th century first Oghuz Turks and later Qipchaq Turks inhabited the area, the region was incorporated into Great Seljuq Empire. Qakh was later a part of Atabeg and Shirvanshah states. With invasion of Hulaguids in Azerbaijan in the 13th century, Mongolian nomadic tribes populated the region. In 1562, by the order of the Safavid Shah Tahmasp I, Ilisu Sultanate was established in Qakh. In the 18th century, Ilisu Sultanate became so powerful that, the Ottoman Emperor conferred its ruler Ali Sultan Bey the highest title of Pasha recognizing him as the Beylerbey of Shaki.
In 1803 the sultanate of Ilisu was annexed to the Russian empire. The ruler of the sultanate, Daniyal, inspired the people to rise against Russian rule in 1844, due to a disagreement between him and the government of Russia. Sultan Daniyel was defeated near the village of İlisu and continued his struggle against Russians along with the leader of the national freedom movement, Imam Shamil. Russians burnt Ilisu and divided the territory of the sultanate into mahals (territorial units) and annexed them to the Jar-Balaken daire (territorial unit) converting it into a colony of tsarist Russia. With proclamation of independence of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in May 1918, Qakh was retained within Azerbaijan. During the Soviet rule, Qakh was established as raion of Azerbaijan SSR in 1930.
It was part of Zakatala okrug of Tiflis Governorate between 1860 and 1917. It was part of Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic between 1917 and 1918 and Georgian Democratic Republic between 1918 and 1921 before passing to Azerbaijan in March 1922.Wikipedia
Azerbaijan: best tourist place
Azerbaijan: best tourist place
Azərbaycanın möhtəşəm mənzərələri. Great views of Azerbaijan (You MUST visit)
Azərbaycanın möhtəşəm mənzərələri. Great views of Azerbaijan (You MUST visit)
Bu kanal Azerbaycanin gozel yerlerinden biri olan Qax rayonunun serefine acilmisdir.Qax rayonu cox gozel bir yerdir.Esasende Ilisu kendi tekce Azerbaycanda yox butun dunyada turistlerin maragini celb edir.Her il buraya 100-lerle turist gelir.Buna gore de biz bele bir kanal acdiq ve adini Ilisu Channel eledik.Kanala en uygun adda ele bu idi.Bu kanala destek olun.Qaximizi daha da tanidaq.
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Azerbaijan/Baku Part 1
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Azerbaijan/Baku:
Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. Baku is located 28 metres (92 ft) below sea level, which makes it the lowest lying national capital in the world and also the largest city in the world located below sea level. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, alongside the Bay of Baku. At the beginning of 2009, Baku's urban population was estimated at just over two million people. Officially, about 25 percent of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area.
Baku is divided into twelve administrative districts (raions) and 48 townships. Among these are the townships on the islands of the Baku Archipelago, and the town of Oil Rocks built on stilts in the Caspian Sea, 60 kilometres (37 miles) away from Baku. The Inner City of Baku, along with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower, were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. According to the Lonely Planet's ranking, Baku is also among the world's top ten destinations for urban nightlife.
The city is the scientific, cultural and industrial center of Azerbaijan. Many sizeable Azerbaijani institutions have their headquarters there. The Baku International Sea Trade Port is capable of handling two million tons of general and dry bulk cargoes per year. In recent years, Baku has become an important venue for international events. It hosted the 57th Eurovision Song Contest in 2012, the 2015 European Games, the 2016 European Grand Prix, 4th Islamic Solidarity Games and Azerbaijan Grand Prix in 2017, and will host UEFA Euro 2020.
The city is renowned for its harsh winds, which is reflected in its nickname, the City of Winds.
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Azerbaijan (Impressive Nature around Lahic) Part 16
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Lahic,Lahij (Azerbaijani: Lahıc, Tat: Löhij) is a village and municipality on the southern slopes of Greater Caucasus within the Ismailli Rayon of Azerbaijan. Population is approximately 860 people who speak the Tat language.
Lahij is a notable place in Azerbaijan, with its authentic handicrafts traditions, particularly related to copper. The village's carpet and rug crafts are also well known in Azerbaijan and the South Caucasus. Lahij has an old sewage system (some experts claim that it was built 1000 – 1500 years ago). Due to frequent earthquakes local people have developed sophisticated and authentic construction techniques.The majority of the population of Lahij speaks the Tati language The residents of the region are usually bilingual: as well as the Tati language, an Iranian language, the Azerbaijani language is also widely spoken.
Being situated on the left bank of the River Ghirdiman and the slopes of the Niyal Mountain Chain, the settlement of Lahij is a unique living district, with its unusual planning lay out, transport systems, and its public, private and religious buildings. Lahij is an example of early urbanization and architecture, as shown by its cobbled streets and squares, together with its developed sewerage systems and water pipelines. Subterranean kurabandis (‘sewerage system’), made from river stones, and dating back to almost one thousand years, are thought to be one of the most ancient sewerage systems used in the world.
The residents of Lahij are divided into three categories, based on their craftsmanship: Baadvan, Azavarro and Araghird.[9] Each of these categories has its own village square, mosque, hammam and graveyard. One of the most striking features of the urban look of Lahij, is the village square of each category, which, today, still has its specific role in the public life of the village.
Earthquakes frequently occur in the region, and, as a result, a specific style of building construction has developed – which include certain styles and techniques in crosscutting stone and installation of wood. The ancient dwelling houses in Lahij have remained unchanged, as, during the past centuries, there have not been any significant changes in the urban planning. The ground floors of houses built in the main trading street are used as workshops and trade rooms. The traditional interiors of these Lahij houses include decorative tableware and other items, placed in different sized holes in the walls (known in Azerbaijan as takhcha, chamakhatan) and on wall shelves.
Copper work is the most important of the skills developed by Lahij craftsmen. Lahij is renowned for its production of arms and copper items, decorated with carved ornaments. The development of copper production triggered the formation of such professions in Lahij as tinsmith, blacksmith and others, together with the creation of bituminous coal. The structure and supplies of copper workshops, as well as its traditional external look and its production processes remain preserved today, as they were in previous centuries. Written sources, as well as, the rich copperware collections that may be seen in the museums of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russian and Europe, prove the existence of over 80 types of copperware equipment used in copperware manufacturing in Lahij.
Leather goods’ manufacture was the second biggest craft skill in Lahij, after that of coppersmith. The local leather goods’ master craftsmen were expert in using shagren, tumaj and yuft as raw materials for various products such as shoes, belts, leather quilted jackets, book covers and bridles. Leather production in Lahij created suitable conditions for the development of other craftsmen, with associated skills - such as saddle makers, bridle makers, cobblers, hat makers and sheepskin makers.
The development of international tourism, together with more knowledge about the people and cultures, has resulted in a gradual interest in the cultural diversity of the Region. Lahij, in recent years, has attracted the attention of many tourists visiting from countries worldwide and as a result Lahij is now included in the travel tours of several leading tourism agencies.Wikipedia