TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN AZERBAIJAN

The top tourist attractions in Azerbaijan are something you should watch out for especially if you are interested in unique destinations as it has the potential of blowing up in the years to come. And as an under marketed European destination, you can always look forward to less complicated and overwhelming dynamics when you visit this Soviet republic. The country is found on the Caspian Sea between Russia and Iran, thereby making it partly European and Asian. And it is bordered by Georgia and Armenia as well as Turkey, which should give foreigners a good idea on the history and culture it is able to present.

Mount Bazarduzu, the highest peak of Azerbaijan

Among the top tourist attractions in Azerbaijan is Kinalug, which is an ancient Caucasian village located on the mountains of Quba Rayon. It is the most remote and isolated settlement in the country and fortunately, it is still occupied by a small community of locals that represent a huge part of the nation’s heritage. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it offers guests challenging hiking terrains as well as breathtaking sceneries, thereby making every tourist trip satisfying at different levels. And as an added bonus, it also offers quite a stunning collection of architectural work that may inspire your creative sensibilities as well.

On that note, Baku also offers guests amazing antiquated infrastructures so there is a reason to extend it the title of one of the top tourist attractions in Azerbaijan. As the capital of the country, this place has the distinct honor of representing traditional influences in areas like the Icheri Sheher (Old City), which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Absheron Peninsula. People will surely appreciate buildings like the Palace of the Shirvan Shahs, the Maiden’s Tower (Giz Kalasi), Hamam Mehellesi (which an old public bath) and Atashgah Fire Temple, all depicting the country’s diverse roots. And at the same time, they also get treated to a lot of modern infrastructural masterpieces starting with Park Bulvar Shopping Mall, extending to AF Mall and Fountain Square.

The excitement does not end there though because you can also check out other tourism aspects of Baku such as its beaches (the AF and Amburan Beach Club) and the Luna Amusement Park. But for more options, you can head on out Kachmaz in the northeastern portion of the region, which has more beaches and a great forest for outdoor adventures. Just a side note, Kachmaz is also the largest tourist destination in the country with its numerous historic sites, museums, parks and recreational facilities (dining and drinking), so it would be in your best interest take some time hanging out here.