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Shamakhi & Lahij Tour
Baku, Azerbaijan
$248
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Overview
The Shamakhi & Lahij Tour showcases the enchanting Lahij Village in Azerbaijan, a cultural reserve along the historic Great Silk Road. This picturesque destination offers a glimpse into traditional craftsmanship and rich history.
- 🏞️ Visit Juma Mosque, where non-Muslims are welcome and can admire its stunning carpets while respecting local customs by wearing a provided head cover.
- 🕌 Explore Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum, the burial site of Shirvan Dynasty rulers, known for its mysterious atmosphere and unique half-destroyed stone domes.
- 🏛️ Discover Diri Baba Mausoleum, a two-storey architectural masterpiece nestled on a cliff, featuring beautifully carved decorations and breathtaking views.
- 🌲 Journey through the scenic Caucasus Mountains to reach Lahij, taking in stunning natural vistas and stopping at the Zernava suspension bridge along the way.
- 🏡 Stroll through the charming streets of Lahij, famous for its two-storey houses and cobbled paths that reflect the village’s artisanal heritage.
- 🔨 Witness the craftsmanship of Lahij artisans, renowned for their exquisite copper works, which have been celebrated internationally since the 1873 World Exhibition in Vienna.
- 🕌 Marvel at unique mosques in each quarter of Lahij, each contributing to the village's rich cultural tapestry and providing a deeper appreciation of local traditions.
- 🚐 Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off for a hassle-free experience, along with professional driver service throughout your tour.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water during your journey, ensuring a comfortable exploration of all the highlighted destinations.
- 🎟️ Entry fees to museums and attractions are included, allowing you to fully experience the historical significance of each site without extra costs.
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Shamakhi & Lahij Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Hotel pickup & Drop-off
- Professional Driver Service
- Touristic Destinations Mentioned Above
- Professional Licensed English Speaking Guide
- Bottled Water
- Entry fees to any museums or attractions
- Personal Expenses
- Any Meals & Drinks
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Juma MosqueOn the way from Baku to Gabala we visit Juma Mosque in Shamakhi (or Friday Mosque) is one of the tourist attractions often visited by travellers. Unlike many mosques, entrance to Juma Mosque of Shamakhi is permitted even to non-Muslims. To enter, you need to remove your shoes, but walking barefoot is not a problem, because the floor is covered with thick carpets. In addition, women must cover their heads in order to enter the mosque, so they provide free head cover at the entrance, which is required to be returned at the exit.
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Yeddi Gumbaz MausoleumAt the foot of Gulistan Fortress is located Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum or “Seven Domes”. This is how people named Shamakhi tomb of Shirvan Dynasty rulers. There the notorious representatives of Shirvan Dynasty were buried. The monument's name is defined be the number of gravestones in the crypt. Today the gravestones look like half-destroyed stone domes as if grown directly from under the ground in the middle of deserted graveyard. Therefore the atmosphere of this district seems a little mysterious.
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Diri Baba MausoleumDiri Baba mausoleum stands in a square located on a cliff. The building is two-storeyed. The first storey has a hall, which has a passageway to an octahedral cupola from a small vestibule. Stairs leading to the hall of the second store have been carved on the cliff. A spherical cupola with a pointed top has squinches decorated with plant ornaments.Architecture of Diri Baba mausoleum harmonically fits into picturesque surroundings of the building – view against the background of rocks and greenery of trees. The building of the mausoleum is a masterpiece of the architectural school of Shirvan and a beautiful creation of arts of ancient masters. The monument is protected by the government.
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LahichThe next stop will be the village of Lahij, the way to which lies through the forests and serpentine roads of the Caucasus Mountains. You will have the opportunity to see the breathtaking natural canyon, and you will also stop at the Zernava suspension bridge. The particular architectural style of Lahija will undoubtedly stun you with its two-storey houses and cobbled streets stretching along the banks of the Girdiman River. Lahij is a real village of craftsmen and artisans who have preserved their traditions and technologies of working on non-ferrous metals (copper, bronze). The magnificent works of Lahij masters on copper dishes were exhibited at the World Exhibition in Vienna in 1873 (Weltausstellung 1873). In Lahij, each quarter has its own unique mosque, which reinforces the impression of guests from the village.
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Shamakhi & Lahij Tour
Baku, Azerbaijan
$248
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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