Shaki, Azerbaijan - Wikipedia
WEBShaki (Azerbaijani: Şəki, Azerbaijani pronunciation: [ʃæ'ki]) is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan, surrounded by the district of the same name. It is located in the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 240 km (150 mi) from Baku.
17 Things to Do in Sheki, Azerbaijan: Sheki Travel Guide
WEBJul 4, 2024 · 17 magical things to do in Sheki. 1. Be floored by the incredible Sheki Khan's Palace. 2. Explore the Sheki Castle complex (Shebeke Workshop, Ethnography Museum & more) 3. Visit the lesser-known Shekikhanovs' Palace (not a Winter Palace!) 4. Sleep in (or just visit) the Upper Caravanserai. 5. Photograph the (closed) Lower Caravanserai. 6.
Top 7 Things to Do in Sheki, Azerbaijan for Solo Travelers
WEBSep 9, 2024 · 7 Best Things to Do in Sheki, Azerbaijan. Visit the Palace of Shaki Khans But Don't Go Inside; Go Inside the Winter Palace Instead; Walk Around Sheki Fortress; Learn About the Caucasus Albanians at the Albanian Church in Kish; Explore the Old Town; Visit the Caravanserai, a Hotel used by the travelers of the Silk Road; Try the Delicious Piti ...
Discover Sheki | Azerbaijan.Travel
WEBSheki is Azerbaijan’s true travel gem – a small city off the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains rich in Silk Road history and renowned for its fascinating architecture, food and friendly residents.
The best things to do in Sheki: Azerbaijan’s Silk road
WEBMay 28, 2023 · The Shaki Khan’s summer palace, or Xan Sarayi, is among the top things to do in Sheki. In fact, I liked it more than the palace of the Shirvanshah in Baku. The palace was built in 1797 when the Sheki khanate was one of the most powerful in the Caucasus.
Sheki: Azerbaijan’s Silk Road city now a UNESCO World Heritage site - CNN
WEBAug 5, 2019 · By the 19th century, Sheki, on the Silk Road path through northwest Azerbaijan, was an international center for silk production. Today, it’s one of Azerbaijan’s most picturesque towns, filled...
Shaki, Azerbaijan - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBShaki (Azerbaijani: Şəki) is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan, surrounded by the district of the same name. It is located on the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 240 km (150 mi) from Baku. As of 2020, it has a population of 68,400. [2]
explore the Historic Centre of Sheki - Azerbaijan
WEBThe Historic Centre of Sheki is a national architectural reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Occupying the northern part of the city at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, this wonderful area will take you back to the Silk Road with its cobblestone streets, distinctive houses, caravanserais and many artisans making authentic local crafts.
Sheki city guide - BBC
WEBSet deep in Azerbaijan’s mountainous northwest, Sheki is a city steeped in the history of the Silk Road. This was once a busy hub on the old trading route, filled with camel trains hauling...
Sheki, Azerbaijan: the UNESCO city for Sweet Tooths
WEBAround 300 kilometres north of Baku, Sheki was added to Unesco’s World Heritage list in 2019. Located on the west coast of the Caspian Sea and at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains, Azerbaijan welcomed traders of spices, goods, …