6 Beautiful Tourist Spots To Explore in Azerbaijan

Imagine semi-arid landscapes and mountains spread all across the horizon with historically significant towns. Now add in the hundreds of kilometers long coastline and rich wildlife to get the idea of how beautiful Azerbaijan is. Today, we will discuss the top places to visit in Azerbaijan that every traveler should explore in 2021.

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# Baku

On account of its historically rich old town and its modern city center, Baku is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Azerbaijan. The Flame Towers are the major attractions of the city which are lit up in the evening. The medieval core of the city, Icheri Seher, showcases Islamic architecture, while the Old City exhibits European facades.

# Astara

One of the most amazing places to visit in Azerbaijan, Astara is a historic town. This town is located on the border between Azerbaijan, and Iran and it is surrounded by the mountains and virgin rainforest. Hirkan National Park is close to the town which is home to rich flora and fauna, including the Caucasus leopard.

# Absheron National Park

Covering an area of more than 2,000 acres, Absheron National Park is around 60 kilometers away from the city of Baku. The mesmerizing landscapes of rolling dunes against the crystal clear waters of the Caspian Sea aren’t the main attraction. However, the main attraction of this national park is 50 species of wild animals who call this place their home, including the comb jellyfish, badgers, jackals, gazelles, and the endangered Caspian seal.

# Shivran National Park

Situated 100 kilometers away from Baku, Shivran National Park is a semi-desert national park that has rolling dunes, a coastline, and rich wildlife. With large populations of turtles, gazelles, and jungle cats, Shivran National Park offers vast landscapes and a diversity of fauna. It is also home to more than 200 species of avifauna, including flamingos and 32 other rare species.

# The Caspian Sea

The largest lake in the world, the Caspian Sea is one of the best places to visit in Azerbaijan. From Dagestan in the north to the southern border with Iran, the Azerbaijan coastline stretches for more than 500 kilometers. There are many beautiful resorts in the northern part of the Absheron Peninsula, despite some of the beaches near Baku suffering from pollution.

# Sheki

Sheki is a place located at the foothills of the southern Greater Caucasus Mountains. One of the oldest Caucasus settlements, this town goes back to 2,500 years ago and has a population of 60.000 people. Sheki became famous for its embroidery, silk, and textiles and became an important point on the Silk Road. Today, this town has castles, an 18th-century Palace, and several ancient mosques with majestic green mountains in the background.