Sheki Tour: Explore Medieval Monuments and Silk Production History in Azerbaijan
Shamakhi
Discover the rich history of Sheki in Azerbaijan on a tour that takes you through medieval monuments and explores the city's role in silk production. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Juma Mosque - Juma Mosque in Shamakhi is one of the tourist attractions often visited by travellers. It is included into our Shamakhi and Gabala tour. 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. - Church of Kish - Sheki tour will begin with the church in the village of Kish - a place that was used for religious pagan rites from ancient times and later became one of the Christian churches of Caucasian Albania. In 2000, the temple was visited by the avid Norwegian scientist and traveler Thor Heyerdahl, famous for his research and sailing on the Kon-Tiki raft from South America to Polynesia in search of truth.
- Sheki Khan’s Palace - The next stop on this tour will be the Palace of Sheki Khans, built in the 18th century. The windows of the palace represent the architectural style of the shebeke, which will amaze you with multi-colored glass embedded in the most complex ornaments, in the assembly of which no glue or nail was used.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide (available upon request)
- Professional driver
What's Not Included
- Lunch & Dinner
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
Sheki has consistently been a key player in the artistic and architectural scene of Azerbaijan. A myriad of medieval architectural historical landmarks that have survived through history can be found in the outskirts of Sheki. These encapsulate fortifications, observation towers, churches, and ruins of monasteries from the era of Caucasian Albania. Sheki also held major prominence as a hub of silk production across the entirety of the Caucasus.
Location
Juma Mosque
Nariman Narimanov St.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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