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According to legend, a traveler named Mazyad once found an unusually large treasure at the place of its origin. It consisted of many cauldrons filled to the brim with precious stones and gold coins. The city received its name in honor of this treasure. The most famous Azerbaijani poet Nizami Ganjavi was born in Ganja in 11th cent. Many parks, museums, avenues are named in his honor and dozens of monuments were built. Explore this ancient city, unique in its architecture and unusual in its history
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, the main metropolis of the Caucasus. Baku is called the "city of winds", "place of God", "eternally burning". Winds - because it is impossible to imagine this amazing city without them. And fire - in tribute to the memory of fire worshipers. The Baku residents literally have the ground burning under their feet. The city amazes with the contrast of business centers, high-rises, modern art objects. The Flame Towers, the new symbol of Azerbaijan, amaze the imagination. Especially if you visit the Upland Park in the evening to see the entire Baku Bay "on fire".
We will start our tour at the gates of the old city, you will find out why people call it Inner City and the gates are doubled. Then, just as entire caravans passed along the Great Silk Road, we will pass through the Shamakhi Gate. While getting closer to Maiden Tower, you will learn about oriental traditions and wedding rites, religious differences and tolerance of people, national costumes and local cuisine.
Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve is an archaeological reserve in Azerbaijan. The name "Gobustan" means "the edge of ravines". There are about 6,000 drawings in Gobustan, which were created from the Mesolithic period to the Middle Ages. There is a stone slab with a Latin inscription dating back to the 1st century AD left by the Roman legion at the foot of Boyukdash. In 2012, an interactive and atmospheric Museum was opened here. The country is thought to have nearly 400 mud volcanoes and while they never grow to the size of normal volcano, some believe these perpetual flames are deeply related to Zoroastrianism burst in Azerbaijan about 2,000 years ago. Besides that, there are over 140 offshore mud volcanoes within the Caspian Sea.
Travel to Sheki, a charming city located in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Visit the Sheki Khan's Palace, an exquisite architectural masterpiece. Explore the History Museum to learn about the region's rich history and traditions. Discover the craftsmanship of local artisans at the Caravanserai and visit local bazaar. Enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains and visit the nearby Kish village, known for its ancient Albanian church.
How often have you heard Azerbaijan referred to as the Land of Fire? This is all due to its abundant sources of natural gas and a long history of fire worship, which is still being practicing here and there. Visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, which dates back to the 1st century as a monastery and place of worship for Zoroastrianism and Hindu devotees of Shiva. The square-shaped temple stands on a natural gas source where fire rituals were practiced, the sanctuary has long attracted the attention of many explorers, such as Marco Polo and Alexandre Dumas. Visit the Yanardag, the fire mountain consisting natural gas that has been burning since time immemorial on a hillside of the Absheron
