Why choose this Baku tour ?
Sheki city has a rich history the real atmosphere of authentic Azerbaijani town can be discovered here. Despite the many historical and architectural attractions, tourists here also enjoy strolling along the narrow streets with tiny houses famous for their red tile and carved wooden gates. Numerous historical monuments of medieval architecture that have reached us from the depth of the history remained in the vicinity of Sheki. They include fortresses, watch towers, churches and ruins of monasteries dated to the period of Caucasian Albania.
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What makes Sheki Historical and Architectural Tour a unique experience ?
On the way, visit Diri Baba mausoleum in Maraza village. Diri Baba Mausoleum is two-storeyed mosque of the 15th century. For a long time, local residents believed in a legend that a sacred person called Diri Baba was buried here and remained imperishable.
Shamakhi Juma Mosque – On the way, you will have a stop in Shamakhi Juma Mosque that is built in 743 which is the most ancient known mosque in the Caucasus region. Juma Mosque (743 AD) is one of the tourist attractions often visited by travellers.
The Yeddi Gumbaz 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.
If you are curious about more ancient than the khanate period, Kish Albanian Church can be the best visual example for you. This religious place is located in the village of Kish, approximately 5 km north of Sheki. It has functioned at a different times as Caucasian Albanian Apostolic church, a Calcedonian church with the Georgian church. The current structure of the church was built in 12th century.
Sheki Khan’s Palace built in the year 1762 and served as the administrative building of the King of Sheki. No nails and glue were used in the construction of the building. Also, the windows of the building are made with a special windowmaking style called Shebeke. The uniquely beautiful two-floored palace with its magnificent interior windows were made from multi-colored glass mosaics up to 5000 glasses pieces in each square window) exterior and amazing construction will be fascinated for you.
Our next destination after Shaki Khans Palace will be Shaki Caravanserai. Carvanserais used to be roadside inn for travelers, mostly traders who made long journey between east and west in caravans. You are welcome in through the gigantic wooden doors and explore the handsome building and inner yard.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Sheki Historical and Architectural Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taxi Fee to Kish Albanian Church
- Professional Personal Driver
- Entrance tickets to Sheki Khan Palace & Church of Kish in Sheki
- Private Transportation
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
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- Personal Expenses
- Meals
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Tours in azerbaijan.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Baku.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
