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Mardakan Fortress, Mardakan

4.3

#8 of 22 in Historic Sites in Absheron Region

Castle · Tourist Spot

Visit this lovingly preserved medieval castle in the seaside settlement of Mardkan. Built in the 14th century, it was part of a series of defensive forts around Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Climbing to the top of the central watchtower offers great views towards the Caspian Sea. Work out when and for how long to visit Mardakan Fortress and other Mardakan attractions using our handy Mardakan journey planning website.

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Tours to Mardakan Fortress

FROM $103 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lunch & Entrance fees included Full day Qobustan, Ateshgah, Merdekan Castle Tour

Duration: 7 to 8 hours

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FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Etnographic Museum Qala, Ateshgah Fire Temple and Mardakan Castle Tour

Duration: 6 hours

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FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Absheron Peninsula Tour

Duration: 4 hours

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By LuizDutraNeto

The old "Great Mardakan Fortress" is a quadrangular defensive castle, built by Shirvanshah Akhsitan I, in the 12th century, as one of the watchtowers placed over the Absheron Peninsula. It consists... more »
By ricshanshibly1986

Historical Azerbaijan site. located in Absheron region. inside the castle there are 3-4 museums are there. entrance fee for castle is 4manat. more »

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