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North-western Route

4.2
Historic Sites · Specialty Museums · Observation Decks
Spirit of the Silk Road
Whether visiting wineries, hunting for historical relics, sampling local dishes, or hiking into the Caucasus Mountains, there's something for everyone between Baku and Balakan. Highlights of a North-western Route tour include feeling the Silk Road vibe in charming Sheki, discovering ancient crafts in remote mountain villages, hiking to hidden lakes and waterfalls, and throwing yourself into outdoor adventures in the countryside resort hub of Gabala.
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    Top North-western Route tours

    FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ultimate Gobustan National Park and Mud Volcanoes Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $175 BOOK WITH VIATOR Baku Full-Day City and Historical Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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    FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Baku City Sightseeing Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 6 hours
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    Places to visit in North-western Route

    BakuTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Historic Site, Specialty Museum ShekiTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, History Museum, Church GabalaTrip planner BEST FOR: Cross-country Ski Area, Waterfall, Theme Park ShamakhiTrip planner BEST FOR: Religious Site, Ruin, Specialty Museum IlisuTrip planner BEST FOR: Waterfall

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    Popular things to do in North-western Route

    Heydar Aliyev Center
    Specialty Museum
    Heydar Aliyev Center
    Baku
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Baku Old City ©
    World heritage site
    Baku Old City
    Baku
    4.6
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Baku Boulevard ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Baku Boulevard
    Baku
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Flame Towers ©
    Observation Deck
    Flame Towers
    Baku
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in North-western Route

    Ateshgah Fire Temple ©
    Ruin
    Ateshgah Fire Temple
    Baku
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Alley of Martyrs ©
    Cemetery
    Alley of Martyrs
    Baku
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    Heydar Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Heydar Mosque
    Baku
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Taza Pir Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Taza Pir Mosque
    Baku
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in North-western Route

    Sheki Khans' Palace ©
    World heritage site
    Sheki Khans' Palace
    Sheki
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Museum of Miniature Books ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of Miniature Books
    Baku
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    Bibi-Heybat Mosque ©
    Landmark
    Bibi-Heybat Mosque
    Baku
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature
    Specialty Museum
    National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature
    Baku
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour

    Museums in North-western Route

    Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
    Baku
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    National Museum of History of Azerbaijan ©
    History Museum
    National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
    Baku
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ali Shamsi Studio ©
    Art Gallery
    Ali Shamsi Studio
    Baku
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    National Art Museum of Azerbaijan ©
    Art Museum
    National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
    Baku
    3.5
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in North-western Route

    Tufandag Winter Summer Resort ©
    Cross-country Ski Area
    Tufandag Winter Summer Resort
    Gabala
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Baku Ferris Wheel ©
    Theme Park
    Baku Ferris Wheel
    Baku
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Gabaland ©
    Theme Park
    Gabaland
    Gabala
    3.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gabala Archaeological Center
    Science Museum
    Gabala Archaeological Center
    Gabala
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in North-western Route

    Nizami Street/Torgovaya ©
    Shopping
    Nizami Street/Torgovaya
    Baku
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Menzer Hajiyeva Showroom ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Menzer Hajiyeva Showroom
    Baku
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Park Bulvar Baku ©
    Shopping Mall
    Park Bulvar Baku
    Baku
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    ABAD ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    ABAD
    Baku
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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