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Trip Planner :  Azerbaijan  /  North-western Route

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 $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive) Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)
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    Places to visit in North-western Route

    BakuTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Historic Site, Specialty Museum GabalaTrip planner Best for: Cross-country Ski Area, Water Body, Theme Park ShekiTrip planner Best for: World heritage site, Architectural Building, Church 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

    Baku Old City ©
    World heritage site
    Baku Old City
    Baku
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Baku Boulevard ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    Baku Boulevard
    Baku
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Heydar Aliyev Center ©
    Specialty Museum
    Heydar Aliyev Center
    Baku
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Flame Towers ©
    Observation Deck
    Flame Towers
    Baku
    4.6
    Duration: 3 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
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Church of Kish ©
    Church
    Church of Kish
    Sheki
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Taza Pir Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Taza Pir Mosque
    Baku
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in North-western Route

    Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
    Baku
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Museum of Miniature Books ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of Miniature Books
    Baku
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    National Art Museum of Azerbaijan ©
    Art Museum
    National Art Museum of Azerbaijan
    Baku
    3.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Nobel Brothers Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Nobel Brothers Museum
    Baku
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours

    Hidden gems in North-western Route

    National Museum of History of Azerbaijan ©
    History Museum
    National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
    Baku
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature ©
    Specialty Museum
    National Museum of Azerbaijan Literature
    Baku
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour
    Sheki Khans' Palace ©
    World heritage site
    Sheki Khans' Palace
    Sheki
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Heydar Mosque ©
    Religious Site
    Heydar Mosque
    Baku
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours

    Nature in North-western Route

    Yanardag ©
    Geologic Formation
    Yanardag
    Baku
    3.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ilisu Waterfall ©
    Waterfall
    Ilisu Waterfall
    Ilisu
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Nohur Lake ©
    Water Body
    Nohur Lake
    Gabala
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Yeddi Gozel Waterfall ©
    Water Body
    Yeddi Gozel Waterfall
    Gabala
    3.1
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in North-western Route

    Nizami Street/Torgovaya ©
    Shopping
    Nizami Street/Torgovaya
    Baku
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Ali Shamsi Studio ©
    Shopping
    Ali Shamsi Studio
    Baku
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Gurmania ©
    Shopping
    Gurmania
    Baku
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Menzer Hajiyeva Showroom ©
    Shopping
    Menzer Hajiyeva Showroom
    Baku
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours

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