Trip Planner:   Azerbaijan  /  Shaki-Zagatala Region  /  Sheki  /  Sheki Fortress

Sheki Fortress, Sheki

4.1
#3 of 8 in Things to do in Sheki
Landmark · Tourist Spot
Explore the 18th-century Sheki Fortress, a well-preserved and partially restored stone fort guarding the Palace of Sheki Khans, a masterpiece of Azerbaijani architecture. The exquisitely decorated façade of this landmark leads to an ornate interior, with decorative deep blue and ochre tiles, as well as stained-glass windows testifying to the wealth and refined taste of the independent Sheki Khans, sandwiched between the Persian and Russian empires. The complex features an ethnographic and history museum with a nice armory, as well as a restaurant that provides nice views of the mountainous scenery. Plan to visit Sheki Fortress and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Sheki attractions using our Sheki trip planner.
Create an itinerary including Sheki Fortress
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Tours to Sheki Fortress

FROM $246 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-day Shamakhi-Gabala-Shaki Private Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 days
Tours from $246 »
FROM $850 BOOK WITH VIATOR Agritour to Azerbaijan including historical sightseeings - 7 days multi-day tour
Duration: 7 days
Tours from $850 »
FROM $111 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Sheki Tour
Duration: 12 hours
Tours from $111 »

Sheki Fortress reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
66 reviews
TripAdvisor
  • By JAPRADHA
    The fortress is well maintained & main attraction of Sheki....on the grounds there is Khan summer palace,cafe,& a building with lots of shops selling local craft.  more »
  • By Departure811861
    I decided to walk up to Sheki Fortress from my hotel in the town centre. The way was interesting, but a bit long... I came past Juma Mosque, the Kervansaray and various restaurants and tea gardens...  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »

Plan your trip to Sheki

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Sheki

Sheki Khans' Palace ©
World heritage site
Sheki Khans' Palace
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Church of Kish ©
Church
Church of Kish
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Museum of Folk and Applied Arts ©
Art Museum
Museum of Folk and Applied Arts
2.1
Duration: 2 hours
Bio Garden ©
Farm
Bio Garden
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Sheki

Tufandag Winter Summer Resort ©
Cross-country Ski Area
Tufandag Winter Summer Resort
Gabala
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Gabaland ©
Theme Park
Gabaland
Gabala
3.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Yeddi Gozel Waterfall ©
Waterfall
Yeddi Gozel Waterfall
Gabala
3.2
Duration: 2 hours
Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum
Landmark
Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum
Ganja
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Sheki Fortress by other users

18 days in Azerbaijan BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Gobustan Gabala Sheki 10 days in Ganja BY A USER FROM AZERBAIJAN Sheki Khans' Palace Bio Garden Sheki Karvansaray 18 days in Azerbaijan BY A USER FROM AZERBAIJAN Baku Gobustan Gabala 8 days in Azerbaijan BY A USER FROM PAKISTAN Baku Sheki Gabala 8 days in Azerbaijan BY A USER FROM PAKISTAN Gobustan Gabala Sheki 10 days in Azerbaijan BY A USER FROM EGYPT Baku Mardakan Gusar