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Winter Palace, Sheki

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Architectural Building · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Most people rush off to see the Palace of Sheki Khans in the Sheki Fortress, and the Winter Palace (aka Shekikhanovs' House) is easily forgotten. However, despite being a little less lavish, it is still an architectural gem in its own right. You'll find it tucked away in a maze of cobblestone alleys behind two old caravanserais on Akhundzade Street, which links old and new Sheki. The Winter Palace was a residence for the Sheki khan's family back in the when Sheki was a semi-independent khanate. The rooms on the second floor are feature stunning frescoes of flora and fauna, as well as scenes from famous 12th-century poet Nizami’s Five Treasures. Other highlights include local architectural elements like the 'bukhara' fireplace and 'shebeke' stained-glass windows. Plan to visit Winter Palace and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Sheki attractions using our Sheki vacation planner.
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  • By Departure811861
    It is a pity that many tourists leave Sheki without visiting the Khan's Winter Palace. It is not really far away from the Fortress. If you walk there, you must be patient because it is not very easy.....  more »
  • By ArielRuffian
    It's a small 2 storey house it looks and feels modern except for the stained glass windows which admittedly were pretty. Everything else is kind of ho-hum unless you are really into the history of...  more »
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  • By Sultan Abdul-Rehman
    Beautiful & Serene. Visited summer palace earlier was a bit busy and rushed. At winter palace I was myself! I got invited for tea by the caretaker
  • By J Dubz
    Kind of expensive to look at 3 rooms. 5 manat each
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