explore the city of Shamkir

Shamkir has some interesting places to explore while in Azerbaijan. Enjoy the city's agricultural market, Monuments Park and German heritage.

the city ofShamkir

explore the city ofShamkir

Launched in 2014, the Shamkir Chess Festival takes place every year between March and April, bringing some of the biggest names in chess to the country. Explore Monuments Park, designed in the shape of the map of Azerbaijan, which exhibits Azerbaijan’s major monuments in miniature. At the entrance to the city from the main Ganja-Gazakh highway, call into the Shamkir Sebeti (Shamkir Basket) agricultural market and discover why the region is renowned for its local fruits, vegetables and dairy produce. Meanwhile, local restaurants in Shamkir are also some of the best places to discover the rich traditions of ashuq music – a soulful combination of vocals, poetry and music played on a national stringed instrument called a saz.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

weather and season

Air temperature

Current:
6.4°C
Average:
3.6 – 7.1°C / 38.5–44.8°F

Feel temperature

Current:
5.6°C
Average:
-0.1 – 6.3°C / 31.8–43.3°F

Wind

Current:
  • Cloudy and cooler; p.m. rain
  • N
  • speed 9.3 km/h

When to go

  • Peak Season:
  • Spring, summer, autumn

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Hiking along the Mahrasa Temple – Soyugbulag trail
Hiking along the Mahrasa Temple – Soyugbulag trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Mahrasa Temple – Soyugbulag trail

Walking along this trail connecting the Gadabay and Dashkasan regions, you can see the Maiden... More

Hiking along the Mahrasa Temple – Amirvar trail
Hiking along the Mahrasa Temple – Amirvar trail
Marked trails

Hiking along the Mahrasa Temple – Amirvar trail

Following this trail connecting the Dashkasan and Gadabay regions, you can see the Maiden Tower,... More

Day tours to learn about Gadabay's history
Day tours to learn about Gadabay's history
German heritage

Day tours to learn about Gadabay's history

In the middle of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, Gadabay has many stories to tell. Read... More

Travel back to ancient Shamkir
Travel back to ancient Shamkir
Arts, culture and heritage

Travel back to ancient Shamkir

Shamkir has a rich history. Explore its wonderful old city ruins and discover more of the... More

Visit Shamkir’s German heritage
Visit Shamkir’s German heritage
Arts, culture and heritage

Visit Shamkir’s German heritage

Shamkir was once a German colony known for winemaking. However, it still has a unique... More

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Shamkir
Shamkir

Shamkir

Visit Shamkir, famous for its greenhouses, folk music, fresh agriculture and historical parks. Learn about its history and german heritage. More

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Western route

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