Shamakhi

city of poets ancient capital

Azerbaijan’s former capital is surrounded by fine countryside and packed with cultural heritage.

city of poetsancient capital

Sweeping views and inspiring poets

Shamakhi is one of Azerbaijan’s most historic cities and the birthplace of legendary Azerbaijani poets such as Sabir and Nesimi. Invaders and earthquakes have left little in the way of an old town but the city’s Juma Mosque was one of the first to be founded in the Caucasus and, in rebuilt form, is truly splendid. And across the valley Yeddi Gumbaz houses the tombs of Shamakhi’s last independent rulers.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

Shamakhiinteresting facts

DID YOU KNOW?
INTERESTING FACT #1

Then the capital of the legendary state of the Shirvanshahs, Shamakhi was destroyed by a terrible earthquake in 1192.

INTERESTING FACT #2

In the 19th century, the city was famous for its Shamakhi dancers, who were described in the memoirs of French writer Alexandre Dumas.

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Find peace of mind at the Shamakhi alpaca farm
Find peace of mind at the Shamakhi alpaca farm
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Find peace of mind at the Shamakhi alpaca farm

You may be surprised to come across alpacas, whose homeland is the Andes Mountains of... More

Safari tours  in the mountains of Shamakhi
Safari tours in the mountains of Shamakhi
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Safari tours in the mountains of Shamakhi

While exploring the enchanting mountain landscapes of Shamakhi, don’t miss the Shamakhi Safari Park, which... More

In the footsteps of the Shirvanshahs
In the footsteps of the Shirvanshahs
Arts, culture and heritage

In the footsteps of the Shirvanshahs

Smahakhi is full of history and heritage. It's the perfect place for history hunters to... More

Visit Juma Mosque, the First Mosque in Azerbaijan
Visit Juma Mosque, the First Mosque in Azerbaijan
Arts, culture and heritage

Visit Juma Mosque, the First Mosque in Azerbaijan

Located in Shamakhi, Juma is Azerbaijan's first mosque. It was started back in 743 AD,... More

Stargazing at Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory
Stargazing at Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory
Arts, culture and heritage

Stargazing at Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory

Visit the largest astrophysical observatory in Azerbaijan. Established in the Soviet era and used to... More

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