Shamakhi is one of Azerbaijan’s most historic cities and the birthplace of legendary Azerbaijani poets such as Sabir and Nasimi. 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 Gunbaz houses the tombs of Shamakhi’s last independent rulers.
Then the capital of the legendary state of the Shirvanshahs, Shamakhi was destroyed by a terrible earthquake in 1192.
INTERESTING FACT #2In the 19th century, the city was famous for its Shamakhi dancers, who were described in the memoirs of French writer Alexandre Dumas.
Visit Azerbaijan’s largest astrophysical observatory, founded in the Soviet era and dedicated to the study... More
Shamakhi,
North-western route
Located in Shamakhi, the Juma Mosque is Azerbaijan’s first mosque. Built in 743 AD, it... More
Shamakhi,
North-western route
Smahakhi is full of history and heritage. It's the perfect place for history hunters to... More
Shamakhi,
North-western route
While exploring the enchanting mountain landscapes of Shamakhi, don’t miss the Shamakhi Safari Park, which... More
Shamakhi,
North-western route
You may be surprised to come across alpacas, whose homeland is the Andes Mountains of... More
Shamakhi,
North-western route
