Lerik

peaceful escape land of centenarians

Blessed with nature so pure and peaceful, it’s no wonder Lerik has become known as the Land of Centenarians.

peaceful escapeland of centenarians

Escape to the Talysh Mountains

Under an hour’s drive from the coastal city of Lankaran a scenic winding road takes you to the mountaintop town of Lerik – a peaceful escape from the seaside hustle and bustle, and a gateway to the fabulous Talysh Mountains. It’s also home to one of Azerbaijan’s most unusual museums.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

Lerikinteresting facts

DID YOU KNOW?
INTERESTING FACT #1

The French writer and traveller Alexandre Dumas, French archaeologist Jacques de Morgan, Russian traveller Ilya Berezin and many others have praised Lerik’s nature and people in their memoirs and travel notes.

INTERESTING FACT #2

The highest peaks in the Talysh Mountains – Komurgoy (2,493 m) and Gizyurdu (2433 m) – are located in the Lerik region. 

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Lerik caves await explorers
Lerik caves await explorers
Museums & galleries

Lerik caves await explorers

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Mountain adventures in Lerik
Mountain adventures in Lerik
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Mountain adventures in Lerik

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Learn the secrets to a long and healthy life in Lerik
Learn the secrets to a long and healthy life in Lerik
Arts, culture and heritage

Learn the secrets to a long and healthy life in Lerik

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