TOURS TO THE GABALA AND SHEKİ

  Tour to the magnificent edge of oriental art is the glorious Sheki. Antique sources, as well as the results of archaeological excavations in the vicinity of the city, allow you to determine the history of the city’s appearance and call it the period of the millennium BC. Consequently, the age of Sheki is 2500-2600 years. In the second half of the 18th century, the name “Sheki” suddenly became known as “Nukha” for centuries. In 1772 year, as a result of a heavy rainfall, the Kish River spread and the city was completely destroyed. Then the people of Sheki moved to the eastern shore valleys – to the bottom of the mountain. Here the present city of Nukha was formed.   Since ancient times, Sheki has preserved many historical and architectural monuments. From ancient times, forge, weapons, jewelry and copper business, pottery, leather, tailoring craft, silk and carpet weaving, carpentry. Sights of Sheki enjoy world fame. Among them, the Sheki Khans ‘Palace, the Shekihanovs’ house, the Karavan-sarai stand out. These masterpieces of Oriental art are very valuable monuments of architecture of the 18th century. On all sides in Karavan-sarai merchants gathered and merchants from the countries of the Great Silk Road.
  Sheki fortress, built by Khan Haji Celebi (1743 – 1755) gives a special flavor to the architectural monuments of Sheki. Juma mosque, Medieval bath, Minaret Gileil and of course Ancient Albanian temple built in the 1st century AD  are permanent places pilgrimage of tourists from different parts of the planet.That the temple was founded by the apostle Elisha,who brought Christianity to Albania at that time  when Azerbaijan was part of the Caucasian part of Albania. Our guides will show you the direction to all historical monuments heritage.Tourists will make a mental movement in time, feel myself in the ancient era.

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 Tour to the village of Kish is the most ancient Christian altar. The village of Kish, which located 5 kilometers from the city of Sheki, is proud of its main a sight – an ancient Christian temple of the XII century. Kish is a must see tourist destination.The village is beautiful with its extraordinary nature, traditions and rich past.  Since 2003, the Christian temple is a museum. According to the Georgian the chronicler, in the tenth century the population of the village accepted Georgian Orthodoxy and built this church dedicated to the Holy Mother of God. Archaeological excavations carried out on the site of the church, witnessed The existence of a cult site under the altar of the church that belongs to in 3000 BC, although the church was built in the XII century. Some historians believe that before the XIX century in the village prevailed Udi who spoke the ancient Udinese language. You will witness the Albanian art that contains in itself a lot of undisclosed secrets of the history of Christianity in the Caucasus.

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  Excursion to the lake Marhal. Lovers of relaxation in nature are well acquainted with this place.The village quickly gained fame in the 80s of the last century and became a mandatory point of visiting local residents and tourists. Marhal is considered the most popular holiday destination. In summer, the residents of Sheki, the surrounding areas, and a huge number of tourists from all over the world come here in search of coolness. In recent years, catamarans have appeared on the man-made lake stretching here. Marhal is beautiful in all seasons. If you are not even going to spend the night here, you should at least breathe the intoxicating air of the local places and enjoy the enchanting scenery. Mineral springs and beautiful mountain landscapes attract lovers to relax in nature. For tourists specially built pensions and recreation centers. On the man-made lake you can ride a catamaran. Not far away – just 7 km away – there is another miracle of Sheki – the mountain plateau Khan, where you can continue your journey.

Transfer to Baku; Hotel accommodation .

  Tours to the Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev.In the accompaniment of our guide you will begin an excursion to the Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev.The building of the Cultural Center was designed in 2007 by the studio Zaha Hadid Architects, created by Zaha Hadid, the only woman awarded the highest award in the field of architecture – Pritzker Prize. The building was created in a characteristic Zaha Hadid style, in which straight lines are used. The building of Heydar Aliyev Center according to the architect’s concept is the embodiment of the development of modern Azerbaijan and its connection with the past and the future. The center is divided into three parts. So, one part is occupied by the Heydar Aliyev Museum, on three floors of which there is a collection of exhibits telling about the life and activities of the leader of Azerbaijan. Another part of the center is an exhibition area with galleries in which exhibits on archeology, history, national creativity of Azerbaijan are presented. There are also several rooms with the works of contemporary artists and photographers, both from Azerbaijan and other countries of the world. The third part of the center is occupied by a 4-level concert hall, called the Auditorium, with conference facilities and a media center.

  Tour of the “Carpet Museum.” Upon arrival in Baku, we will continue our excursion to the “Carpet Museum.” The Azerbaijan Carpet Museum was founded in 1967, becoming the world’s first specialized collection museum, preservation and study of carpet. The museum is a treasury of theAzerbaijani national culture, showing the carpet in close relationship with other kinds of traditional art of Azerbaijan. His collection contains about 14 000 carpets, embroideries, clothes, copper-wrought articles, items of jewelry, modern works of glass and wood.

Shopping Tour in Baku. Visit the street “Trading”; Trade Center “Park Boulevard.”

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