Shamakhi
Discover Azerbaijan

Shamakhi

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Distance
120 km from Baku
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Travel Time
2 Hours Drive
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Best Season
All Year
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Vibe
Wine & Stars

Welcome to Shamakhi

One of Azerbaijan's oldest cities, known for ancient mosques, observatories, and the historic Lahij village.

Experience iconic places

Explore the sites that make this destination unique.

Juma Mosque

Juma Mosque

One of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus, built in 8th century.

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Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory

Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory

Soviet-era observatory on Greater Caucasus slopes.

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Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum

18th-century "Seven Domes" burial site of Shirvan Khans.

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Discover more excitement

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Unique Tours & Experiences

Discover curated activities and packages.

Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour
★★★★★
(102)
100+ sold

Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour

  • Free Cancellation
  • 4 hours
Starting from
$17.99
Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group)
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(80)

Guba & Khinalig & Candy Mountains (Private or Group)

  • Free Cancellation
  • 12 hours
Starting from
$45
BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)
Best Seller
★★★★★
(1,488)
1k+ sold

BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

  • Free Cancellation
  • 7 hours
Starting from
$33$26.4
Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan tour (Group & Private)
★★★★★
(63)

Mud Volcanoes & Gobustan tour (Group & Private)

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$35
Baku Downtown Original Walking Tour
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(48)

Baku Downtown Original Walking Tour

  • Free Cancellation
  • 2 hours
Starting from
$19.65
Shahdag Sightseeing and Candy Cane mountain Tour Lunch Included
★★★★★
(92)

Shahdag Sightseeing and Candy Cane mountain Tour Lunch Included

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$28
Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku
★★★★★
(468)
250+ sold

Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku

  • Free Cancellation
  • 9 hours
Starting from
$60
Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive)
★★★★★
(862)
500+ sold

Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive)

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$39
Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)
★★★★★
(432)
250+ sold

Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$43$38.7
Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)
★★★★★
(212)
100+ sold

Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

  • Free Cancellation
  • 12 hours
Starting from
$79
Guba-Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included
★★★★★
(207)
100+ sold

Guba-Shahdag-Candy Cane Mountains Tour/ Entrance Included

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$59
Baku Gobustan and Absheron Tour+Free Haydar Aliyev Center Ticket
★★★★★
(126)
100+ sold

Baku Gobustan and Absheron Tour+Free Haydar Aliyev Center Ticket

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$12
Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)
★★★★★
(456)
250+ sold

Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

  • Free Cancellation
  • 4 hours
Starting from
$29
Guba, Candy Cane mountain, Khinaliq village with HOMEMADE lunch
Likely to Sell Out
★★★★★
(228)
100+ sold

Guba, Candy Cane mountain, Khinaliq village with HOMEMADE lunch

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$55
Candy Mountains, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag Dag, Bibiheybat Mosque
★★★★★
(94)

Candy Mountains, Pink Lake, Besh Barmag Dag, Bibiheybat Mosque

  • Free Cancellation
  • 8 hours
Starting from
$64
Sheki - Full Day Tour to Four Regions of Azerbaijan
★★★★★
(314)
250+ sold

Sheki - Full Day Tour to Four Regions of Azerbaijan

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$75
Baku Wine Crawl for Small Groups
★★★★★
(24)

Baku Wine Crawl for Small Groups

  • Free Cancellation
  • 2 hours
Starting from
$17.64
Gabala & Samakhi Tour/ All Entrance Fees Included Tour
★★★★★
(124)
100+ sold

Gabala & Samakhi Tour/ All Entrance Fees Included Tour

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$39
Gabala,Shamakhi, Caucasus mountains Day Trip Tour
★★★★★
(13)

Gabala,Shamakhi, Caucasus mountains Day Trip Tour

  • Free Cancellation
  • 12 hours
Starting from
$53
Baku Pub Crawl
★★★★★
(31)

Baku Pub Crawl

  • Free Cancellation
Starting from
$66.02

Frequently asked questions

Azerbaijan Standard Time is UTC+4. We do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Many nationalities can obtain an e-visa (ASAN Visa) within 3 days. Check the official e-visa portal for your country's eligibility.
The currency is the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN). Credit cards are widely accepted in cities, but cash is useful in rural areas.

Things to know before travelling

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Visas

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Getting here

Planning your trip? Check how to get here.

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Travel tips

Make the most of your visit with our handy travel guide.

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Getting around

From metro to taxi, here's how to easily explore.