Azerbaijan

The city of Astara is located at the Astara Rayon district which is also sharing borders with Iran. This place is termed as the most beautiful city in Azerbaijan, enclosed by lush-green forests and gigantic mountains. There are picturesque cafes and local restaurants situated around the city which offers the travelers a place to get the taste of local cuisine. Alongside this, there is a museum which is solely dedicated to the findings in the region. There are statues, coins and other preserved items which are dated back to 2,000 years. Apart from that, there are bathhouses, mausoleums, mosques and ancient towers which adds beauty to the city.

Located at the foothills of the Southern Greater Caucasus Mountain, Sheki is a 60,000-year-old town. Known as the oldest Caucasus settlements, this little town is known for silk, textiles and embroidery which made it a significant landmark on the silk route. There are ancient mosques, castles and 18th-century palace made by Sheki Khans, which adorns the beauty of this town with the mighty mountains located in the backdrop and also makes it one of the best places to visit in Azerbaijan.

Situated at the Northwestern side of the Qazak district, this mountain is located in the vicinity of the outskirts villages of Abbasbayli and Alpout. Resting at a height of 857.9 meters above sea level, the Goyazan mountain is surrounded by beautiful rolling fields and plains which adds a picturesque view. Trekking around here is one of the best things to do in Azerbaijan.

Settled in the northeast side of the country, Quba is one of the important destinations to explore the Azerbaijan culture. The ancient mountain town lies across the Qudailchay river which is situated in the vicinity of ancient villages. A little Jew-ish settlement lies at the opposite side of the river with the beautiful mountains in the backdrop. This place is one of the beautiful places to visit in Azerbaijan and makes a great location to escape the hustle-bustle.