
Gusar (Shahdag mountain and ski resort) Across the centuries, the north-east corner of Azerbaijan has served as the gateway between Europe and the Middle East. Here, in the shadow of…

Lahic, one of the oldest settlements in Azerbaijan, lies deep in the southern foothills of the Great Caucasus on the slopes of the Niyal mountain range. The barren surroundings of…

The town of Lankaran looks back on a long history. The town was already inhabited by humans in the Bronze Age. Due to its location on the Caspian Sea just…

Naftalan is a small town in western Azerbaijan. It is located almost 50km southeast of the city of Ganja. Naftalan and its surroundings are known for their large oil deposits.…

Shamakhi Shamakhi has been affected by several heavy earthquakes during its history. The worst earthquake in 1667 claimed around 80,000 lives. The last major earthquake took place in 1902 and…

Khinalug Khinalug lies about an hour’s drive from the city of Quba at 2,100 to 2,200 meters. There are about 2,000 people living in the village, belonging to four different…