Destinations
Cities, monuments and landscapes of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
Discover the best destinations in the Caucasus, one of the most fascinating regions in the world, where three ancient countries meet: Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. From the cobbled alleys of Tbilisi to the medieval monasteries of Armenia and the futuristic skyscrapers of Baku, every place treasures thousands of years of history, culture, and unique traditions at the natural crossroads between Europe and Asia, much of it listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
Use the interactive map to locate each place geographically or browse the list to explore historic cities, religious monuments, wine regions such as Kakheti —the cradle of world viticulture with over 8,000 years of history— natural landscapes of the Greater Caucasus and archaeological sites. Each entry includes its history, what to see, and the best guided tours to visit it with expert local guides.
24 Destinations
Ganja
Azerbaijan's second city: a red-brick bazaar, 17th-century mosques and a slower pace of life than Baku.
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Shamakhi
Ancient capital of the Shirvan kingdom, among vineyards and hills 120 km from Baku: medieval mosque, Madrasa wines and an astronomical observatory.
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Baku
Capital of Azerbaijan on the Caspian: medieval old city, modern skyscrapers, Soviet architecture and one of the richest cuisines of the Caucasus.
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Qusar
A Lezghin town in northern Azerbaijan and gateway to the Shahdag mountain resort in the Greater Caucasus.
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Gadabay
Mountain district in western Azerbaijan with ruins of a 19th-century Swedish smelter, pine forests and Lake Göygöl nearby.
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Nakhchivan
Capital of the Azerbaijani exclave surrounded by Armenia, Iran and Turkey: medieval funerary towers by Ajami and a pace of life all its own.
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Ismayilli
Foothills city of the Greater Caucasus in Azerbaijan, base for the craft village of Lahij and mountain forests 170 km from Baku.
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Sheki
Historic city in the Azerbaijani Caucasus, famous for the Khan's Palace, shebeke stained glass windows and its silk-making tradition.
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Masalli
Azerbaijani city in the Talysh region, with tea plantations on the hills, Hyrcanian subtropical forest and the culture of the Talysh people.
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Qakh
Foothill town of the Greater Caucasus with Albanian monasteries in the forest, honey markets and silence 45 minutes from Sheki.
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Shusha
Azerbaijani city at 1,400 m in the Karabakh mountains, cultural capital of the country, with restored mosques and a past marked by conflict.
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Goychay
Azerbaijani city on the Kura plain, famous for its pomegranates and the Nar Bayrami festival every October.
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Shamkir
Wine-producing town in western Azerbaijan, with a medieval castle, active wineries and the Kura reservoir three hours from Baku.
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Quba
Town in northern Azerbaijan, gateway to the mountain villages of the Caucasus and famous for its apples and handwoven carpets.
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Ordubad
Ancient city of Nakhchivan on the Aras River, with adobe neighbourhoods, pomegranate orchards and a border with Iran.
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Yevlakh
Azerbaijani railway junction on the <strong>Kura</strong> plain, a transit point between <strong>Baku</strong>, <strong>Ganja</strong> and <strong>Sheki</strong> and gateway to the Karabakh corridor.
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Balakan
Border town in the far northwest of Azerbaijan, gateway to the Zaqatala forests and the culture of Lezgi and Avar communities.
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Astara
Coastal city in southern Azerbaijan, on the border with Iran, with tea, fresh fish and the Hyrcanian forests nearby.
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Gabala
Azerbaijani city set among beech forests and the Greater Caucasus, with a cable car, Albanian ruins and mountain air three hours from Baku.
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Lerik
Mountain town in southern Azerbaijan, amid Talysh forests and mist, known for the longevity of its inhabitants and its remote villages.
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Lankaran
Coastal city in southern Azerbaijan, between the Caspian Sea and the Talysh mountains: tea, citrus, local cuisine and a 19th-century lighthouse.
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Mingachevir
Soviet-built city on the shores of Azerbaijan's largest reservoir, with archaeological finds from Caucasian Albania.
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Zaqatala
Azerbaijani town at the foot of the <strong>Greater Caucasus</strong> with a 19th-century Russian fortress, beech forests and a walnut market in September.
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Khachmaz
City in northern Azerbaijan between the Greater Caucasus and the Caspian Sea, gateway to Quba and the fine sand beaches of Nabran.
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