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.
20 Destinations
Basqal
Historic village in Azerbaijan famous for its silk fabrics: stone streets, 18th and 19th-century houses and traditional weavers still active.
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Flame Towers
Three LED-clad skyscrapers dominating Baku's night skyline with flame-like animations, a symbol of oil-era Azerbaijan.
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Nizami Street
Baku's main promenade: two kilometres of 19th-century facades, café terraces and urban life between the walled city and the modern centre.
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Baku City Circuit
The Formula 1 circuit running through the streets of Baku, including the passage by the historic old city. Visible year-round on the walls of Icheri Sheher.
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Lahij
Craft village in a canyon in northern Azerbaijan, famous for its hammered copper workshops and cobblestone street with a water channel.
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Yeddi Gumbaz
Seven 18th-century white stone mausoleums in Şamaxı where the last khans of the Shirvan Khanate are buried.
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Palace of the Shirvanshahs
15th-century palace complex in the old city of Baku, UNESCO Heritage: mausoleum, mosque and Divankhane in limestone.
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Baku Funicular
The cable car that climbs from the Caspian Boulevard to Baku Park, with the best views over the bay and the skyscrapers of Azerbaijan's capital.
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Ramana Castle
14th-century medieval tower on the Absheron Peninsula, 25 km from Baku, with views of the Caspian Sea and almost no tourists.
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Momine Khatun Mausoleum
12th-century decagonal funerary tower in Nakhchivan, the masterpiece of architect Ajami Nakhchivani and Seljuk architecture in the Caucasus.
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Maiden Tower
The oldest cylindrical tower in Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Old City, with centuries of mystery surrounding its original purpose.
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Palace of the Shaki Khans
18th-century palace in Shaki with nail-free coloured glass panels, hunting frescoes and a throne room: UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Mardakan
Two 14th-century medieval towers watch over the Absheron Peninsula 30 km from Baku, amid summer villas and pomegranate gardens.
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Fountain Square
The social hub of Baku: 19th-century facades, terraces with Azerbaijani tea and illuminated fountains at the crossroads of the historic centre.
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Chirag Qala
Medieval dark basalt fortress on a cliff in northern Azerbaijan, with valley views and free access.
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Baku Boulevard
A 3.5 km seafront promenade along the Caspian Sea, Baku's green heart with views of the Flame Towers.
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Alinja Fortress
Medieval fortress in Nakhchivan perched on a volcanic crag at 1,800 m, with ruined towers and views over the Arax valley.
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Heydar Aliyev Center
Zaha Hadid's masterpiece in Baku: white curves with no sharp angles, exhibitions on Azerbaijani history and the world's best design award in 2014.
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Old City of Baku
Medieval walled core of Baku, UNESCO World Heritage, with the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and limestone alleyways.
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Martyrs' Lane and Highland Park
Black January memorial cemetery and viewpoint over the Caspian and the Flame Towers, on the highest hill in Baku.
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