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.
10 Destinations
Taza Pir Mosque
The most important Shia mosque in Baku, built in 1914 with 45-metre minarets and a golden dome in the heart of the city.
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Nardaran
Conservative Shia enclave on the Absheron Peninsula with a 14th-century medieval fortress and active pilgrimage mosque, 25 km from Baku.
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Nij
A Caucasian Albanian village in Azerbaijan where the Udis, one of the oldest peoples of the Caucasus, preserve their language and Christian church.
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Baku Fire Temple
A 17th-century Zoroastrian and Hindu temple in Surakhani, built over natural gas seeps that fed eternal flames.
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Kish Albanian Church
One of the earliest Christian temples in the Caucasus, in a quiet village 5 km from Sheki, with an on-site archaeological museum.
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Shamakhi Juma Mosque
The oldest mosque in Azerbaijan: a thousand years of Islamic history in the heart of Shamakhi, two hours from Baku.
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Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Shia mosque on the Caspian shore south of Baku, rebuilt in the nineties and visible from the road to Gobustan.
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Krasnaya Sloboda
Mountain Jewish quarter next to Quba, in northern Azerbaijan: active synagogues, Judeo-Tat and a community with centuries of history in the Caucasus.
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Juma Mosque of Shaki
18th-century mosque in <strong>Shaki</strong> with twin minarets and <em>shebeke</em> windows, the glue-free glass technique declared UNESCO Heritage.
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Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque
19th-century mosque in <strong>Shusha</strong>, <strong>Karabakh</strong>, with two restored brick minarets after 2020 and views over the <strong>Dashalti</strong> canyon.
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