Discover the ancient history and unique architecture of Sheki, Azerbaijan. Explore the market center on the Silk Road, admire the intricate shebeke decorations, and visit the magnificent Palace of Shaki Khans. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Gosha Gala Tower - Double Gates of Old City
- Sheki - Sheki city
- Sheki Khan’s Palace - Sheki Khan’s Palace
- Church of Kish - Albanian Church in Kish Village
- Sheki Fortress - Sheki Fortress
- Church of Kish - Albanian church
- Karvansaray - Caravanserai of Sheki city
- Short history of building and area
- Professional local tour guide
- Landing and/or facility fees included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Engaging conversations
- No fuel surcharges
- Lunch
- Entry / Admission - Sheki Khan Palace
- Entry/Admission - Diribaba Mausoleum
- Entry/Admission - Kish Church
According to the Azerbaijani historians, the name of the town goes back to the ethnonym of the Sakas, who reached the territory of modern-day Azerbaijan in the 7th century BC and populated it for several centuries.It goes back to a time, when it was a market center on the Silk Road, linking Dagestan, Russia to the northern trade routes through the Caucasus.Many public places and private houses in Shaki are decorated with shebeke, a wooden lattice of pieces of colored glass, held together without glue or a single nail. The technique is complex and known only to a few artisans who pass their meticulous craft from generation to generation.The Palace of Shaki Khans which was a summer residence of Shaki Khans, still remains one of the most visible landmarks of Shaki. Constructed in 1762 without a single nail is one of the most marvelous monuments of its epoch. Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in July 2019.
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