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Azerbaijan

A photograph of Azerbaijan
Photograph · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Azerbaijan lies on the boundary between Western Asia and Eastern Europe, in the South Caucasus, with the Caspian Sea along its entire eastern edge and Iran to the south. Baku is both the capital and the largest city. The country is not one continuous block. The exclave of Nakhchivan is cut off from the rest by Armenian territory, and it holds the only stretch of border Azerbaijan shares with Turkey. Georgia is the neighbour to the northwest and Russia's republic of Dagestan to the north. It is one of six independent Turkic states, and the first secular democratic Muslim-majority state in the world, declared in 1918.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Azerbaijani
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+994
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

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Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 194 Museums 44 Places of worship 92 Nature sites 142 Viewpoints 10 Food and drink 3 Markets and shopping 110 Entertainment 35 Nightlife 207 Family attractions 10 Art and culture 57 Activities 8

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 92

Interests

History 86 Art 86 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Atəşgah Atəşgah
    01 1 hour

    Atəşgah

    The Ateshgah Fire Temple is a religious-historical complex and museum located in Surakhani, on the outskirts of Baku.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  2. Bibi-Heybat Mosque Bibi-Heybat Mosque
    02 30 min

    Bibi-Heybat Mosque

    Bibi Heybət Məscidi

    Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a rebuilt Islamic shrine mosque located on the Caspian Sea coast near Baku, Azerbaijan. Its local name is Bibiheybət məscidi. The site is a major pilgrimage destination associated with a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  3. Heydar Mosque Heydar Mosque
    03 30 min

    Heydar Mosque

    Heydər Məscidi

    Heydar Mosque, known locally as Heydər məscidi, is a monumental modern mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. It stands as one of the city's largest religious buildings and serves as a prominent landmark in the northern part of the city.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  4. Taza Pir Mosque Taza Pir Mosque
    04 30 min

    Taza Pir Mosque

    Təzəpir Məscidi

    Taza Pir Mosque is an early twentieth-century mosque in central Baku, Azerbaijan. Its local name is Təzəpir məscidi.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  5. Muhammad Mosque Muhammad Mosque
    05 30 min

    Muhammad Mosque

    Məhəmməd Məscidi

    The Muhammad Mosque, locally called Məhəmməd məscidi, is an eleventh-century mosque and minaret located within İçərişəhər, Baku's fortified Old City. Also known as Sınıqqala, it represents one of the oldest securely dated monuments in this UNESCO-listed historic core.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  6. Ajdarbey Mosque
    06 30 min

    Ajdarbey Mosque

    Göy Məscid

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  7. Beyler Mosque
    07 30 min

    Beyler Mosque

    Bəylər Məscidi \ İçəri Şəhər

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  8. Dağ Yəhudiləri Sinaqoqu
    08 30 min

    Dağ Yəhudiləri Sinaqoqu

    The Synagogue of Mountain Jews serves Baku's Mountain Jewish community, one of the oldest Jewish populations in the Caucasus region. Mountain Jews, also known as Juhuro, have resided in Azerbaijan for centuries with distinct linguistic and cultural traditions.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  13. Yasamal cemetery
    13 30 min

    Yasamal cemetery

    Yasamal Qəbiristanlığı

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  17. Dua Evi
    17 30 min

    Dua Evi

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  18. Dua Evi
    18 30 min

    Dua Evi

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  33. Bilajari Martyrs' Lane
    33 30 min

    Bilajari Martyrs' Lane

    Biləcəri Şəhidlər Xiyabanı

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  59. Masson's Masson's
    59 30 min

    Masson's

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  62. Məscid
    62 30 min

    Məscid

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  63. Məscid
    63 30 min

    Məscid

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  64. Məscid
    64 30 min

    Məscid

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  65. Məsçid
    65 30 min

    Məsçid

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  69. NorthWest
    69 30 min

    NorthWest

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku
  87. Word of life Baku
    87 30 min

    Word of life Baku

    Həyat Sözü Bakı

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Baku

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Azerbaijan be?

Six to nine days can cover Baku, Gobustan or Absheron and one overnight route toward Sheki or the mountains. Western Azerbaijan and remote villages add real road time, so do not schedule them as casual extensions from a three-day capital stay.

What entry documents are needed for Azerbaijan?

Check Azerbaijan’s official ASAN Visa portal against your nationality and intended entry date. The service states the applicable electronic-visa process; border access and passport conditions should be confirmed there rather than inferred from a previous Caucasus trip.

What is the best way to travel around Azerbaijan?

Baku has metro and bus services, while rail and coaches connect selected cities. Rural monuments and mountain areas often need a hired driver or car; verify current road and boundary-area access before setting out, since the shortest mapped route may not be open to visitors.

When is a practical time to visit Azerbaijan?

Late spring and early autumn generally balance Baku walking weather with regional travel, but the Caspian coast and highlands do not share one climate. Build dates around the highest or most exposed leg and check official access information for mountain roads.

What money and payment basics apply in Azerbaijan?

Prices are recorded in Azerbaijani manat. Keep some AZN for smaller regional businesses and use regulated banking or exchange channels; in Baku, confirm the final manat amount before accepting a card terminal’s optional foreign-currency conversion.

What practical safety details should I save for Azerbaijan?

Dial 112 for the recorded emergency service and expect Type C or F plugs at 220 V. Tap-water advice is Not recorded, so ask the accommodation or local utility; also retain current official guidance for any journey near restricted boundary areas.