Shushi fortress, Shushi

Name: Shushi fortress
Address: Shushi, Azerbaijan

#6 among attractions in Shushi

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The Shusha fortress or Shushi fortress is a fortress surrounding the historical centre of Shusha, also called Shushi. Newly established castle town was called "Panahabad fortress" named after Panah Ali Khan who was the founder of the fort. In later years, the city was just called "Fortress". The name of Shusha was probably derived from a nearby Armenian village called Shosh or Shushikent. ()

Local name: Şuşa qalası Coordinates: 39°45'58"N, 46°45'4"E

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Shushi fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, Carpet Museum, Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque.

0.5 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, Shushi
12 min walk • Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, also known as the Holy Savior Cathedral, stands as a majestic architectural gem in the city of Shushi, Azerbaijan. This stunning cathedral is a significant landmark and a symbol of the region's rich cultural and religious heritage.
0.4 miS
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, Shushi
11 min walk • The Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque stands as an emblem of historic and cultural significance in the city of Shushi, Azerbaijan. This mosque is a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of the region and serves as a beacon of architectural beauty and religious importance.
0.7 miS
Museum
Carpet Museum, Shushi
17 min walk • The Carpet Museum in Shushi, Azerbaijan, is a cultural institution dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the rich carpet weaving art of the region. The museum is located in the historically significant city of Shushi, which is known for its cultural...
~1760 ftSE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque, Shushi
9 min walk • Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque is a mosque in Shusha, Azerbaijan. The designation ashaghi refers to the location of the mosque in the lower section of Shusha town, distinguishing it from the Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, the similarly named mosque located in the upper section of the town.
0.5 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Kanach Zham, Shushi
12 min walk • Saint John the Baptist Church, commonly known as Kanach Zham is an Armenian Apostolic church in Shusha in Azerbaijan, in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, located just uphill from the Ghazanchetsots Cathedral. Kanach Zham means "Green Chapel" in Armenian, which refers to the previously green domes of the church.
~1200 ftS
Mosque
Saatli Mosque, Shushi
6 min walk • Saatli Mosque is a mosque located in Shusha, Azerbaijan. It was under control of Armenian forces since the Capture of Shusha on May 8, 1992, until the city's recapture by Azerbaijan on 8 November 2020.
~180 ftNE
Palace
Palace of Karabakh Khans, Shushi
1 min walk • The Palace of the Karabakh Khans or the Palace of Panah Ali Khan is a palace located in the historical center of the city of Shusha, the former residence of the founder of the Karabakh Khanate, Panah Ali Khan. During the reign of Panah Ali Khan, the palace was also the residence of the ruler where he lived together with his family.
1.3 miSW
Protected area
Shusha State Historical and Architectural Reserve, Shushi
34 min walk • Shusha or Shushi is a city in Azerbaijan, in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Situated at an altitude of 1,400–1,800 metres in the Karabakh mountains, the city was a mountain resort in the Soviet era.
0.8 miSE
Mosque
Seyidli Mosque, Shushi
20 min walk • Seyidli Mosque is an Azerbaijani mosque located in Shusha, Azerbaijan about 350 km from the capital Baku. The mosque is located on intersection of Telman and Garyaghdyogly streets.
0.5 miSE
Mosque
Chukhur Mahalla Mosque, Shushi
13 min walk • Chukhur Mahalla Mosque, also called Shefa Ojagi, was an Azerbaijani mosque located in Shusha. It was under the occupation of Armenian forces since the capture of Shusha on May 8, 1992, until the city's recapture during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war.
~890 ftSE
Mosque
Chol Gala Mosque, Shushi
5 min walk • Chol Gala Mosque was an Azerbaijani mosque located in Shusha, Azerbaijan about 350 km southwest from capital Baku.It was under occupation of Armenian forces since the capture of the city on May 8, 1992, until its recapture by Azerbaijan on 8 November 2020.

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Which popular attractions are close to Shushi fortress?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Karabakh Khans, Shushi (1 min walk), Chol Gala Mosque, Shushi (5 min walk), Saatli Mosque, Shushi (6 min walk), Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque, Shushi (9 min walk).