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Shaki fortress, Sheki

#3 among attractions in Sheki

Top attraction, Forts and castles
Shaki fortress
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Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°12'14"N, 47°11'48"E
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Sheki Azerbaijan

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

Nearby attractions include: House Museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundov, Shakikhanovs' Palace, Three Saints Church, Shaki Museum of History and Local Lore.

  • house museum of mirza fatali akhundov sheki~930 ftSE
    Museum, History museum

    House Museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundov, Sheki

    5 min walk • Mirza Fatali Akhundov's house museum is the house museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundov, an Azerbaijani writer, educator, poet, materialist philosopher and public figure, founder of Azerbaijani drama and literary criticism in Azerbaijani literature, located in Sheki.

  • shakikhanovs palace sheki~390 ftNE
    Palace, Islamic architecture

    Shakikhanovs' Palace, Sheki

    2 min walk • Shakikhanov's house or Shakikhanov's palace, is a monument of Azerbaijani architecture, located in the Sheki preserve area.

  • three saints church sheki~240 ftS
    Church

    Three Saints Church, Sheki

    2 min walk • Nukha Three Saints Church, Nukha Holy Church or Round Temple is former Russian Orthodox church building located in Shaki, Azerbaijan near Khan's Palace, named after Cappadocian Fathers.

  • shaki museum of history and local lore sheki~340 ftSW
    Museum, History museum

    Shaki Museum of History and Local Lore, Sheki

    2 min walk • The Shaki Museum of History and Local Lore is a museum located in Sheki city of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The museum is named after the Azerbaijani pedagogue, writer and ethnographer Rashid Bey Efendiyev.

  • shaki khans mosque sheki0.7 miW
    Mosque

    Shaki Khans' Mosque, Sheki

    20 min walk • Shaki Khan's Mosque, previously First Khan Mosque is an 18th-century Azerbaijani mosque located in the city of Shaki.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shaki fortress?

Nearby attractions include Three Saints Church, Sheki (2 min walk), Shaki Museum of History and Local Lore, Sheki (2 min walk), Shakikhanovs' Palace, Sheki (2 min walk), House Museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundov, Sheki (5 min walk).

Where to next? Visit shaki zaqatala Shaki-Zaqatala region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Azerbaijan.

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