We Are Our Mountains, Stepanakert

Name: We Are Our Mountains
Address: Stepanakert, Azerbaijan

#1 among attractions in Stepanakert

Top attraction, Monuments and statues

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We Are Our Mountains is a large monument north of Stepanakert, the capital city of the Republic of Artsakh. The sculpture, completed in 1967 by Sargis Baghdasaryan, is widely regarded as a symbol of the Armenian heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh. The monument is made from volcanic tufa and depicts an old man and woman hewn from rock, representing the mountain people of Karabakh. It is also known as "tatik-papik" in Armenian, which translates as "Grandmother and Grandfather". The sculpture is prominent in Artsakh's coat of arms. ()

Local name: Biz və bizim dağlar Coordinates: 39°50'14"N, 46°46'12"E

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We Are Our Mountains – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

5.5 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, Shushi
140 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.
5.4 miS
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, Shushi
138 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.
5.6 miS
Museum
Carpet Museum, Shushi
144 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...
5.3 miS
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Ashaghi Govhar Agha Mosque, Shushi
135 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.
5.3 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Kanach Zham, Shushi
136 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.
5 miS
Forts and castles
Shushi fortress, Shushi
128 min walk • 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".
1.8 miS
Memorial
Stepanakert Memorial, Stepanakert
47 min walk • The Memorial Complex of Stepanakert is a memorial located in Stepanakert, the de facto the capital of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh, de jure in Azerbaijan.
5.2 miS
Mosque
Saatli Mosque, Shushi
134 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.
1.7 miSW
Square
Renaissance Square, Stepanakert
43 min walk • Renaissance Square, known commonly as Veratsnound or Revival Square is the main square in Stepanakert, the capital of the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh.
1.6 miSW
History museum, Museum
Artsakh State Museum, Stepanakert
41 min walk • The Artsakh State Historical Museum of Local Lore in Stepanakert was founded in 1939. The museum aims to preserve the archeological and cultural history of the Artsakh people. It boasts 50,000 historical-cultural artifacts, presenting the origins and development of the territory and its inhabitants.
5 miS
Palace
Palace of Karabakh Khans, Shushi
127 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.