Things To See in Azerbaijan

By planeHeydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku serves as the main international gateway, with other international airports (which mostly serve Moscow and Istanbul) located in Nakhchivan City, Ganja, and Lankaran.The main carrier is the national airline AZAL (Azerbaijan Airlines), which flies to Ganja, Nakhchivan, Tbilisi, Aktau, Tehran, Tel-Aviv, Ankara,...

Most cities are connected by buses, minibuses (marshrutka), and taxis. In these places, there is often a hub, such as a bus terminal near the bazaar. Bus and minibus fares are often displayed in both old and new manats (qupik). Taxis, on the other hand, require bargaining abilities, which...

Regions in AzerbaijanBaku RegionAzerbaijan's political, economic, and cultural hub. Since 1871, oil has been extracted here.Ganja RegionNakhchivanAn exclave on Turkey's western border.Northeastern AzerbaijanA multi-ethnic area in the Greater Caucasus highlands enveloped in beautiful green woods.Sheki RegionA lovely green mountainous area bordering Georgia that has Azerbaijan's most attractive cities.Southern AzerbaijanTalysh...

Visa restrictionsIf you have evidence of going to Nagorno-Karabakh, you will have difficulty entering Azerbaijan. Azeri officials will refuse you a visa, revoke any prior Azeri visas you may have acquired, and expel you from their country. You will be turned away, deported, or arrested if you attempt to...

Azerbaijan's specialities include cabbage, grape leaves, and eggplant wrapped meat (kelem, yarpaq, badimjan - dolmasi), kabab (kebab), rice with various toppings (plov - it is claimed that plov is the king of Azerbaijani cuisine), gutabs, and meatballs (kufta).Yarpaq dolmasi is often regarded as the national dish.Bread is a foodstuff...

The "old" manat AZM was replaced by the "New Azerbaijani manat" on January 1, 2007, due to inflation, although the transition is still ongoing, and old manat may still be exchanged for new.New banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 New Azerbaijani manat and metal...

Azercell, Bakcell, Nar Mobile, and Azerfon-Vodafone are the three mobile carriers.The biggest is Azercell. To reach an Azercell number, dial (050) or (051) followed by the number. Only with Azercell can you communicate in Baku's metro (subway).Nar Mobile is reasonably priced, however it is not available in all areas....

Azerbaijanis are a quiet yet courteous and well-mannered people.Things to doWomen in Azerbaijan have historically been treated with the greatest respect, as is the case across the CIS/former USSR region. Female travelers should not be surprised or indignant when their Azerbaijani male friends pay their bills at restaurants, open...

Azerbaijan's culture has evolved as a consequence of a variety of factors. Despite Western influences, such as globalized commercial culture, native traditions are largely maintained in the country today. Music, literature, traditional dances and art, food, architecture, cinematography, and Novruz Bayram are all important aspects of Azerbaijani culture. The...

AntiquityThe oldest evidence of human habitation in Azerbaijan goes back to the late Stone Age and is linked to the Azykh Cave's Guruchay civilization. In the caves of Talar, Damcl, Zar, Yataq-yeri, and the necropolises of Leylatepe and Saraytepe, the Upper Paleolithic and late Bronze Age cultures may be...

Robbing and pickpocketing are conceivable but uncommon in Baku's city, particularly in impoverished and poorly inhabited regions, and is more prevalent at night. As in all other nations, common sense is beneficial. In public transportation, keep an eye on your belongings as well.Corruption is rampant. However, as a foreigner,...