Shemakha: the city of fairy tales of Pushkin and Lagich / Ethno-tour with wine tasting

Legends of Shemakhan shrines.

Who hasn’t read Pushkin’s stories as a child? It is time to go to the homeland of the magical queen-charmist from the fairy tale of the Golden Cockerel, which killed both the king and the sage, and she “disappeared, as if it had never happened.”

Shemakha is an ancient city that has experienced many dramatic events and twists and turns. The Shamakhi stones remember earthquakes, enemy raids, fires and terrible battles. As time passed, the city met new challenges, and each time, like a phoenix bird, rose from the ashes. Today, Shemakha, like hundreds of years ago, is a lively and crowded place, a major administrative center of the country. Ancient artifacts fit seamlessly into the urban landscape, and romantic legends coexist peacefully with the latest urban news.

Who is this tour for?

In Shemakhi should go to everyone who loves unusual places, covered with ancient legends. You will see a medieval fortress, the largest mosque in Azerbaijan, walk along the narrow streets and take with you wonderful memories, as well as, if you want, a couple of bottles of local wine and a magnificent Shemakhan carpet.

Diri Baba Mausoleum.

The tour begins with a tour of the main center of attraction of the ancient city - the impregnable mausoleum of Diri Baba. Once it was its powerful and impregnable walls that hid the Shemakhins from the invasion of the enemies of the Shirvanshah dynasty. Until now, the walls of the mausoleum hovering above the ground in the grotto amaze the imagination with its grandeur, and its internal structure - rationality and practicality of ancient architects and strategists provided even a secret passage in case of unforeseen circumstances.

The tomb of the Seven Domes and the brilliant Juma Mosque.

After a walk through the fortress, it is worth paying tribute to other interesting sights of Shamakhi. Right at the foot of Gulistan is the tomb of the Shirvanshahs - the mausoleum of the Seven Domes (so called by the number of buried rulers). And, of course, it is worth seeing and photographing one of the largest, most brilliant and ancient mosques of Azerbaijan - Juma Mosque (approximately refers to the eighth century). It is divided into three separate halls, each with its own entrance and mihrab.

An exclusive telescope and herds of horses.

One of the most famous attractions of Shamakhi has long been the picturesque town of Pirkuli, located at an altitude of 1400 meters. Here is the Pirkulinsky Reserve, known for its relic vegetation, cobbles, oak, beech forests and groves of berry yew, in which roe deer, boars, chamois, tours are found. There are also brown bears, and who would have thought - bison! But do not be afraid, thanks to the efforts of people, bison in the Caucasus belongs to the species that are threatened with complete extinction and are listed in the Red Book.

And now instead of bison, it is not uncommon to meet shepherds with huge herds of cows, horses and sheep.

The reduced dust content of the atmosphere and the prevailing number of clear days per year became the main reason for the opening in 1960 in Pirkuli of one of the most important observatories of the former USSR - the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory.

Surrounded by majestic mountains, you will find a fascinating journey to the stars and you can even see the famous Milky Way with the naked eye. And all thanks to the telescope weighing 85 tons. You will have the opportunity to be inside the observatory, the scale and majesty of which harmoniously fits into the beauty of the mountains.

Lagić is a village of craftsmen.

The streets of Lagich are homely and clean. Everyone from young to old is doing something. The main “fishing” is the manufacture of copper and leather products. You will not only see the skillful work of local craftsmen, but you can also buy your favorite thing as a souvenir. Traditionally, all guests are seated at the table. You will taste the local cuisine, listen to stories about people who lived and worked here many centuries ago. A wonderful end of the trip will be a tour of ancient ruins near the fortress and a visit to souvenir shops. The locals are skilled craftsmen, virtuosos of carpet weaving and winemaking.

Try intoxicating Shemahan wine and be sure to buy something to remember this magical place!

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• guide services;
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• personal expenses.