Top 10 Attractions in Azerbaijan (2025)

Azerbaijan is a country where East meets West and history blends with modernity. Its unique nature, rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, and welcoming people make it one of the most underrated travel destinations in the region. We’ve prepared a list of the top 10 places to visit in Azerbaijan in 2025, so you won’t miss anything important when planning your trip.

 

1. Baku — The Capital of Contrasts

• Icherisheher (Old City) and Maiden Tower

• Heydar Aliyev Center

• Baku Boulevard and Seaside Park

• Nizami Street and 28 Mall

• Carpet Museum

 

2. Gabala — Nature and Outdoor Adventures

• Tufandag Mountain (ski resort, cable car)

• Lake Nohur

• “Seven Beauties” Waterfall

• Gabaland Amusement Park

 

3. Sheki — UNESCO World Heritage and History

• Sheki Khan’s Palace (UNESCO site)

• Caravanserai

• Sheki pakhlava and halva

• Ethnographic Museum

 

4. Lahij — Mountains and Crafts

• Copperware workshops

• Stone-paved streets and historic bathhouses

• Traditional cuisine

• Hiking in the mountains

 

5. Guba & Gusar — Nature and Ski Resorts

• Shahdag Ski Resort

• Qachrash Forest

• Guba Memorial Complex

• Laza Waterfall

 

6. Naftalan — A Unique Healing Resort

• Oil baths

• Sanatoriums and wellness centers

• Relaxation and health restoration

 

7. Gobustan — Petroglyphs and Mud Volcanoes

• Visit the museum and rock sites

• 4x4 tours to the volcanoes

• Half-day trip from Baku

 

8. Nakhchivan — A Hidden Gem

• Duzdag Salt Cave (for respiratory therapy)

• Alinja Castle

• Momine Khatun Mausoleum

 

9. Khinalug — One of the World’s Oldest Villages

• Ethnographic tours

• Trekking and photography

• Cultural immersion

 

10. Shamakhi — Wine, Poetry, and History

• Juma Mosque

• Wineries and wine tasting

• Mausoleums and ancient tombs