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Where to Go
A few days in the capital pair easily with a trip into the mountains or along the coast.
- Baku: the capital, with its walled Old City, Flame Towers, and Caspian seafront.
- Sheki: a Silk Road town known for the Khan's Palace and stained-glass shebeke windows.
- Gabala: mountain resorts, forests, and cable-car views in the Caucasus.
- Ganja: Azerbaijan's second city, with historic mosques and lakes nearby.
- Gobustan: ancient rock carvings and bubbling mud volcanoes.
- Naftalan: a spa town known for its therapeutic oil baths.
Reasons to Visit
Tourism
Explore Baku's architecture, the Caucasus mountains, and the Caspian coast.
Business
Baku is a growing regional hub for energy, technology, and trade.
Culture
Azerbaijani music, cuisine, and centuries of Silk Road history to discover.
What to See in Azerbaijan
Where East meets West, Azerbaijan blends rich history with modern life. From Baku's Old City and Flame Towers to the Silk Road town of Sheki and the petroglyphs of Gobustan, there is plenty to fill a long weekend or a full week.
Browse the country guidesAzerbaijan Through the Seasons
The country is comfortable to visit year round, but each season shows a different side of it. Here is what to expect and what to do.
Spring, March to May
Mild days, green foothills, and the Novruz spring festival. Look for wildflowers across the Caucasus foothills, Novruz celebrations in Baku, and easy city walking before the summer heat.
Summer, June to August
Hot on the Caspian coast, cool and green in the highlands. Head for the cooler mountains of Gabala, Quba, and Lankaran, spend long evenings on the Baku seaside promenade, and swim off the Caspian shore.
Autumn, September to October
Warm days, clear skies, and the grape and pomegranate harvest. This is wine and harvest season in the foothills, good hiking weather in the Caucasus, and the mild shoulder season many travellers prefer.
Winter, November to February
Mild in Baku, snow and ski season in the mountains. Ski at Shahdag and Tufandag, enjoy quiet sightseeing in the walled Old City, and warm up in the teahouses out of the cold.
Whenever you go, our Azerbaijan travel articles cover the regions, food, and practical advice for the trip.