Sheki

Sights

sights
Khansarai
+994 177 4366
80 qapick
Daily 10AM-6PM
on the upper main historical monument reserve

This palace, along with the Caravansarai, is one of Sheki's true must-sees. During the city's period of independence as the Sheki Khanate, Khan Hussein constructed the palace, its gardens, and fortifications to serve as the summer palace of the Sheki Khans. The palace is exquisite, inside and out, and the courtyard boasts panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountain forests. You could make a good half day of this one site, as there are also various museums, parks, and a nice tea house right on the palace grounds.

sights
Juma Mosque
Donation
Daily 6AM-9PM
Right next to the Chelebi Khan restaurant

This picturesque mosque has a 40m spire, from which you will hear the resounding call to prayer 5 times a day. It was built from 1745-1750 and is decorated with exquisite geometric designs.

Parks and monuments

parks and monuments
M. Fuzuli Adina Pk
right in the city center

This central park is quite nice during the summer, and it has a couple tea houses where you can kick back and relax.

parks and monuments
World War II Memorial
go half way up the road that leads to the Palace of the Sheki Khans, take a R, then up the hill

WWII memorials are a dime a dozen throughout Azerbaijan, but this particular memorial distinguishes itself with its impressive panoramic vista of the city.

parks and monuments
Cultural and Resting Park of BU M.F. Achundov
one block up the street from the new bazaar on west side of the road

This is a nice park to go to and sit after a hard morning of shopping. If you are hungry, you can have a picnic on the park grounds or stop in the nearby Kerpish Restaurant

museums and galleries
The Rashidbey Efendihad House Museum
on the road to the Khansarai
Free
Daily 10AM-5PM

This museum is dedicated to one of Sheki's most famous educators and authors, Rashidbey Efendihade.

itineraries

A Weekend in Sheki

A Week in Sheki