historical places of note
Old Prison and Lighthouse
There is a very famous and historical in Lankaran where Joseph Stalin was kept for a period of time. The then M. Rasulzadeh, founder of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, helped Stalin escape through a secret underground tunnel to the famous Mayak Lighthouse a central figure and source of pride within Lankaran and then onto the Caspian Sea.
Tomb of Seyid Khalifa
The 19th century tomb of Seyid Khalifa is located in the village of Jil. Here exist tomb stones the height of which reaches 1m 40cm. The tomb stones are contrasted by engravings and a footprint. In the tomb can be seen the samples belonging to Islam and fire-worshipers. The tomb of Seyid Khalifa is guarded by state as a historical cultural monument.
House of Isa Khan
This was constructed in the early 20th century and the structure has notable architecture.
cultural events
Theater/Cinema
There is a Drama Theater in the city center. There are scheduled plays or other events that take place in the theater.
Azeri Toys Weddings
A must-see cultural experience is an Azeri wedding party held at one of a handful Shadlig Evi Wedding Palaces. At the weddings, delicious food and drinks are abundant, national music and dancing are showcased, grand toasts are non-stop, and the video camera is always rolling. The weddings are invitiation-only, but ask any local person about upcoming 'toys' and you're bound to get an invite to one. Azeris are reknowned for their hospitality and you'll be welcomed with open arms.
museums
There are a few historical museums in Lankaran that are both culturally informative as well as historically significant.
There is a memorial house-museum for major-general Hazi Aslanov in the Lenkaran region that was constructed in 1969. There is also a monument constructed in the city center for General Aslanov in 1983.
There is a historical-local lore museum containing memorabilia of Mir Akhmed of Talysh Khan in his former apartment house built in 1913.