The city of Sheki is one of the oldest regions of the country of Azerbaijan and is reckoned from ancient time to have great tourist potential in the country. There are numerous Things to do in Sheki that will make your holiday a memorable one. The city of Sheki is situated 700 kilometers above the sea level and is more like an amphitheatre, which is surrounded by mountains and forests. You will never get bore in the city of Sheki as there are several Things to do in Sheki.
The city of Sheki is connected with the nearest city Baku, which has an international airport. After you get down at the Baku International Airport you can either take a bus or train to the city of Sheki. Among the major Things to do in Sheki is the activity of Sightseeing in Sheki. The region of Sheki is blessed with everything, from scenic spots to historical monuments and shopping places to eating joints. The major historical sites that you can explore on Sheki Tours are the Caravan Palace, which serves as a place for travelers to stay and eat and admire the beautiful architecture of the place. The Juma Mosque is a picturesque mosque and is very interesting place as it includes a 40 meter spire, from which one can hear the resounding call to prayer. The Palace of the Sheki Khans and Silk Factory are also wonderful place which is worth visiting.
If you are a naturalist than M. Fuzuli Adina Park, Cultural and Resting Park of BU M.F and World War II Memorial are the best places for you. The Hadar Aliyev Museum, the Rashidbey Efendihad House Museum and Sheki Government Painting Gallery are also wonderful places that are worth visiting. Shopping in Sheki can also be one of the major Things to do in Sheki. You can collect some of the wonderful handicrafts of the region from the Disabled People Care Association. You can also collect carpets, musical instruments, and copper and iron products along with stained glass collections. The region of Sheki is known for silk and you can collect a great variety of silk items, one of the most famous being the silk scarves or popularly known as kalagayi.
There is no dearth of Restaurants and Bars in Sheki, you can taste some of the regional specialties here. The Sheki Halva is a special type of dish which can be best had at the Cay Xana along with a piping hot cup of tea. The Sheki Piti is also another type of special dish made of meat and potatoes must be tasted. The best place to enjoy halva is the Eliehmed Confectioneries which is located on a hill across the bridge on the right hand side in a small white building.
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