Also known as Ganja, Ganca in Azerbaijan is the second largest city of the country. Located along the Ganca River, it is an important industrial center in western Azerbaijan. But in the recent times, Ganca in Azerbaijan has become one of the important tourist attractions in Azerbaijan which manages to lure the attention of the tourists due to its high concentration of historical sites.
The city of Ganja is one of the most ancient cities in the world that dates back to the 4th Century. Home to few of the renowned Azerbaijanian poets including Abil-Ula, Mahsati-hanum Ganjavi and Nizami Ganjavi, it is rightfully considered the cultural and the literary hub of the country. One can find few of the most important institutions in the city like the Hassan Aliyev University and the Academy of Sciences. The presence of these universities and institutions make the city of Ganca a destination for all kinds of tourists who can view the architectural style of these buildings and get an insight into the changing traditions of the country especially the city.
Dotted with a number of architectural marvels and city landmarks, tourists at Ganca will be highly impressed with these wide ranging monumental achievements. Soviet style of architecture can be seen at the monuments and building surrounding the city hall. Tourists can also see the two-storied caravanserai which is dedicated to the literary genius of Nizami. Another city attraction which is popular among the sightseers is the ruins of the parliament house. One can also include a visit to the history museum and the academy museum at the Ataturk Avenue in their travel itinerary. A visit to these storehouses of information enables the tourists to understand the history of the city.
Considered as one of the popular tourist attractions in Azerbaijan, the historical sites are not limited to the city of Ganca and excursions from the city are also common among the tourists. Excursions from Ganca will lead you to the nearby ruins of Old Ganca which is merely 6 kilometers away. Other sites which can be visited include the village of Azinixi, 15 kilometers from Ganca. This village is visited by tourists desiring to see the brick building of Imanzada. Built as the mausoleum of the Bagira ibn Ibrahim, a 8th Centruy Imam, the site of visited by large number of pilgrims and tourists. If one is interested in visiting the city then the best mode of getting into Ganca is via rail and road. Bus Services can be availed from the nearby countries of Iran and Turkey while trains can be availed from any of the cities in Azerbaijan.
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