OVERVIEW
Absheron offers quick, interesting excursions from Baku city. Discover Yanardag, where natural gas leaks burn endlessly, and the Zoroastrian fire temple of Ateshgah in Surakhani.
Absheron District
20 m
GMT +4
AZN (₼)
Discover the beauty, history
and hospitality of Absheron
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Ateshgah Fire Temple
Ancient place of worship for Zoroastrian fire-worshippers.
Yanardag Burning Hill
Natural gas fire burning on a hillside since ancient times.
Mardakan Castles
Medieval stone defense towers built along the shore.
HISTORY
Absheron has been a hub of oil extraction and fire-worship for thousands of years. It features medieval watchtowers designed to protect the Baku bay from naval raiders.
THINGS TO DO
See Burning Hill
Visit Yanardag to see the flames directly.
Tour Fire Temple
Learn the history of Zoroastrians and fire worship.
Relax at Beach
Visit Bilgah or Amburan resorts during summer.
GALLERY
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Language
Azerbaijani, English, Russian
Local Time
GMT +4
Electricity
220V, 50Hz
Emergency
112
Weather
Summer: 26-38°C Winter: 3 - 9°C
Currency
AZN (₼)
HOW TO GET TO ABSHERON
By Car / Transfer
Around 30-40 minutes from Baku center. Private transfers available 24/7.
By Bus
Local metro/bus combinations from Baku reach Surakhani easily.
By Tour
Absheron half-day private tours are available daily.
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