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Ganja

Ganja

The historic city of Nizami Ganjavi

Ganja is the second-largest city in Azerbaijan, filled with ancient mosques, beautiful public parks, unique bottle houses, and the tomb of the famous 12th-century poet Nizami.

Nizami Ganjavi
Bottle House
Lake Goygol
Historic Parks
EXPLORE TOURS

Location

Western Azerbaijan

Distance from Baku

370 km

Best Time to Visit

April – October

Population

≈ 335,000

OVERVIEW

Ganja offers visitors a relaxed vibe with historic red-brick caravanserais, the grand Shah Abbas Mosque, and the breathtaking Goygol Lake National Park in the nearby mountains.

Region

Ganja-Dashkasan

Elevation

400 m

Time-Zone

GMT +4

Currency

AZN (₼)

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TOP ATTRACTIONS

Goygol Lake

Goygol Lake

A natural deep-blue mountain lake of exceptional beauty.

Nizami Mausoleum

Nizami Mausoleum

Tomb monument dedicated to the legendary poet Nizami Ganjavi.

The Bottle House

The Bottle House

A unique two-story private home built from 50,000 bottles.

HISTORY

History

Ganja dates back to the 5th century AD, serving as a capital of Ganja Khanate and temporarily the capital of the first Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918.

THINGS TO DO

Explore Goygol Park

Take a trip to Goygol and Maralgol alpine lakes.

Visit Bottle House

View this creative architectural landmark.

Relax in Khan's Garden

Stroll in one of the oldest parks in Caucasus.

GALLERY

Gallery

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Language

Azerbaijani, Russian

Local Time

GMT +4

Electricity

220V, 50Hz

Emergency

112

Weather

Summer: 22-34°C Winter: 0 - 6°C

Currency

AZN (₼)

HOW TO GET TO GANJA

By Car / Transfer

Around 4.5 hours from Baku (370 km). Private transfers available 24/7.

By Bus

Buses and high-speed trains connect Baku to Ganja daily.

By Tour

Guided Ganja & Goygol private multi-day tours.

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