Ganja

Ganja

The historic second city and home of Nizami

Ganja is Azerbaijan's second largest city, famed for its ancient architecture, the Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum, and the picturesque Goygol National Park nearby.

Historic City
Lake Goygol
Nizami Mausoleum
Bottle House
EXPLORE TOURS

Location

West Azerbaijan

Distance from Baku

360 km

Best Time to Visit

April – October

Population

≈ 335,000

OVERVIEW

Ganja blends centuries of history with stunning nearby emerald lakes like Lake Goygol and Maralgol.

Region

Ganja-Dashkasan

Elevation

400–450 m

Time-Zone

GMT +4

Currency

AZN (₼)

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TOP ATTRACTIONS

Lake Goygol

Lake Goygol

Breathtaking blue alpine lake formed by an ancient earthquake.

Nizami Mausoleum

Nizami Mausoleum

Monumental resting place of legendary poet Nizami Ganjavi.

HISTORY

History

Dating back to the 9th century, Ganja was an intellectual and cultural capital of the Islamic Golden Age.

THINGS TO DO

Goygol National Park

Walk around Lake Goygol and breathe fresh mountain air.

GALLERY

Gallery

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Language

Azerbaijani

Local Time

GMT +4

Electricity

220V, 50Hz

Emergency

112 / 103

Weather

Warm Summers Mild Winters

Currency

AZN (₼)

HOW TO GET TO GANJA

By Car / Transfer

Comfortable private transfer from Baku with professional driver.

By Bus

Regular daily buses from Baku International Bus Terminal.

By Tour

Full day guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off.

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