Ganja

Temples & religious sites

Qazaxlar mosque

This mosque in Ganja, Azerbaijan, is a historic building completed in 1802. Its historical significance makes it well worth a visit.

Temples & religious sites

Juma Mosque of Ganja

A Shia mosque in central Ganja, built in the early 17th century on the orders of the Persian Shah Abbas the Great. It offers a close-up look at intricate Islamic architecture.

Museums & galleries

Nizami Ganjavi Ganja State History-Ethnography Museum

The largest museum in Ganja, named after the poet Nizami Ganjavi. It offers a broad look at the region's history and culture.

Temples & religious sites

Husseiniya Mosque, Ganja

An old mosque in Ganja, completed in 1825 in the Arran architectural style. Designated a historical architectural monument, it's a good place to see early Islamic architecture.

Castles & palaces

Ganja Fortress

An old fortress near the Ganja River, with remnants of its walls still visible around the city entrance and Khan's Garden. Traces of its history can be explored within the city's oldest park.

Parks & gardens

Khan's Garden

A garden in Ganja, Azerbaijan, popular with locals as a relaxing retreat. It's a pleasant spot to stroll under the shade of trees and unwind.

Castles & palaces

Palace of Ganja Khans

This is the site where the palace of Javad Khan, the last ruler of the Ganja Khanate, once stood, located in the city center west of Juma Mosque. The palace itself was demolished in 1974, but Javad Khan's mausoleum still stands nearby, making it worth visiting together.

Heritage & monuments

Tomb of Javad Khan

The tomb of Javad Khan, located on Shah Abbas Square in Ganja. It pairs well with a visit to the nearby Shah Abbas Mosque.