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| Şəki; Шеки | ||
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| Residents | 64000 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 68360   | ||
| height | 545 m | |
| Tourist info | 994 20 285 31 45 Tourist info | |
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Dynamic cardsSheki (Şəki, pronounced: "Schäki;" Russian: Шеки) is a city and administrative seat of the district of the same name in the north Azerbaijan on the southern flank of the Caucasus, which reaches heights between 3000–3600 m in the surrounding area. It is located 325 km away from Baku on the river Kiş.
background
The settlement history of the region can be traced back 2700 years. Originally located higher in the mountains, today's Kish (Kiş) was destroyed by floods in 1716 and 1772. The present settlement was founded in the 1740s as a fortress of Nukha, with which the Khan Haci Çələbi made himself independent (ruled 1744–53). The place name was kept until 1968, under which it can be found in Brechts Caucasian chalk circle Mention.
Snow can be expected in January and February.
A decision on the entry of the Khan Palace on the World Heritage List was postponed by UNESCO in 2017.
getting there
The region is also popular among Azeris as a holiday destination and has developed accordingly.
By train
There is no train station in town, but there is a ticket office (Aviakassa) at the bazaar (near the Marshrutka departure point 15).
By bus
In the street
From Baku it is 300 kilometers by road via the M4 and Qaraməryəm-İsmayıllı-Şəki yolu. 150 km from Ganja along M2 and Yevlax-Zaqatala-Gürcüstan Rd.
Out Georgia Coming over the border crossing from Lagodechi (ლაგოდეხი) on the M5 to the junction of the R57 to the north. The journey via Qax is shorter, but in the second part on a poorer road.
mobility
Minibuses operate in the town and region (Marshrutka). Seldom later than 8 p.m. in the evening.
Tourist Attractions
A distinction is made between the "lower" and "upper caravanserai". Both are listed as historical monuments. One hides a hotel. The small niche shops offer tourist souvenirs and related oriental business practices.
activities
This has been taking place every year since November 1994 Mugham-Festival of traditional Azeri folk music held in Sheki.
shop
The local "halva," more of a kind of baklava that is considered a specialty.
kitchen
In the vicinity of the bazaar there are a number of dining options geared towards local tastes.
It is considered a local specialty Piti, a soup cooked and served in a clay pot with tomatoes, chickpeas, potatoes and mutton, covered with a layer of mutton fat.
nightlife
There is a small cinema as well as a theater. There is no nightlife, shortly after 10 p.m. it is over at the latest.
accommodation
- 1 Host Ilgar, Genceli Mehlesi, Muslim Magomayev 20 (Marshrutkas 3, 11, 17, 22; Get off at Restaurant Gagarin, turn right at the hairpin, first side street on the left). Tel.: 994 556238295. One 4-bed room each for men and women. A family pension with Islamic house rules: alcohol ban, in addition it is undesirable to shake hands with members of the female sex. The owner is a professional English interpreter. Foreigner registration is not carried out.Open: 12.00 check-out.Price: 10 ANZ.
- 2 Canal Hostel, Nürəddin küçəsi 2 (On foot approx. 15 min. From the bus station, 5 min. To the town center, in the second cross street from the Djuma mosque to the north). Tel.: 994 50 352 24 06. Dorms 6-10 beds. Opened in early 2017. Alcohol ban.Price: Dorms 12-15 NUM.
- 3 Sheki Panorama Guest House, Mirza Fatali Axundov kuc., Donge 14, Ev 5A (Not easy to find over the place). 5 double rooms. Despite the name, they don't speak English. New building, rooms partially air-conditioned.Price: 26-35 ANZ, m.F.
- 4 Sahil-Otel (Behind the bazaar, access from the back through the associated restaurant.). Simple, typical accommodation.
Upscale
- 5 Sheki Saray Hotel. Price: double 120 ANZ, m.F.
- 6 Caravansery, 185 Mirza Fatali Akhundzada. Tel.: 994 50 859 39 82. As the name suggests, an elaborately renovated caravanserai. Comparatively sparsely furnished rooms. Tourist restaurant in the courtyard.Price: Standard: 30 ANZ, luxury 50 ANZ, suite € 60.
- 7 Sheki Palace (vs. the caravanserai). Tel.: 994 24 244 90 44. with conference rooms, wellness and fitness studio.Open: Check-out: 12.00 noon.Price: Standard: 90 ANZ, double 100 ANZ, suites 200-500 ANZ.
- Kiş
Three resort hotels have opened on the outskirts of Kiş in recent years:
CB Resort Hotel (Cənnət Bağı)
Shamjhani (restaurant) Nuxa
Marxal Resort and Sultan Spa. Mineral water is also bottled, which can be bought in Sheki.
Practical advice
Area code: ☎ 02424
trips
Winter sports in the Caucasus, e.g. ninety kilometers away Tufan ski complex (on the Tufandağ).
Web links
City administration (only Azeri)
