Things to Do in Julfa, Azerbaijan (city)

There are 17 attractions in Julfa, Azerbaijan (city). Saint Stepanos Monastery, medieval armenian monastery complex carved into riverside cliffs, is the most popular.

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Saint Stepanos Monastery

Medieval Armenian monastery complex carved into riverside cliffs

Religious Site

2

Zangezur Mountains

Mountain range in southern Armenia, rich biodiversity

Mountains

3

Zangezur National Park

Mountainous reserve protecting endangered Caucasian wildlife

Park

4

Mount Kaputjugh

Border mountain and highest point in Nakhchivan region

Mountain

5

Momine Khatun Mausoleum

12th-century brick mausoleum notable for intricate geometric patterns

Monument

6

Noah’s Mausoleum

Shrine claiming Noah's burial site, pilgrimage destination

Monument

7

Yusif ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum

Medieval mausoleum in Nakhchivan with intricate stone carvings

Monument

8

Kültəpə

Ancient archaeological settlement mound with Bronze Age remains

Archaeological Site

9

Gazanaler

Mountain

10

Juma Mosque, Ordubad

Historic Friday mosque in Ordubad with preserved masonry

Mosque

11

Palace of Nakhchivan Khans

18th-century palace of Nakhchivan khans, regional historic residence

Palace

12

Uçan ağıl

Village in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan

Archaeological Site

13

Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan

Medieval fortress ruins overlooking Nakhchivan plain

Archaeological Site

14

Araz reservoir

Large reservoir on the Aras River in West Azerbaijan

Reservoir

15

Yarpagly

Rural village in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

Ruins

16

Tillyak

Village in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan

Ruins

17

Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran

Medieval Armenian monasteries in Iran's historical Armenian region.

Historical Site