Things to Do in Nakhchivan (city)

There are 18 attractions in Nakhchivan (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

Momine Khatun Mausoleum

12th-century brick mausoleum notable for intricate geometric patterns

Monument

3

Noah’s Mausoleum

Shrine claiming Noah's burial site, pilgrimage destination

Monument

4

Yusif ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum

Medieval mausoleum in Nakhchivan with intricate stone carvings

Monument

5

Aitsdzorskiy Khrebet

Mountain ridge in Azerbaijan's Caucasus region

Mountains

6

Kültəpə

Ancient archaeological settlement mound with Bronze Age remains

Archaeological Site

7

Palace of Nakhchivan Khans

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

Palace

8

Uçan ağıl

Village in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan

Archaeological Site

9

Yazdegerd Castle, Nakhchivan

Medieval fortress ruins overlooking Nakhchivan plain

Archaeological Site

10

Araz reservoir

Large reservoir on the Aras River in West Azerbaijan

Reservoir

11

Lizbirt

Village in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan

Ruins

12

Yarpagly

Rural village in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

Ruins

13

Razvaliny Zernatun

Ruins of ancient settlement in Nakhchivan

Ruins

14

Arts’akhyan Paterazmum Zohvats Azatamartikneri

Monument

15

Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri

Village memorial commemorating wartime sacrifices

Monument

16

Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri

Small monument honoring World War II servicemen

Monument

17

Zohvatsneri

Village in Vayots Dzor Province, Armenia

Monument

18

Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran

Medieval Armenian monasteries in Iran's historical Armenian region.

Historical Site