Nakhchivan

Region

An exclave cut off from the rest of Azerbaijan by Armenia, bordering Iran and Turkey. Nakhchivan city has the Momine Khatun mausoleum, the Alinja fortress clings to a mountain top, Ilandag is a striking peak, and Duzdag has salt-mine therapy caves. It is reached by air from Baku or overland through Iran or Turkey.

Nakhchivan Mount KaputjughAitsdzorskiy KhrebetKültəpəJuma Mosque, OrdubadPalace of Nakhchivan KhansUçan ağılYazdegerd Castle, NakhchivanLizbirtYarpaglyRazvaliny ZernatunTillyakNakhchivanJulfaOrdubadMomine Khatun MausoleumYusif ibn Kuseyir MausoleumNoah’s MausoleumZangezur National ParkBatabat

Nakhchivan essentials

Country: Azerbaijan
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Manat (m)
Language: Azerbaijani
Emergency: 102

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City Nakhchivan NakhchivanExclave capital of mausoleums City Julfa JulfaCity in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan City Ordubad OrdubadCity in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan History Momine Khatun Mausoleum Momine Khatun Mausoleum12th-century brick mausoleum notable for intricate geometric patterns History Noah’s Mausoleum Noah’s MausoleumShrine claiming Noah's burial site, pilgrimage destination History Yusif ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum Yusif ibn Kuseyir MausoleumMedieval mausoleum in Nakhchivan with intricate stone carvings History Kültəpə KültəpəAncient archaeological settlement mound with Bronze Age remains History Palace of Nakhchivan Khans Palace of Nakhchivan Khans18th-century palace of Nakhchivan khans, regional historic residence History Uçan ağıl Uçan ağılVillage in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan Nature Zangezur National Park Zangezur National ParkMountainous reserve protecting endangered Caucasian wildlife Nature Mount Kaputjugh Mount KaputjughBorder mountain and highest point in Nakhchivan region Nature Batabat BatabatMountain resort area and lake in Nakhchivan
Regions & Cities
Nakhchivan Explore Nakhchivan Dry, wind-swept Nakhchivan rewards those interested in medieval mausoleums like Momine Khatun, stark mountain panoramas and quiet bazaars selling carpets and smoked lamb. Julfa Explore Julfa On the Aras River at the border, Julfa offers riverfront views, small bazaars and access to Nakhchivan’s mausoleums and rocky steppe. Ordubad Explore Ordubad Narrow lanes and carved stone houses give Ordubad an old-world air; visitors wander the bazaar, inspect medieval bath ruins and buy locally woven carpets, dried fruits and sweet pastries before heading into the surrounding Aras valley for mountain walks. Momine Khatun Mausoleum Explore Momine Khatun Mausoleum The Momine Khatun Mausoleum in Nakhchivan is a 12th‑century tower-like tomb noted for intricate brickwork and geometric patterns. Yusif ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum Explore Yusif ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum A historic mausoleum in Nakhchivan noted for its regional funerary architecture; visitors interested in medieval monuments and local history come to view stonework and inscriptions. Noah’s Mausoleum Explore Noah’s Mausoleum In Nakhchivan, Noah’s Mausoleum is a domed memorial associated with the prophet Noah. Zangezur National Park Explore Zangezur National Park In Nakhchivan’s Zangezur range, Zangezur National Park protects rugged mountains, deep gorges and alpine meadows; visitors come for hiking, wildlife spotting and views into the highlands. Batabat Explore Batabat Batabat in Nakhchivan occupies a highland plateau with a mountain lake and summer pastures; visitors use the area for walking, picnics and short rural excursions.

Top Cities in Nakhchivan

Nakhchivan Julfa Ordubad

Nakhchivan at a Glance

Local Time
4:00 AM
GMT+4
Population
458,900

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