Azerbaijan is an amazing country. Everything in it is unique – nature and culture, history and customs and traditions, architecture and much more. Azerbaijan is often called "country of lights" (from "Azer" - fire). Indeed, even before our era, tribes of fire worshippers lived on the territory of modern Azerbaijan. Since that time the country has been preserved the earliest evidence of that age-rock drawings, statues of gods and ancient temples. In addition, the country from ancient times known for its temples of fire worshipers (Ateshgah). On the Absheron Peninsula there is a place called Yanar Dag – "burning mountain". In Nakhchivan, Kalbajar, Lenkoran, Babadag from the earth running out of hot water. In Surakhani there is a temple of fire Ateshgah, at different times revered followers of Zoroastrianism, Hindus and Sikhs.
On the territory of Azerbaijan once there were ancient States Atropatena and Caucasian Albania. Each city of Azerbaijan is peculiar in its own way. The center of ancient quban khanate – the city of Quba – is known for its medieval fortresses and mosques. One of the oldest cities of Azerbaijan – Sheki is famous for its magnificent palaces some of which have been converted to hotels. Particularly noteworthy are the natural beauty, such as canyon Tengah, Afurdzhi waterfall and reserve Gobustan was included in the list of world heritage of UNESCO.
In the list of UNESCO and a quarter old part of Baku Icheri Sheher. Among the tourists from the post-Soviet countries are very popular places in Baku, where the episodes of the film "diamond hand" and "amphibious Man"were filmed.
Azerbaijan will surprise you with its natural conditions: the country is comfortably located the sea coast and rivers, high mountain ranges and plains, semi-deserts and forests. You are waited for by the most beautiful landscapes, waterfalls and mountain rivers, springs with clear water, deep gorges, green meadows, thermal and mineral springs, the purest mountain air.
Tourists relax in resorts of the Caspian sea, enjoy diving, water skiing, motorcycles, and boats. Wishing to improve their shape can visit numerous well-known resorts of Azerbaijan. Due to the unique microclimate Lankaran and Talysh are considered one of the best Spa resorts.
In memory of the trip to this unique country you will have the famous Quba carpets, original Azerbaijani wine, high quality silk, jewelry made of gold and many other Souvenirs.