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Aerbaijan is a Muslim-ex Soviet nation, located in Athe southern part of Caucasus, at the crossroads of Southwest Asia and Southeastern Europe.

This country also shares a border with Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran and Turkey. dates back from late Stone Age and later came the Scythians during the 9th century BC. The fortresses, bastions, citadels and other fortifications- archaeological ruins-from time immemorial stood guard over the borders of cities of Azerbaijan. The history of this nation zerbaijan is a Muslim-ex Soviet nation, located in Athe southern part of Caucasus, at the crossroads of Southwest Asia and Southeastern Europe. Azerbaijan is home to multiple ethnicities and always takes pride in the diverse beliefs of its multicultural population. Among them all, Azerbaijan also has a rich Jewish heritage. Up in the north of the country, in Guba region, there is a place called Red Village which is home to Mountain Jews and is believed to be the world’s only all-Jewish village outside of Israel and the United States and the last surviving shelter, where they can freely practice their religious beliefs and traditions.

The COVID-19 pandemic in last two years prompted a shift in the travel paradigm. Here the travel may never be the same again and we are slowly accepting “new normal”, but different doesn’t mean worse and we can expect it to be healthier and sustainable. As the country has opened its borders, tourists are seeking out safe, healthy and authentic travel with experiential and transformative experiences with a blend of genuine cultural immersion. They are looking for destinations with good governance and health systems, prioritising responsible, eco-friendly, socially-conscious tourism. One of the major tourist attractions is mud volcanic regions. Abode of the world’s greatest concentration of mud volcanoes, the landscape around Baku has about 400 mud volcanoes which never grow to the size of a normal volcano, topping out at around 10 kilometres in diameter and 700 metres in height.

Javanshir Fort

Javanshir Fort is a pride of the Ismayilli region. This ancient fort is associated with the name of the outstanding Albanian commander and ruler, Javanshir Mehranid, who ruled between 642-681 AD. The Girdyman domain was founded by the Mehranid dynasty on the territory of the modern Ismayilli region, and later they extended their dynastical empire to the whole of Albania.

Khinalug Eco-Tourism

Khinalug is a remote eco-tourism spot in the country and has developed its own culture and traditions, and even its own language. The villagers consider themselves to be direct descendants of the Biblical character, Noah.

Ganja Fort

Ganja Fort has witnessed several instances of bloodshed in Azerbaijan’s history. The ancient Ganja has an extremely rich and interesting history, captured in numerous architectural monuments, one of which is the Ganja fortress.

Maiden Tower

Maiden Tower is an iconic eight-storied cylindrical tower in Baku’s old city. The base of Maiden Tower is believed to date back to 6th or 7th century, while the higher parts and the addition that juts out from the tower were built around 12th century. Maiden Tower, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, is open to the public.

The development of new tourism offerings has also grown. Safari tours in Shamakhi surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains for eco-tourists and wildlife lovers, the Alpine Coaster at Shahdag Mountain Resort, the world’s first oil tanker museum and reconstructed zoo in the capital city, Baku, are among the new experiences.

The Slow Food Travel

The Slow Food Travel (SFT) concept has also been prepared within the COVCHEG project. The aim of developing the SFT concept is to combine travel with first-hand culinary experiences based on meetings with local farmers, shepherds, winemakers, butchers or bakers and learning more about local gastronomic traditions. It is developed within a EU-funded project which has been jointly implemented by ATB and Slow Food International. This experience is now accessible across the north-western route with about 60 local partners providing local gastronomic experiences as well as accommodation options. It is also planned to be expanded to the subtropical south of Azerbaijan where a perfect combination of rice, tea and citrus plantations await travellers.

Prime Accommodations

Located in Baku, a 19-minute walk from Fountain Square, Midtown Hotel Baku has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. This property also offers its guests, family rooms with a private terrace. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi.