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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Azerbaijan

22 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Azerbaijan

Updated January 12, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Azerbaijan

Baku, Azerbaijan

Yanar Dağ (Fire Mountain)

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Fire Temple of Baku

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Şuşa, Azerbaijan

Hunot Gorge

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan

Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.

Stepanakert, Azerbaijan

We Are Our Mountains

This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Museum of Miniature Books

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

Siyazan, Azerbaijan

Candy Cane Mountains

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

Ganja, Azerbaijan

Bottle House of Ganja

A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.

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