20 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Azerbaijan - Atlas Obscura

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.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Museum of Miniature Books

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

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.

Şuşa, Azerbaijan

Hunot Gorge

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

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.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Musical Stone of Gobustan

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

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Unique Food & Drink in Azerbaijan

Sumalak

A sweet and simple pudding traditionally made in a joyous, spring ritual.

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