Agsu District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Aghsu

Aghsu is a town in Agsu District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 17,209 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 69 mosques & dargahs, 20 forts & heritage, 36 parks and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ağsu (3 km), Yeddi Gunbaz Mausoleum (26 km) and Gülüstan Qalası (26 km).

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Aghsu at a glance

Location
Agsu District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 17,209
Coordinates
40.5703° N, 48.4009° E
Places within 50 km
160 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Aghsu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aghsu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Aghsu

73 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Aghsu. The closest is Nuran Khatun Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Juma Masjid of Shamakhi (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aghsu

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aghsu. The closest is Heydər Əliyev heykəli (1 km); the best-known is Ağsu Dairəsi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Aghsu

36 parks within 100 km of Aghsu. The closest is Şahmat Parkı (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aghsu

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aghsu. The closest is Zergeran, İsmayilli (22 km); the best-known is Nialdağ (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nialdağ · viewpoint · Ismailli District · ~33 km
  • Qaya · viewpoint · Shamakhi District · ~34 km
  • Babadag · viewpoint · Quba District · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Qaraquşdağ · viewpoint · Ismailli District · ~47 km
  • Zergeran, İsmayilli · viewpoint · Ismailli District · ~22 km
  • Sayad Dağı · viewpoint · Ismailli District · ~23 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aghsu

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aghsu. The closest is Cavanşirgöl Su Anbarı (6 km); the best-known is Qaranoxur Gölu (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Aghsu

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Aghsu. The closest is Gurgur şəlaləsi (61 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Aghsu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aghsu
  2. 1 km Ağsu Dairəsi · heritage site, Agsu District
  3. 1 km Sheikh Dursun Mausoleum · tomb, Agsu District
  4. 24 km Yeddi Gunbaz Mausoleum · tomb, Shamakhi District
  5. 28 km Medieval Agsu Town Archaeological Tourism Complex · heritage site, Agsu District
  6. 6 km Ağsu · museum, Agsu District
  7. 3 km Back to Aghsu

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From travellers near Aghsu

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How to reach Aghsu

    All places near Aghsu by distance

    Within 15 km of Aghsu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aghsu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs6973Nuran Khatun Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2045Heydər Əliyev heykəli (1 km)
    Parks3636Şahmat Parkı (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints525Zergeran, İsmayilli (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Cavanşirgöl Su Anbarı (6 km)
    Other attractions1013Bayeaq Ağsu (3 km)
    Waterfalls012Gurgur şəlaləsi (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Ismayıllı Emreki (21 km)
    Museums67Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi (1 km)
    Churches27Erməni kilsəsi (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Pirsaatçay (50 km)

    Aghsu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aghsu?

    Ağsu (museum, about 3 km), Ağsu Dairəsi (heritage site, about 1 km), Sheikh Dursun Mausoleum (tomb, about 2 km), Medieval Agsu Town Archaeological Tourism Complex (heritage site, about 5 km), Yeddi Gunbaz Mausoleum (tomb, about 26 km), Gülüstan Qalası (heritage site, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aghsu?

    160 places on Spotwander: 69 mosques & dargahs, 20 forts & heritage, 36 parks, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Aghsu?

    Nuran Khatun Mosque, about 1 km by road; Nuran Xatun Məscidi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aghsu?

    Heydər Əliyev heykəli, about 1 km by road; Ağsu Dairəsi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Aghsu?

    Şahmat Parkı, about 1 km by road; Heydər Əliyev Parkı \ Ağsu (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aghsu?

    Start in Aghsu, visit Ağsu Dairəsi, then Sheikh Dursun Mausoleum, then Yeddi Gunbaz Mausoleum, then Medieval Agsu Town Archaeological Tourism Complex, then Ağsu, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aghsu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Aghsu

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