Yevlakh District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Aran

Aran is a town in Yevlakh District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 6,724 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 churches. The must-see places are Barda Tower Mausoleum (37 km), Mingachevir Reservoir (44 km) and Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (58 km).

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Aran at a glance

Location
Yevlakh District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 6,724
Coordinates
40.6253° N, 46.9756° E
Places within 50 km
27 (2 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 museums and churches

Top places to visit near Aran

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aran: 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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Forts & heritage near Aran

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aran. The closest is Yevlax (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Aran

22 museums within 100 km of Aran. The closest is Capital Bank (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aran

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aran. The closest is Bozdag (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bozdag · viewpoint · Yevlakh District · ~37 km
  • Gomshasar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~81 km · Must-see
  • Xanlar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~69 km
  • Murovdagh · viewpoint · Agdere District · ~69 km
  • Border Alazani River · viewpoint · Dedoplistsqaro Municipality · ~76 km
  • Mount Kapaz · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~76 km

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Churches near Aran

19 churches within 100 km of Aran. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (60 km); the best-known is Vankasar Church (77 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Aran

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Aran. The closest is Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aran

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aran. The closest is Varvara Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Aran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aran
  2. 21 km 1941-1945 Abidə · heritage site, Yevlakh District
  3. 10 km Varvara Reservoir · reservoir, Yevlakh District
  4. 9 km Yevlax · heritage site, Yevlakh District
  5. 9 km 1941-1945 Yevlax · heritage site, Yevlakh
  6. 30 km Barda Tower Mausoleum · tomb, Barda District
  7. 37 km Back to Aran

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How to reach Aran

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1179Yevlax (12 km)
    Museums322Capital Bank (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints121Bozdag (37 km)
    Churches019Saint John the Baptist Church (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs116Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Varvara Reservoir (15 km)
    Other attractions17Yevlakh Railway Station (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Turianchai State Reserve (47 km)
    Buddhist sites17Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery (50 km)
    Waterfalls06Jrvzhtik (53 km)
    Treks06Qaragöl (73 km)
    Caves04Ughan Cave (87 km)
    Parks12Mingəçevir Alman qəbirstanlığı (23 km)
    Beaches & coast11Mingachevir Beach (24 km)

    Aran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aran?

    Yevlax (heritage site, about 12 km), Varvara Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Barda Tower Mausoleum (tomb, about 37 km), Yevlakh Railway Station (attraction, about 18 km), 1941-1945 Yevlax (heritage site, about 21 km), 1941-1945 Abidə (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 viewpoint, 1 dargah, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aran?

    Yevlax, about 12 km by road; 1941-1945 Yevlax (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Aran?

    Capital Bank, about 21 km by road; Mingachevir City History Museum (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aran?

    Bozdag, about 37 km by road; Xanlar (69 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aran?

    Start in Aran, visit 1941-1945 Abidə, then Varvara Reservoir, then Yevlax, then 1941-1945 Yevlax, then Barda Tower Mausoleum, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aran?

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

    Towns near Aran

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Aran’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Aran on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.