Khojaly District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Askyaran

Askyaran is a town in Khojaly District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 1,639 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 59 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums and 11 churches. The must-see places are Askeran Fortress (1 km), Agdam Mosque (13 km) and Khachin-Turbatli Mausoleum (13 km).

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Askyaran at a glance

Location
Khojaly District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 1,639
Coordinates
39.9391° N, 46.8316° E
Places within 50 km
168 (32 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 Askyaran

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Forts & heritage near Askyaran

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Askyaran. The closest is II Dünya Müharibəsi Xiyabanı (1 km); the best-known is Askeran Fortress (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Askyaran

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Askyaran. The closest is Kətikdağ (8 km); the best-known is Bovurxan Dağı (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Askyaran

24 museums within 100 km of Askyaran. The closest is Muzey (1 km); the best-known is Artsakh State Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Askyaran

24 churches within 100 km of Askyaran. The closest is Bri Yeghtsi (19 km); the best-known is Vankasar Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Askyaran

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Askyaran. The closest is Agdam Mosque (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Askyaran

17 treks within 100 km of Askyaran. The closest is Janapar - Section 08 - Stepanakert to Patara (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Askyaran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Askyaran
  2. 13 km Khachin-Turbatli Mausoleum · tomb, Khojaly District
  3. 11 km Qiyaslı məscidi · mosque or dargah, Aghdam District
  4. 4 km Agdam Mosque · mosque, Aghdam District
  5. 27 km Kənd Məscidi · mosque or dargah, Khojaly District
  6. 15 km Askeran Fortress · heritage site, Khojaly District
  7. 1 km Back to Askyaran

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    Within 15 km of Askyaran

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Askyaran by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5978II Dünya Müharibəsi Xiyabanı (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2459Kətikdağ (8 km)
    Museums2124Muzey (1 km)
    Churches1124Bri Yeghtsi (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1721Agdam Mosque (13 km)
    Treks1017Janapar - Section 08 - Stepanakert to Patara (15 km)
    Caves813Indakar K'arayr (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Xaçınçay Su Anbarı (15 km)
    Buddhist sites58Gandzasar Monastery (36 km)
    Other attractions37Biz və Bizim Dağlar Abidəsi (16 km)
    Waterfalls36Trailhead to Karintak (26 km)
    Parks33Qələbə Parkı (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Shusha State Historical and Architectural Reserve (28 km)

    Askyaran: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Askyaran?

    Askeran Fortress (heritage site, about 1 km), Agdam Mosque (mosque, about 13 km), Khachin-Turbatli Mausoleum (tomb, about 13 km), Qiyaslı məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 14 km), Kənd Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 15 km), Artsakh State Museum (museum, about 19 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 59 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 11 churches, 17 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Askyaran?

    II Dünya Müharibəsi Xiyabanı, about 1 km by road; Askeran Fortress (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Askyaran?

    Kətikdağ, about 8 km by road; Qarqar Dağı (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Askyaran?

    Muzey, about 1 km by road; Kənd muzeyi (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Askyaran?

    Start in Askyaran, visit Khachin-Turbatli Mausoleum, then Qiyaslı məscidi, then Agdam Mosque, then Kənd Məscidi, then Askeran Fortress, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Askyaran?

    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 Askyaran

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