Barda District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Barda

Barda is a town in Barda District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 37,372 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Barda Tower Mausoleum (1 km), Papravand Mausoleum (43 km) and Tigranakert of Artsakh (49 km).

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Barda, Azerbaijan
Barda, Barda District district, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barda at a glance

Location
Barda District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 37,372
Coordinates
40.3758° N, 47.1262° E
Places within 50 km
33 (4 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 mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Barda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barda: 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 Barda

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barda. The closest is Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum (1 km); the best-known is Barda Tower Mausoleum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Barda

29 museums within 100 km of Barda. The closest is Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barda

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barda. The closest is Fərrux dağı (60 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fərrux dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~60 km
  • Gomshasar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Bovurxan Dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Murovdagh · viewpoint · Agdere District · ~68 km
  • Rev Dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~69 km
  • Jidir Plain · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~95 km · Must-see

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Mosques & dargahs near Barda

25 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Barda. The closest is Qiyaslı məscidi (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Barda

20 churches within 100 km of Barda. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (41 km); the best-known is Vankasar Church (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Barda

12 treks within 100 km of Barda. The closest is Janapar - Section 10 - Kolatak to Gandzasar (76 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Barda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barda
  2. 1 km Akhsadan Baba Mausoleum · tomb, Barda District
  3. 1 km Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum · tomb, Barda District
  4. 1 km Barda Tower Mausoleum · tomb, Barda District
  5. 44 km Papravand Mausoleum · tomb, Agdere District
  6. 24 km Bayat Castle · heritage site, Tartar District
  7. 19 km Back to Barda

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From travellers near Barda

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How to reach Barda

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2395Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum (1 km)
    Museums429Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints029Fərrux dağı (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs025Qiyaslı məscidi (54 km)
    Churches220Saint John the Baptist Church (41 km)
    Treks012Janapar - Section 10 - Kolatak to Gandzasar (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Sugovushan Reservoir (42 km)
    Other attractions18Yevlakh Railway Station (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Turianchai State Reserve (60 km)
    Buddhist sites16Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery (46 km)
    Waterfalls05Jrvzhtik (52 km)
    Parks05Mingəçevir Alman qəbirstanlığı (57 km)
    Caves03Indakar K'arayr (88 km)
    Beaches & coast01Mingachevir Beach (59 km)

    Barda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barda?

    Barda Tower Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Akhsadan Baba Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Bayat Castle (heritage site, about 19 km), Papravand Mausoleum (tomb, about 43 km), Tigranakert of Artsakh (heritage site, about 49 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 2 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barda?

    Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum, about 1 km by road; Akhsadan Baba Mausoleum (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Barda?

    Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi, about 36 km by road; Qarabağ Müharibəsi Muzeyi (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barda?

    Fərrux dağı, about 60 km by road; Murovdagh (68 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barda?

    Start in Barda, visit Akhsadan Baba Mausoleum, then Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum, then Barda Tower Mausoleum, then Papravand Mausoleum, then Bayat Castle, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barda?

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

    Towns near Barda

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