Ganja City district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Ganja

Ganja is a city in Ganja City district, Azerbaijan, home to about 313,300 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves and 6 churches. The must-see places are Şah Abbas Məscidi (1 km), Cavad Khan (1 km) and Nizami Ganjavi Statue (1 km).

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Ganja, Azerbaijan
Ganja, Ganja City district, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ganja at a glance

Location
Ganja City district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 313,300
Coordinates
40.6828° N, 46.3606° E
Places within 50 km
59 (8 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Ganja

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

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ganja. The closest is Karvansaray (1 km); the best-known is Cavad Khan (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ganja

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ganja. The closest is Xanlar (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Xanlar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~17 km
  • Gomshasar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Qızılqaya · viewpoint · Gedebey District · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Qaya \ Zəligöl · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~45 km
  • Mount Kapaz · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~46 km
  • Bozdag · viewpoint · Yevlakh District · ~46 km

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Caves near Ganja

22 caves within 100 km of Ganja. The closest is Karyer \ Daşkəsən (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Ganja

16 churches within 100 km of Ganja. The closest is Alexander Nevski Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ganja

12 museums within 100 km of Ganja. The closest is Museum of History (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ganja

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ganja. The closest is Şəmkirçay su anbarı (35 km); the best-known is Yenikənd su anbarı (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ganja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ganja
  2. 3 km Qazaxlar məscidi · mosque or dargah, Ganja City
  3. 3 km Cavad Khan · heritage site, Ganja City
  4. 1 km Şah Abbas Məscidi · mosque or dargah, Ganja City
  5. 8 km Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum · tomb, Ganja City
  6. 4 km Imamzadeh Mausoleum · tomb, Samukh District
  7. 8 km Back to Ganja

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How to reach Ganja

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    Within 15 km of Ganja

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ganja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1754Karvansaray (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints638Xanlar (17 km)
    Caves522Karyer \ Daşkəsən (37 km)
    Churches616Alexander Nevski Church (1 km)
    Museums512Museum of History (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Şəmkirçay su anbarı (35 km)
    Buddhist sites311Bayan Monastırı (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs79Şah Abbas Məscidi (1 km)
    Treks38Qaragöl (36 km)
    Other attractions17Old Stone Bridge (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Göygöl-Maralgöl Yolu (38 km)
    Waterfalls03Jrvzhtik (55 km)
    Parks12Heydər Əliyev Parkı (4 km)
    Beaches & coast01Mingachevir Beach (73 km)

    Ganja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ganja?

    Şah Abbas Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Cavad Khan (heritage site, about 1 km), Qazaxlar məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 3 km), Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (tomb, about 8 km), Imamzadeh Mausoleum (tomb, about 8 km), Museum of History (museum, about 1 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves, 6 churches, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ganja?

    Karvansaray, about 1 km by road; Cavad Khan (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ganja?

    Xanlar, about 17 km by road; Qaya \ Zəligöl (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ganja?

    Karyer \ Daşkəsən, about 37 km by road; Karyer (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ganja?

    Start in Ganja, visit Qazaxlar məscidi, then Cavad Khan, then Şah Abbas Məscidi, then Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum, then Imamzadeh Mausoleum, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ganja?

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

    Towns near Ganja

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