Goranboy District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Goranboy

Goranboy is a town in Goranboy District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 7,333 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums and 8 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (39 km), Imamzadeh Mausoleum (41 km) and Mingachevir Reservoir (43 km).

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

Goranboy at a glance

Location
Goranboy District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 7,333
Coordinates
40.6103° N, 46.7897° E
Places within 50 km
51 (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 museums and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Goranboy

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

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goranboy. The closest is Heydər Əliyev abidəsi (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Goranboy

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Goranboy. The closest is Bozdag (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bozdag · viewpoint · Yevlakh District · ~31 km
  • Gomshasar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Xanlar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~49 km
  • Murovdagh · viewpoint · Agdere District · ~54 km
  • Mount Kapaz · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~59 km
  • Kəpəz · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~59 km

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Museums near Goranboy

24 museums within 100 km of Goranboy. The closest is Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Goranboy

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Goranboy. The closest is Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (33 km); the best-known is Imamzadeh Mausoleum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Goranboy

15 churches within 100 km of Goranboy. The closest is Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Goranboy

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Goranboy. The closest is Varvara Reservoir (33 km); the best-known is Mingachevir Reservoir (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Goranboy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 164 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goranboy
  2. 15 km Heydər Əliyev abidəsi · heritage site, Goranboy District
  3. 1 km Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi · museum, Goranboy District
  4. 49 km Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum · tomb, Ganja City
  5. 4 km Imamzadeh Mausoleum · tomb, Samukh District
  6. 52 km Mingachevir Reservoir · reservoir, Yevlakh District
  7. 43 km Back to Goranboy

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From travellers near Goranboy

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goranboy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2082Heydər Əliyev abidəsi (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints230Bozdag (31 km)
    Museums824Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs816Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (33 km)
    Churches415Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Varvara Reservoir (33 km)
    Buddhist sites18Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery (39 km)
    Treks08Qaragöl (54 km)
    Caves08Karyer \ Daşkəsən (75 km)
    Other attractions17Yevlakh Railway Station (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Göygöl-Maralgöl Yolu (56 km)
    Parks22Mingəçevir Alman qəbirstanlığı (36 km)
    Waterfalls12Jrvzhtik (40 km)
    Beaches & coast11Mingachevir Beach (37 km)

    Goranboy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goranboy?

    Heydər Əliyev abidəsi (heritage site, about 15 km), Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (museum, about 16 km), Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (tomb, about 39 km), Imamzadeh Mausoleum (tomb, about 41 km), Mingachevir Reservoir (reservoir, about 43 km), Şah Abbas Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 46 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 8 mosques & dargahs, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Goranboy?

    Heydər Əliyev abidəsi, about 15 km by road; Yevlax (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Goranboy?

    Bozdag, about 31 km by road; Xanlar (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Goranboy?

    Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi, about 16 km by road; Capital Bank (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goranboy?

    Start in Goranboy, visit Heydər Əliyev abidəsi, then Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi, then Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum, then Imamzadeh Mausoleum, then Mingachevir Reservoir, and drive back — about 164 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goranboy?

    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 Goranboy

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