Goranboy District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Naftalan

Naftalan is a town in Goranboy District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 7,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums and 1 churches. The must-see places are Barda Tower Mausoleum (37 km), Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (48 km) and Papravand Mausoleum (49 km).

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

Naftalan at a glance

Location
Goranboy District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 7,045
Coordinates
40.5082° N, 46.8203° E
Places within 50 km
45 (3 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 Naftalan

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Forts & heritage near Naftalan

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Naftalan. The closest is Heydər Əliyev abidəsi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Naftalan

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Naftalan. The closest is Bozdag (46 km); the best-known is Gomshasar (58 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gomshasar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Bozdag · viewpoint · Yevlakh District · ~46 km
  • Murovdagh · viewpoint · Agdere District · ~46 km
  • Xanlar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~52 km
  • Mount Kapaz · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~54 km
  • Kəpəz · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~55 km

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Museums near Naftalan

27 museums within 100 km of Naftalan. The closest is Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Naftalan

14 churches within 100 km of Naftalan. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (41 km); the best-known is Vankasar Church (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Naftalan

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Naftalan. The closest is Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (42 km); the best-known is Imamzadeh Mausoleum (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Naftalan

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Naftalan. The closest is Sugovushan Reservoir (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Naftalan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Naftalan
  2. 1 km Heydər Əliyev abidəsi · heritage site, Goranboy District
  3. 1 km Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi · museum, Goranboy District
  4. 36 km Barda Tower Mausoleum · tomb, Barda District
  5. 42 km Sugovushan Reservoir · reservoir, Agdere District
  6. 5 km Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery · monastery, Agdere District
  7. 27 km Back to Naftalan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Naftalan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2788Heydər Əliyev abidəsi (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints235Bozdag (46 km)
    Museums627Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (1 km)
    Churches114Saint John the Baptist Church (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs112Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs211Sugovushan Reservoir (27 km)
    Treks010Kəpəz dağı turist yolu (52 km)
    Buddhist sites28Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery (27 km)
    Caves08Karyer \ Daşkəsən (77 km)
    Other attractions16Yevlakh Railway Station (38 km)
    Parks14Mingəçevir Alman qəbirstanlığı (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Göygöl-Maralgöl Yolu (54 km)
    Waterfalls12Jrvzhtik (30 km)
    Beaches & coast11Mingachevir Beach (46 km)

    Naftalan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Naftalan?

    Heydər Əliyev abidəsi (heritage site, about 1 km), Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (museum, about 1 km), Barda Tower Mausoleum (tomb, about 37 km), Sugovushan Reservoir (reservoir, about 27 km), Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery (monastery, about 27 km), Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (tomb, about 48 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 1 church, 1 dargah.

    Which is the nearest fort to Naftalan?

    Heydər Əliyev abidəsi, about 1 km by road; Yevlax (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Naftalan?

    Bozdag, about 46 km by road; Murovdagh (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Naftalan?

    Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi, about 1 km by road; Qarabağ Müharibəsi Muzeyi (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Naftalan?

    Start in Naftalan, visit Heydər Əliyev abidəsi, then Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi, then Barda Tower Mausoleum, then Sugovushan Reservoir, then Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Naftalan?

    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 Naftalan

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