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Nakhchivan

Nakhchivan is a town in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic district, Azerbaijan of about 64,754 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan, Momine Khatun Mausoleum and Yusif Ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum.

39.2089° N, 45.4122° EPop. 64,754

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km79
Must-see78
Notable199
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nakhchivan

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:30 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Nakhchivan
  2. St. Hovhannes Church (Tumbul)church · 30 min
  3. Aras Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Uzunoba Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Kültəpəheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ashabi Kahfviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Nakhchivan
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nakhchivan?

Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan (mosque, about 1 km), Momine Khatun Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Yusif Ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Noah’s Mausoleum (tomb, about 2 km), Aras Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Ashabi Kahf (viewpoint, about 19 km).

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

79 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 9 buddhist sites, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nakhchivan?

Ashabi Kahf, about 19 km by road; Gyzyldag (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Nakhchivan?

St. Gevorg Church, about 1 km by road; St. Astvatsatsin Church (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nakhchivan?

Start in Nakhchivan, visit St. Hovhannes Church (Tumbul), then Aras Reservoir, then Uzunoba Reservoir, then Kültəpə, then Ashabi Kahf, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.