Oghuz District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Oğuz

Oğuz is a town in Oghuz District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 6,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls and 7 churches. The must-see places are Albanian Church Saint Mother of God Bulun (28 km), Three Saints Church in Sheki Fortress (34 km) and Shaki Khan Palace (34 km).

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Oğuz, Azerbaijan
Oğuz, Oghuz District district, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oğuz at a glance

Location
Oghuz District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 6,600
Coordinates
41.0713° N, 47.4653° E
Places within 50 km
69 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Oğuz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oğuz: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oğuz

78 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oğuz. The closest is Laçınqaya Dağı (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Oğuz

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oğuz. The closest is Nizami heykəli (1 km); the best-known is Shaki Khan Palace (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Oğuz

27 waterfalls within 100 km of Oğuz. The closest is Khal-khal Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Oğuz

15 churches within 100 km of Oğuz. The closest is Church of Saint Elisæus (Oghuz) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Oğuz

13 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Oğuz. The closest is İmam Əli məscidi (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Oğuz

9 museums within 100 km of Oğuz. The closest is Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Oğuz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oğuz
  2. 1 km Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi · museum, Oghuz District
  3. 1 km Church of Saint Elisæus (Oghuz) · church, Oghuz District
  4. 8 km Laçınqaya Dağı · viewpoint, Oghuz District
  5. 6 km Qaynararxac Dağı · viewpoint, Oghuz District
  6. 31 km Albanian Church Saint Mother of God Bulun · church, Qabala District
  7. 28 km Back to Oğuz

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How to reach Oğuz

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    Within 15 km of Oğuz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oğuz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1878Laçınqaya Dağı (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1240Nizami heykəli (1 km)
    Waterfalls927Khal-khal Waterfall (10 km)
    Churches715Church of Saint Elisæus (Oghuz) (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs713İmam Əli məscidi (34 km)
    Museums69Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Türyançay Qoruğu (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Nohurqışlaq dairəsi (47 km)
    Other attractions35Upper Caravanserai (34 km)
    Parks23Dastan Bağı (1 km)
    Caves11Ughan Cave (13 km)
    Beaches & coast01Mingachevir Beach (59 km)

    Oğuz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oğuz?

    Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi (museum, about 1 km), Church of Saint Elisæus (Oghuz) (church, about 1 km), Albanian Church Saint Mother of God Bulun (church, about 28 km), Laçınqaya Dağı (viewpoint, about 9 km), Qaynararxac Dağı (viewpoint, about 10 km), Khal-khal Waterfall (waterfall, about 10 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls, 7 churches, 7 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oğuz?

    Laçınqaya Dağı, about 9 km by road; Qaynararxac Dağı (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oğuz?

    Nizami heykəli, about 1 km by road; Xarabalıq Aydınbulaq (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Oğuz?

    Khal-khal Waterfall, about 10 km by road; Şəlalə (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oğuz?

    Start in Oğuz, visit Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi, then Church of Saint Elisæus (Oghuz), then Laçınqaya Dağı, then Qaynararxac Dağı, then Albanian Church Saint Mother of God Bulun, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oğuz?

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

    Towns near Oğuz

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