Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Qala

Qala is a town in Azerbaijan, home to about 2,709 people. Within 50 km by road there are 242 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 43 mosques & dargahs, 30 museums and 24 parks. The must-see places are “From Waste to Art” Museum (1 km), Arif Aziz Art House (5 km) and Pir Hasan Mausoleum (7 km).

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Qala, Azerbaijan
Qala, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Qala at a glance

Location
Azerbaijan
Population
about 2,709
Coordinates
40.4426° N, 50.1676° E
Places within 50 km
242 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Qala

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

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Qala. The closest is Qala Qalası (1 km); the best-known is Pir Hasan Mausoleum (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Qala

43 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Qala. The closest is Tuba-Shakha Mosque (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Qala

33 museums within 100 km of Qala. The closest is Qala Tarix və Etnoqrafiya Qoruğu (1 km); the best-known is “From Waste to Art” Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Qala

28 parks within 100 km of Qala. The closest is Gənclik Parkı / Zığ şossesi (26 km); the best-known is Zəfər Parkı (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Qala

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Qala. The closest is Dalga Beach Çimərlik (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Qala

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Qala. The closest is Pirallahi Island (18 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Qala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Qala
  2. 1 km “From Waste to Art” Museum · museum
  3. 6 km Arif Aziz Art House · museum
  4. 3 km Pir Hasan Mausoleum · tomb
  5. 1 km Quadrangular Castle · heritage site
  6. 1 km Tuba-Shakha Mosque · mosque
  7. 7 km Back to Qala

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How to reach Qala

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    Within 15 km of Qala

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Qala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5768Qala Qalası (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4343Tuba-Shakha Mosque (7 km)
    Other attractions4243Sahil Çimərlik (9 km)
    Museums3033Qala Tarix və Etnoqrafiya Qoruğu (1 km)
    Parks2428Gənclik Parkı / Zığ şossesi (26 km)
    Beaches & coast1313Dalga Beach Çimərlik (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves711Pirallahi Island (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs810Bülbülə gölü (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46Qayalıq (10 km)
    Churches66Church of the Immaculate Conception (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Mud Volcanoes State Nature Reserve (22 km)
    Caves22Mağara (23 km)
    Waterfalls22Parachute Tower (36 km)

    Qala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Qala?

    “From Waste to Art” Museum (museum, about 1 km), Arif Aziz Art House (museum, about 5 km), Pir Hasan Mausoleum (tomb, about 7 km), Tuba-Shakha Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Quadrangular Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Shuvalan (attraction, about 10 km).

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

    242 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 43 mosques & dargahs, 42 other attractions, 30 museums, 24 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Qala?

    Qala Qalası, about 1 km by road; Qala Etno Muzey (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Qala?

    Tuba-Shakha Mosque, about 7 km by road; Cümə Məscidi (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Qala?

    Qala Tarix və Etnoqrafiya Qoruğu, about 1 km by road; “From Waste to Art” Museum (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Qala?

    Start in Qala, visit “From Waste to Art” Museum, then Arif Aziz Art House, then Pir Hasan Mausoleum, then Quadrangular Castle, then Tuba-Shakha Mosque, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Qala?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Qala

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