Ganja City district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Samux

Samux is a town in Ganja City district, Azerbaijan, home to about 6,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 caves and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Imamzadeh Mausoleum (7 km), Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (11 km) and Nizami Ganjavi Statue (13 km).

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Samux at a glance

Location
Ganja City district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 6,013
Coordinates
40.7649° N, 46.4087° E
Places within 50 km
51 (9 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 caves

Top places to visit near Samux

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

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samux. The closest is Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samux

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

  • Xanlar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~30 km
  • Bozdag · viewpoint · Yevlakh District · ~37 km
  • Gomshasar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Qızılqaya · viewpoint · Gedebey District · ~70 km · Must-see
  • Bugha Moedani · viewpoint · Dedoplistsqaro Municipality · ~52 km
  • Border Alazani River · viewpoint · Dedoplistsqaro Municipality · ~53 km

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Caves near Samux

15 caves within 100 km of Samux. The closest is Karyer \ Daşkəsən (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samux

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samux. The closest is Yenikənd su anbarı (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Samux

13 museums within 100 km of Samux. The closest is Nizami Gandjevi Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Samux

13 churches within 100 km of Samux. The closest is Alexander Nevski Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Samux

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samux
  2. 7 km Imamzadeh Mausoleum · tomb, Samukh District
  3. 4 km Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum · tomb, Ganja City
  4. 8 km Şah Abbas Məscidi · mosque or dargah, Ganja City
  5. 1 km Cavad Khan · heritage site, Ganja City
  6. 3 km Qazaxlar məscidi · mosque or dargah, Ganja City
  7. 15 km Back to Samux

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How to reach Samux

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samux by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1756Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints232Xanlar (30 km)
    Caves115Karyer \ Daşkəsən (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Yenikənd su anbarı (30 km)
    Museums513Nizami Gandjevi Museum (12 km)
    Churches613Alexander Nevski Church (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs711Imamzadeh Mausoleum (7 km)
    Buddhist sites311Bayan Monastırı (41 km)
    Other attractions17Old Stone Bridge (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Göygöl-Maralgöl Yolu (50 km)
    Treks24Qaragöl (48 km)
    Waterfalls03Jrvzhtik (63 km)
    Parks12Heydər Əliyev Parkı (14 km)
    Beaches & coast01Mingachevir Beach (66 km)

    Samux: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samux?

    Imamzadeh Mausoleum (tomb, about 7 km), Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum (tomb, about 11 km), Şah Abbas Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 13 km), Cavad Khan (heritage site, about 13 km), Qazaxlar məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 15 km), Yenikənd su anbarı (lake, about 30 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 cave, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samux?

    Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum, about 11 km by road; Nizami Ganjavi Statue (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samux?

    Xanlar, about 30 km by road; Bozdag (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Samux?

    Karyer \ Daşkəsən, about 49 km by road; Karyer (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samux?

    Start in Samux, visit Imamzadeh Mausoleum, then Nizami Gandjevi Mausoleum, then Şah Abbas Məscidi, then Cavad Khan, then Qazaxlar məscidi, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samux?

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

    Towns near Samux

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Samux’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.