Yevlakh District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Samuxlu

Samuxlu is a town in Yevlakh District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 1,637 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 churches. The must-see places are Barda Tower Mausoleum (18 km), Papravand Mausoleum (60 km) and Mingachevir Reservoir (67 km).

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Samuxlu at a glance

Location
Yevlakh District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 1,637
Coordinates
40.5078° N, 47.1697° E
Places within 50 km
25 (1 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 Samuxlu

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

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samuxlu. The closest is Yevlax (12 km); the best-known is Barda Tower Mausoleum (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Samuxlu

27 museums within 100 km of Samuxlu. The closest is Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samuxlu

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samuxlu. The closest is Bozdag (63 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bozdag · viewpoint · Yevlakh District · ~63 km
  • Gomshasar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Murovdagh · viewpoint · Agdere District · ~78 km
  • Fərrux dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~79 km
  • Rev Dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~86 km
  • Xanlar · viewpoint · Goygol District · ~89 km

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Churches near Samuxlu

19 churches within 100 km of Samuxlu. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (56 km); the best-known is Vankasar Church (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Samuxlu

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Samuxlu. The closest is Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samuxlu

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samuxlu. The closest is Varvara 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 Samuxlu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samuxlu
  2. 12 km Yevlax · heritage site, Yevlakh District
  3. 3 km Abidə · heritage site, Yevlakh
  4. 10 km Yevlax · heritage site, Yevlakh District
  5. 33 km Barda Tower Mausoleum · tomb, Barda District
  6. 1 km Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum · tomb, Barda District
  7. 18 km Back to Samuxlu

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From travellers near Samuxlu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samuxlu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1480Yevlax (12 km)
    Museums327Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints022Bozdag (63 km)
    Churches019Saint John the Baptist Church (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs117Fatimeyi-Zahra Mosque (Mingachevir) (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs113Varvara Reservoir (27 km)
    Other attractions16Yevlakh Railway Station (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Turianchai State Reserve (42 km)
    Treks05Kəpəz dağı turist yolu (88 km)
    Buddhist sites04Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery (56 km)
    Waterfalls04Jrvzhtik (61 km)
    Parks12Mingəçevir Alman qəbirstanlığı (40 km)
    Beaches & coast11Mingachevir Beach (42 km)
    Caves01Ughan Cave (94 km)

    Samuxlu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samuxlu?

    Barda Tower Mausoleum (tomb, about 18 km), Yevlax (heritage site, about 12 km), Abidə (heritage site, about 15 km), Yevlakh Railway Station (attraction, about 16 km), Yevlax (heritage site, about 18 km), Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum (tomb, about 18 km).

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

    25 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 dargah, 1 lake, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samuxlu?

    Yevlax, about 12 km by road; Abidə (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Samuxlu?

    Naftalan Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi, about 36 km by road; Mingachevir City History Museum (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samuxlu?

    Bozdag, about 63 km by road; Murovdagh (78 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samuxlu?

    Start in Samuxlu, visit Yevlax, then Abidə, then Yevlax, then Barda Tower Mausoleum, then Bahman Mirza Qajar Mausoleum, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samuxlu?

    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 Samuxlu

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