Shirvan District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Şirvan

Şirvan is a town in Shirvan District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 70,220 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 20 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 15 parks and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscapes (54 km), Roman Legion Xii Inscriptions \ Qubustan (54 km) and Gil Island (59 km).

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Şirvan at a glance

Location
Shirvan District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 70,220
Coordinates
39.9378° N, 48.9290° E
Places within 50 km
57
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Şirvan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Şirvan: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Şirvan

22 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Şirvan. The closest is Haci Zeynalabdin Tagiyev Məscidi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Şirvan

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Şirvan. The closest is 20 Yanvar Abidəsi (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Şirvan

15 parks within 100 km of Şirvan. The closest is Kafe (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Şirvan

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Şirvan. The closest is Gil Island (59 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Gil Island · river spot · Karadag Raion · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Qarasu · river spot · Karadag Raion · ~66 km · Must-see
  • Çigil · river spot · Karadag Raion · ~68 km · Must-see
  • Zənbil Adası · river spot · Karadag Raion · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Səngi Muğan · river spot · Karadag Raion · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Podvodnyye Islands · river spot · Karadag Raion · ~60 km

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Museums near Şirvan

6 museums within 100 km of Şirvan. The closest is Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Şirvan

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Şirvan. The closest is Axmaz Göl (7 km); the best-known is Lake Hajikabul (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Şirvan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 166 km on the road.

  1. Start in Şirvan
  2. 8 km Lake Hajikabul · lake, Shirvan District
  3. 25 km Pirsaat Su Anbarı · lake, Hajigabul District
  4. 41 km Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscapes · nature spot, Karadag Raion
  5. 2 km Roman Legion Xii Inscriptions \ Qubustan · heritage site, Karadag Raion
  6. 55 km Şirvan Milli Parkı və Qoruğu \ Salyan rayonu · nature spot, Salyan District
  7. 35 km Back to Şirvan

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From travellers near Şirvan

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How to reach Şirvan

    All places near Şirvan by distance

    Within 15 km of Şirvan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Şirvan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs2022Haci Zeynalabdin Tagiyev Məscidi (1 km)
    Forts & heritage61820 Yanvar Abidəsi (3 km)
    Parks1515Kafe (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves010Gil Island (59 km)
    Other attractions57Filtrli Su Satışı (2 km)
    Museums56Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Axmaz Göl (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Fədək Zoopark (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Gobustan Mud Volcanoes (51 km)
    Churches11Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Sabirabad) (50 km)

    Şirvan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Şirvan?

    Lake Hajikabul (lake, about 8 km), Kafe (park, about 1 km), İnci Restoran (park, about 1 km), Haci Zeynalabdin Tagiyev Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Şirvan şəhər Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), İmam Hüseyn Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 2 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 20 mosques & dargahs, 6 forts & heritage, 15 parks, 5 other attractions, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Şirvan?

    Haci Zeynalabdin Tagiyev Məscidi, about 1 km by road; Şirvan şəhər Məscidi (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Şirvan?

    20 Yanvar Abidəsi, about 3 km by road; Səməd Vurğun heykəli (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Şirvan?

    Kafe, about 1 km by road; İnci Restoran (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Şirvan?

    Start in Şirvan, visit Lake Hajikabul, then Pirsaat Su Anbarı, then Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscapes, then Roman Legion Xii Inscriptions \ Qubustan, then Şirvan Milli Parkı və Qoruğu \ Salyan rayonu, and drive back — about 166 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Şirvan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Şirvan

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