Noah’s MausoleumAras ReservoirAshabi KahfŞəhidlər XiyabanıSaint Stepanos MonasteryImamzadeh Complex in Nakhchivan
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Tazakend

Tazakend is a town in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic district, Azerbaijan. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches and 21 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Noah’s Mausoleum, Yusif Ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum and Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan.

39.1546° N, 45.4428° E

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km81
Must-see75
Notable202
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Noah’s Mausoleum, tomb near Tazakend
Must-see

Noah’s Mausoleum

Tomb · 7 km

Yusif Ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum, tomb near Tazakend
Must-see

Yusif Ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum

Tomb · 7 km

Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan, mosque near Tazakend
Must-see

Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan

Mosque · 8 km

Places near Tazakend by type

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One day from Tazakend

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

107 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Tazakend
  2. Ashabi Kahfviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Noah’s Mausoleumtomb · 1.5 hrs
  4. Aras Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Saint Stepanos Monasterymonastery · 1 hrs
  6. Imamzadeh Complex in Nakhchivanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Tazakend
Today’s loopTazakendStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tazakend?

Noah’s Mausoleum (tomb, about 7 km), Yusif Ibn Kuseyir Mausoleum (tomb, about 7 km), Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan (mosque, about 8 km), Momine Khatun Mausoleum (tomb, about 8 km), Aras Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Ashabi Kahf (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

81 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 12 buddhist sites, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tazakend?

Ashabi Kahf, about 18 km by road; Ilandagh (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tazakend?

St. Hovhannes Church (Tumbul), about 3 km by road; St. Gevorg Church (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tazakend?

Start in Tazakend, visit Ashabi Kahf, then Noah’s Mausoleum, then Aras Reservoir, then Saint Stepanos Monastery, then Imamzadeh Complex in Nakhchivan, and drive back — about 107 km by road in all.