Shusha District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Xankandi

Xankandi is a town in Shusha District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 53,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 19 museums. The must-see places are Artsakh State Museum (1 km), Holy Mother of God Cathedral (1 km) and Kənd Məscidi (5 km).

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Xankandi at a glance

Location
Shusha District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 53,100
Coordinates
39.8177° N, 46.7528° E
Places within 50 km
169 (36 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 churches and museums

Top places to visit near Xankandi

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

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Xankandi. The closest is Səadət Sarayı (1 km); the best-known is Panaհ-Ali Khan Palace (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Xankandi

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Xankandi. The closest is Jidir Plain (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Jidir Plain · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Bovurxan Dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Little Kirs · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Great Kirs · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Düzağa · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~13 km
  • Kətikdağ · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~13 km

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Churches near Xankandi

25 churches within 100 km of Xankandi. The closest is Holy Mother of God Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Xankandi

23 museums within 100 km of Xankandi. The closest is Karabakh State Museum of Local History (1 km); the best-known is Artsakh State Museum (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Xankandi

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Xankandi. The closest is Kənd Məscidi (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Xankandi

14 treks within 100 km of Xankandi. The closest is Janapar - Section 07 - Shushi to Stepanakert (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Xankandi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Xankandi
  2. 1 km Holy Mother of God Cathedral · church, Khankendi
  3. 7 km Saatly Mosque · mosque, Shusha District
  4. 1 km Chol Gala Mosque · mosque, Shusha District
  5. 10 km Kənd Məscidi · mosque or dargah, Khojaly District
  6. 5 km Artsakh State Museum · museum, Khankendi
  7. 0 km Back to Xankandi

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    Within 15 km of Xankandi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Xankandi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5178Səadət Sarayı (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2858Jidir Plain (9 km)
    Churches1525Holy Mother of God Cathedral (1 km)
    Museums1923Karabakh State Museum of Local History (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1721Kənd Məscidi (5 km)
    Treks1114Janapar - Section 07 - Shushi to Stepanakert (4 km)
    Caves913Shusha Cave Camp (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Xaçınçay Su Anbarı (33 km)
    Buddhist sites510Gtichavank Monastery (37 km)
    Waterfalls49Trailhead to Karintak (8 km)
    Other attractions58Biz və Bizim Dağlar Abidəsi (3 km)
    Parks33Victory Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Shusha State Historical and Architectural Reserve (9 km)

    Xankandi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Xankandi?

    Artsakh State Museum (museum, about 1 km), Holy Mother of God Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Kənd Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 5 km), Chol Gala Mosque (mosque, about 7 km), Saatly Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Kanach Zham (church, about 8 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 19 museums, 17 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Xankandi?

    Səadət Sarayı, about 1 km by road; II Dünya Müharibəsi Memorialı (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Xankandi?

    Jidir Plain, about 9 km by road; Bovurxan Dağı (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Xankandi?

    Holy Mother of God Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Kanach Zham (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Xankandi?

    Start in Xankandi, visit Holy Mother of God Cathedral, then Saatly Mosque, then Chol Gala Mosque, then Kənd Məscidi, then Artsakh State Museum, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Xankandi?

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

    Towns near Xankandi

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