Khojaly District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Xocalı

Xocalı is a town in Khojaly District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 5,810 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums and 11 churches. The must-see places are Askeran Fortress (5 km), Kənd Məscidi (11 km) and Artsakh State Museum (14 km).

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Xocalı at a glance

Location
Khojaly District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 5,810
Coordinates
39.9130° N, 46.7903° E
Places within 50 km
171 (33 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 Xocalı

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Forts & heritage near Xocalı

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Xocalı. The closest is Xarabalıq (4 km); the best-known is Askeran Fortress (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Xocalı

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Xocalı. The closest is Kətikdağ (7 km); the best-known is Bovurxan Dağı (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Bovurxan Dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Jidir Plain · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Kətikdağ · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~7 km
  • Qarqar Dağı · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~7 km
  • Qusardağ · viewpoint · Khojaly District · ~13 km
  • Little Kirs · viewpoint · Shusha District · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Xocalı

24 museums within 100 km of Xocalı. The closest is Muzey (6 km); the best-known is Artsakh State Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Xocalı

24 churches within 100 km of Xocalı. The closest is Holy Mother of God Cathedral (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Xocalı

21 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Xocalı. The closest is Kənd Məscidi (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Xocalı

14 treks within 100 km of Xocalı. The closest is Janapar - Section 08 - Stepanakert to Patara (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Xocalı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Xocalı
  2. 17 km Khachin-Turbatli Mausoleum · tomb, Khojaly District
  3. 14 km Askeran Fortress · heritage site, Khojaly District
  4. 15 km Kənd Məscidi · mosque or dargah, Khojaly District
  5. 5 km Artsakh State Museum · museum, Khankendi
  6. 1 km Holy Mother of God Cathedral · church, Khankendi
  7. 15 km Back to Xocalı

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Xocalı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6079Xarabalıq (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2460Kətikdağ (7 km)
    Museums2124Muzey (6 km)
    Churches1124Holy Mother of God Cathedral (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1721Kənd Məscidi (11 km)
    Treks1014Janapar - Section 08 - Stepanakert to Patara (10 km)
    Caves813Indakar K'arayr (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Xaçınçay Su Anbarı (19 km)
    Buddhist sites58Gandzasar Monastery (34 km)
    Waterfalls37Trailhead to Karintak (21 km)
    Other attractions57Biz və Bizim Dağlar Abidəsi (11 km)
    Parks33Qələbə Parkı (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Shusha State Historical and Architectural Reserve (23 km)

    Xocalı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Xocalı?

    Askeran Fortress (heritage site, about 5 km), Kənd Məscidi (mosque or dargah, about 11 km), Artsakh State Museum (museum, about 14 km), Holy Mother of God Cathedral (church, about 15 km), Khachin-Turbatli Mausoleum (tomb, about 17 km), Bovurxan Dağı (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 11 churches, 17 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Xocalı?

    Xarabalıq, about 4 km by road; Askeran Fortress (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Xocalı?

    Kətikdağ, about 7 km by road; Qarqar Dağı (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Xocalı?

    Muzey, about 6 km by road; Kənd muzeyi (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Xocalı?

    Start in Xocalı, visit Khachin-Turbatli Mausoleum, then Askeran Fortress, then Kənd Məscidi, then Artsakh State Museum, then Holy Mother of God Cathedral, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Xocalı?

    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 Xocalı

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