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Shaki City

Shaki is 's true travel gem, a small city off on the forested slopes of the . Rich in Islamic architecture, Silk Road history, good food, and friendly people, this is travel and leisure in the at its finest.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Shaki Khan Palace and Upper Caravanserai.

Photo: Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Palace of Shaki Khans in , northwestern , is a historic monument that once served as the summer residence of the Shaki khans. It was constructed in 1797 under the rule of Muhammad Husayn Khan Mushtaq. is situated 3½ km northeast of Shaki City.

Photo: Gilad.rom, CC BY 2.5.
The is a historical monument in , . A part of the building is now used as a hotel.

Mosque
Photo: Cekli829, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a former and cultural historical and architectural monument of the 19th century located in the city of , .

Shaki City

Latitude
41.1833° or 41° 11′ north
Longitude
47.1667° or 47° 10′ east
Population
68,400
Elevation
503 metres (1,650 feet)
Open location code
8HH955M8+8M
Geo­Names ID
828303
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Satellite Map

Discover Shaki City from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Azerbaijani to Norwegian Nynorsk—“Shaki City” goes by many names.
  • Azerbaijani: “Şəki”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Şǝki”
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: “Şǝki”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ağcaqayın Dağı and Gyalyarsan-Gyoryarsan Fortress.

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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikivoyage page “Shaki City”. Photo: Urek Meniashvili, CC BY-SA 3.0.