Gyalyarsan-Gyoryarsan Fortress
Gyalyarsan-Gyoryarsan Fortress is a fort in Azerbaijan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Shaki Khan Palace and Upper Caravanserai.
Shaki Khan Palace
Photo: Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan, 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. Shaki Khan Palace is situated 3½ km southeast of Gyalyarsan-Gyoryarsan Fortress.
Upper Caravanserai
The Upper Caravanserai is a historical monument in Sheki, Azerbaijan. A part of the building is now used as a hotel. Upper Caravanserai is situated 3½ km southeast of Gyalyarsan-Gyoryarsan Fortress.
Juma Masjid
Mosque
Photo: Urek Meniashvili, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Sheki Juma Mosque is a mosque and historical architectural monument, located in the territory of the Yukhari Bash State Historical-Architectural Reserve in Sheki, Azerbaijan. Juma Masjid is situated 2½ km southeast of Gyalyarsan-Gyoryarsan Fortress.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sheki and Kish.
Sheki
Photo: Urek Meniashvili, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shaki is Azerbaijan's true travel gem, a small city off on the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Rich in Islamic architecture, Silk Road history, good food, and friendly people, this is travel and leisure in the Caucasus at its finest.
Kish
Photo: Grandmaster, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kiş is a village and municipality in the Shaki Rayon of Azerbaijan. It is about 5 km north of Shaki. It has a population of 6,244.
Gyalyarsan-Gyoryarsan Fortress
- Type: Fort
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Asia
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Latitude
41.2184° or 41° 13′ 6″ northLongitude
47.16165° or 47° 9′ 42″ eastElevation
785 metres (2,575 feet)Open location code
8HH96596+9MGeoNames ID
8393999
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