Şəki

Şəki is a city in , and has about 65,800 residents. Şəki is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Shaki Khan Palace and Upper Caravanserai.

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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.

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The is a historical monument in , . A part of the building is now used as a hotel.

Museum
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Mirza Fatali Akhundov, also known as Mirza Fatali Akhundzade, or Mirza Fath-Ali Akhundzadeh, was a celebrated Iranian Azerbaijani author, playwright, atheist, philosopher, and literary critic who lived most of his life in the Russian Empire.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sheki.

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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.

Şəki

Latitude
41.1896° or 41° 11′ 22″ north
Longitude
47.1809° or 47° 10′ 51″ east
Population
65,800
Open location code
8HH955QJ+R9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 280006099
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­city
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Ukrainian—“Şəki” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “شكي”
  • Russian: “Шеки”
  • Ukrainian: “Шекі”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Akel fitnes and Dağ Dibi qəbirstanlıq \ Şəki.

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