Azerbaijan and Armenia (a historical and cultural journey to explore the South Caucasus)

Azerbaijan and Armenia, two small countries located in the South Caucasus, have a long history and profound cultural heritage, and are worth visiting. Here, you can enjoy people of different races, cultures and religions and their cultural heritage. This article will show you how to make a perfect historical and cultural tour in these two countries.

Map of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country with a long history and rich cultural heritage and natural landscape. You can start your journey from the capital Baku, where there is the oldest oil exploration field in the world and the old city listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Here, you can enjoy the ancient city walls, palaces, mosques and traditional markets in Baku. In addition, you can also visit Azerbaijan National Museum, Ahmed Yesevi Mosque and other famous scenic spots.

Starting from Baku, you can go to another famous city in Azerbaijan-Sheki, where there is the largest crater lake in the world-Gobus Lake. You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and traditional Azerbaijani culture here.

Map of Armenia

Armenia is a country with a long history and rich cultural heritage. Here, you can enjoy ancient churches, monasteries and castles, as well as traditional food and beautiful natural scenery.

You can start your journey from Yerevan, the capital. There are Notre Dame Cathedral, the oldest Christian church in the world, Garni Abbey, which is listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, and other famous scenic spots.

From Yerevan, you can go to Goris, another famous Armenian city, where there is the oldest castle in the world-Garni Castle. You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and Armenian traditional culture here.

scheduling

If you want to have a perfect historical and cultural tour in Azerbaijan and Armenia, you can follow the following itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Baku and visit the old city of Baku and Ahmed Yesevi Mosque.

The next day: Go to Sheki and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Gobs Lake.

Day 3: Go to Yerevan and visit Notre Dame Church and Garni Monastery.

Day 4: Go to Goris and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Garni Castle.

Day 5: Return to Baku and visit famous scenic spots such as Azerbaijan National Museum.