Sheki

Silk Road town in the foothills

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Sheki Khan's Palace · Historic palace

An 18th-century summer palace of stained-glass shebeke and painted walls. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Sheki Caravanserai · Historic site

A grand restored Silk Road caravanserai, now atmospheric to visit and stay. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Sheki Old Town & Bazaar · Historic district

Cobbled streets of craftsmen, halva makers and a lively bazaar. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Kish Albanian Church · Church

An ancient round-towered church in a village just above Sheki. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Sheki Silk Factory · Cultural Site

Traditional carpet and textile workshop demonstrating centuries-old Azerbaijani weaving techniques. Best: Sep–May

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