Guba, Historical town in northeastern Azerbaijan.
Located at 600 meters above sea level on the northeastern slopes of Shahdag mountain, Quba extends along the right bank of the Kudyal river.
In the mid-18th century, Hussain Ali established Quba as a fortified city, which gained prominence under Fatali Khan's rule from 1758 to 1789.
The city maintains Azerbaijan's largest Mountain Jews community and preserves traditional carpet weaving techniques through the Qadim Quba manufacturing company.
The region contains 155 educational facilities, including schools, vocational centers, and medical institutions serving a population of 47,200 residents.
The Guba Genocide Memorial, established in 2013, stands at the location of mass graves discovered in 2007.
Location: Quba rayonu
Address: Quba, Azerbaijan Quba Quba
GPS coordinates: 41.35807,48.50679
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:46
Azerbaijan combines contemporary architecture with ancient heritage. Baku showcases modern skyscrapers alongside medieval monuments in its fortified city. The landscapes include the Caucasus Mountains with traditional villages and ski resorts. The territory contains mud volcanoes in Gobustan, natural gas flames, and the Caspian Sea coast. Historical buildings, museums, and religious structures reflect the country's history through different periods.
Mount Bazardüzü
56.4 km
Szalbuzdag
59.2 km
Babadağ
41.3 km
Shahdag National Park
52.8 km
Altyaghach National Park
61.7 km
Saint Gregory Church
57.4 km
Ismailli State Reserve
55.2 km
Afurja Waterfall
24.5 km
Mausoleum of Sheikh Juneyd
27.1 km
Six Dome Synagogue
975 m
Guba Genocide Memorial Complex
1.2 km
Sakinakhanim Mosque
530 m
Gilgilçay barrier
53.8 km
Museo Ajty de conocimiento local
51.8 km
The Museum of Mountain Jews
1.1 km
Historical-ethnographic museum of Khinalig village
37.5 km
Juma Mosque
764 m
Old Bridge (Kusary)
9.3 km
Dome bathhouse
433 m
Museum of History and Ethnography in Quba
511 m
Narimanov Park
10 km
Rustov mosque
13.2 km
Zavaro mosque
58.2 km
Lahij Museum of Local History
58 km
Ismayilli State Nature Reserve
57.6 km
Birinji Nugadi village mosque
5.9 km
Samursky National Park
54.8 km
Мост через Гюльгерычай (Советское)
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