Ganja, Historical city in western Azerbaijan
Ganja extends along both banks of the Ganja River, featuring wide boulevards lined with centuries-old plane trees and buildings from different architectural periods.
The city served as the capital of the Ganja Khanate until 1804, when it came under Russian control and received the name Yelizavetpol for over a century.
The Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum stands as a monument to the 12th-century poet who created influential works of Persian literature read throughout Central and Western Asia.
Ganja International Airport connects the city with regular flights to Baku, Istanbul, and Moscow, while local buses provide transportation within the urban area.
The Bottle House, constructed in 1967, incorporates over 48,000 glass bottles of different colors and shapes into its walls, creating patterns visible from the street.
Location: Azerbaijan
Inception: 660
Elevation above the sea: 408 m
Website: http://ganja-ih.gov.az
GPS coordinates: 40.68278,46.36056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:41
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.
Gates of Ganja
6.8 km
Imamzadeh Mausoleum
6.5 km
Ganja City Stadium
2.6 km
Nizami Mausoleum
6.1 km
Juma Mosque of Ganja
602 m
Old Ganja archeological complex
6.3 km
Bottle house of Ganja
431 m
Heydar Aliyev Park
2.9 km
Ganja Fortress
812 m
Ganja State Philharmonic Hall
704 m
Saint John church, Ganja
1.5 km
St. Sarkis Church (Ganja, Azerbaijan)
1.7 km
Ganja State Drama Theater
1.3 km
Khan's Garden
813 m
Nizami Ganjavi Ganja State History-Ethnography Museum
364 m
Nizami Gəncəvi Muzeyi
6 km
Tomb of Javad Khan
623 m
Ganja State Puppet Theatre
1.4 km
Shah Abbasi Caravanserai of Ganja
452 m
Chokak hammam
632 m
Lutheran Church of Ganja
1.4 km
Xalq Cümhuriyyəti binası
968 m
The Office of Javad Khan
1.4 km
Ozan mosque, Ganja
1.6 km
Husseiniya Mosque, Ganja
331 m
Saint Grigor Church in Ganja
2.5 km
Şahsevənlər mosque
1.1 km
Zarrabi mosque
1.4 kmReviews
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