Sheki
Azerbaijan
- Safety rating
- 8.5/10
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn are ideal, while summer brings cooler mountain air than the lowlands.
- Population
- 0.1M
Overview
Sheki is a picturesque silk-road town in the Caucasus foothills, famed for its dazzling Khan's Palace adorned with stained-glass shebeke windows. Cobbled lanes, caravanserais, and sweet halva make it a highlight of any Azerbaijan trip.
Top attractions
The UNESCO-listed Khan's Palace, the old caravanserai, and the Albanian church at nearby Kish are must-sees.
Getting around
The compact historic core is walkable, with taxis useful for the upper old town and surrounding villages.