Nizami Ganjavi Mausoleum

Tour starts at agreed time from the meeting point or hotel. From Baku to Ganja is 4 hours driving distance. Our First stop is Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi. Nizami Mausoleum — Located near the city of Ganja, where Nizami Ganjavi was born. The city proudly honors him with this massive burial vault and memorial complex. The structure is a 20 m high cylindrical marble building and a park surrounding it. Near the mausoleum is a bronze monument praising the works created by the immortal poet. Nizami’s name was carved in gold just above the entrance. Guests spend here approximately 20 minutes.

Shah Abbas Mosque

Our Second destination is Shah Abbas Mosque. The distance from Nizami Mausoleum to this point is only 15 minutes by car. The Shah Abbas Mosque or Ganja Juma Mosque is a historic mosque built in the 17th century in the Arran architectural style, located on the left bank of the Ganja River in the historical center of Ganja. It is one of the main attractions of the city is the 17th century with two tall minarets and a dome with interesting decoration. The Ganja Juma Mosque continues the portal-dome traditions of medieval Azerbaijani architecture in terms of its general architectural composition, planning, constructive and artistic-decorative features. The main building of the complex is a mosque building whose construction is attributed to 1606. Guests will spend here 15-20 minutes.