Sheki Tours & Holidays
Sheki Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The Ancient Town of Sheki was at the centre of the trade routes crossing the region. Silk embroidered in gold by local craftsmen was exported from Sheki to the four corners of the known world. The palace of the 18th century ruling khans makes a journey here worthwhile. The Ancient Town of Shemakha is one of the country's oldest settlements and a former capital of the Shirvanshahs. ...
The Ancient Town of Sheki was at the centre of the trade routes crossing the region. Silk embroidered in gold by local craftsmen was exported from Sheki to the four corners of the known world. The palace of the 18th century ruling khans makes a journey here worthwhile. The Ancient Town of Shemakha is one of the country's oldest settlements and a former capital of the Shirvanshahs.
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Hunt for Silk Road treasures
Sheki is one of the oldest towns in the Caucasus, founded more than 2,700 years ago. Here discover the work of jewellers, potters, engravers and embroiders, who for centuries have sold their goods to Moscow, St Petersburg and even Western Europe.
Explore Sheki Khans' Palace
Visit the stunning Palace of the Sheki Khans, once the summer residence and a must-see for any visit to Azerbaijan. With its magnificent frescoes, typical Azeri shebeke windows and mosaics, the palace was recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.