Places worth the detour in Xətai raion
126 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Xətai raion, Azerbaijan, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (41). Best known: Palace of the Shirvanshahs. 99 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 126
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 66 are on the map and on the Azerbaijan pages.
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2.Maiden Tower
Built landmarks · 12th century · Renowned
12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan
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3.Baku TV Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
A free standing concrete telecommunications tower in Baku, Azerbaijan
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4.National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Museum in Baku, Azerbaijan
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5.Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Opera house in Baku, Azerbaijan
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7.Ateshgah of Baku
Museums & culture · 18th century · Notable
Fire Temple in Surakhany, Baku, Azerbaijan
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15.Juma Mosque in Baku
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
A 12th century mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan
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16.Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Theatre in Baku, Azerbaijan
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17.Heydar Mosque
Sacred sites · Notable
Mosque named after Heydar Aliyev in Binagadi, Baku, Azerbaijan
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18.Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Church in Baku Governorate, Russian Empire
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25.Beyler Mosque
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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27.Chin Mosque
Sacred sites · 14th century · Notable
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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28.Church of the Immaculate Conception
Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic church in Baku, Azerbaijan
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29.Sheikh Ibrahim Mosque
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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31.Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Baku
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33.Hajji Bani mosque
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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35.Molla Ahmad Mosque
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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36.Khidir Mosque
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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40.Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theater in Baku
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41.Jinn Mosque
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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45.Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
State museum in Azerbaijan
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46.Independence Museum of Azerbaijan
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Baku, Azerbaijan
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47.St. Gregory the Illuminator's Church
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Baku, Azerbaijan
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48.Church of the Holy Virgin
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Baku, Azerbaijan
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49.Gileyli Mosque
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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51.Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
A mosque and historical architectural monument located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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55.Monument to Nikola Tesla (Baku)
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Monument in Azerbaijan
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56.The Declaration of Independence monument
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Monument in Baku, Azerbaijan
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57.Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Azerbaijan
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58.House-Museum of Jalil Mammadguluzadeh (Baku)
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Azerbaijan
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59.Rashid Behbudov State Song Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Azerbaijan
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60.Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Musical theatre in Baku
