Shamakhi Wine Tasting Day Trip

Juma Mosque

This oldest and largest mosque in Azerbaijan, Shamakhi Dzhuma, according to the legend was built in the 8th century when Shamakhi was chosen as a residence by an Arabian caliph.Therefore Shamakhi Dzhuma is considered as one of the earliest mosques of Transcaucasia. The composition of Shamakhi Dzhuma has no analogues in Azerbaijan. After significant destructions caused to the mosque during wars and earthquakes it has been repeatedly reconstructed and restored. The mosque was practically built up anew on the old foundation without losing main principles of its structure. Built more than 1,200 years ago Shamakhi Dzhuma mosque still remains one of the largest cult structures of the Caucasus.

Shamakhi region is located at the 120km distance from Baku city. This beautiful region is well-known with its vine plants, mountains, thick forests and mesmerizing nature. Abqora restaurant is one of the best locations for wine tasting, as it cooperates with adherently located Meysari Wine Factory, where they produce wines out of the nearby vine plants in which you can stroll and feel the nature. You have chance to see the production process of wine. You will have an unforgettable moment there for a lifetime.

Diri Baba Mausoleum

The Diri Baba Mausoleum – is a mausoleum of Sheikh Diri Baba, located in Qobustan (town) of Gobustan Rayon of Azerbaijan. There is a unique monument – a two-storeyed mausoleum-mosque of the 15th century called “Diri-Baba”, located opposite an ancient cemetery – on the way from Baku to Shamakhi. For a long time, local residents believed in a legend that a sacred person called Diri Baba was buried here and remained imperishable. However, many legends and mystic events are related to this monument. That is why the mausoleum attracts many pilgrims and curious people since the 17th century.