Lankaran is a city in the south of Azerbaijan. The city is located on the coast of the Caspian Sea. This is one of the most beautiful cities of the Azerbaijan Republic. Exquisite architecture, wonderful climate and magnificent natural landscapes are the hallmarks of this city. Fertile soil contributes to the prosperity of agriculture, the presence of thermal springs attracts tourists and people who want to improve their health. A long history and an abundance of historical and cultural attractions do not leave fans of antiquities indifferent. Landmarks of Lankaran are well preserved. Lankaran fortress is one of the main attractions of the city. This is one of the most important buildings of the Talysh Khanate, it was its conquest by Russian troops in 1812 that served as the reason for the signing of the Gulistan Peace Treaty.
Fortress Zindan or Round Fortress. The fortress was built approximately in 1747-1768. Nadir Shah started the construction of this Fortress. The Round Fortress was a stronghold in wars. Currently, the Fortress is protected by the state as an architectural monument.
House-Museum of Mirahmad Khan. The three-storey house is located in the center of Lankaran and is the first multi-storey building in the city. The collections of the Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Lankaran are located in the house of Mirahmad Khan. The permanent exhibition of the museum contains household items, clothes, carpets and various historical documents.
House-Museum of Mirahmad Khan.
You can also visit the Lankaran Museum of History and Ethnography Khan Palace, Lankaran Lighthouse, City Bazaar, House-Museum of Hazi Aslanov.
House-Museum of Hazi Aslanov.
Hotels with beautiful beaches have been built on the shores of the Caspian Sea in Lankaran. There are a lot of restaurants with delicious food.
Lankaran cuisine is rich and varied. The most famous local dish is lavangi, which is made from chicken or fish and stuffed with nuts, onions and sumac. Lavangi is cooked in a clay oven called tandur.
In the village of Haftoni, a sanatorium Springs Wellness Resort was built. One of the beautiful lakes in Lankaran is Khanbulan lake, which originates high in the mountains of the Girkan Reserve.
Khanbulan lake
The climate here is warm subtropical. There are a lot of tea and citrus plantations in Lankaran. Rice is also grown here. The best time to visit is early autumn when tangerines, lemons and kumquats are ripe. Lankaran is located in the middle between the Kyzylagadzhsky Reserve and the Girkansky National Park.
Kyzylagadzhsky Reserve
Girkansky National Park
In the reserves you can see ancient iron trees, unique Caucasian leopards, wild boar, wolf, fox. In the Kyzylagadzh Reserve, you can see a variety of migratory birds.
Today Lankaran is one of the main tourist centers of Azerbaijan. In the high season, along with business travelers, a large number of tourists come to the city who just want to have a good time, walk around the beautiful surroundings, go to the mountains, and relax on the beach near the sea. Most travelers who come to the city seek to learn as much as possible about the city, its surroundings and attractions. Interesting and diverse tours to Lankaran will remain in your memory for a lifetime. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the most beautiful places in Lankaran.