Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery Tour: Unearth Azerbaijan History and Mystical Art
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2 Ratings
Bakı
Unearth the history and mystical art of Azerbaijan at the Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery. Discover colorful artwork, explore changing regimes, and experience a meditative trip away from the city.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery - You’ll visit both the shrine of Sofi Hamid and surrounding cemetery after about 1 hour ride. Our guide will give you a historical overview of this place and local customs practiced within the shrine. After, you will have an hour to explore the enigmatic gravestones together with your guide.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

What do firearms, serpents, samovars, tea cups, fruits, bovines, and deer share? The uniquely mystifying Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery, adorned with weird symbols and vibrant hues, is the answer. To the average local, this place remains obscure, yet Sofi Hamid cryptically narrates the tale of Azerbaijan’s cultural history and local shared faith better than any other national relic. Prepare to be captivated by its unique allure and supernatural reminiscences!

Projected to be competing against venues like Romania’s Merry Cemetery and Paris’ Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Sofi Hamid is set to join the ranks of the world’s most extraordinary burial grounds soon.

Key incentives for visiting include:

  • A rare opportunity to uncover locally-inspired, belief-based vibrant artworks
  • A chance to witness the evolution of political systems and people’s lives over centuries
  • A tranquil journey across the windswept landscapes, offering a respite from urban frenzy
  • An absolute must-visit for those intrigued by the occult, Sufism, and the Soviet era artwork
  • Travel Time is already included in total tour duration
Location
Nursace
Üzeyir Hacıbəyov
Stay at the exit of Sahil metro station and our guide will meet you there. Our guide will have a badge with their name and Baku Tours logo on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Josvandoormaal
May 8, 2023
Nice experience! Would recommend - We had a very nice experience. Would recommend visiting as this is unlike any graveyard I have ever seen.
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Travellerue
Jul 5, 2023
Off the beaten path - Interesting tour in a place where people usually don't go. If you have enough time, off the beaten path is this cemetery. Many tombs are particular and colorfoul. I had ARIF as guide and enjoyed my time. He's young, likes his job and his English is EXCELLENT. We also went to the Candy Cane Mountains: I suggest even this spectacular place.
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