• Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex - The Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve is a complex of museums in Baku, Azerbaijan. The area of the museum extends to approximately 2 hectares. It is located in Gala, 40km far from Baku and bears the name of this district. Gala-State Historical Ethnographic Reserve is devoted to the history of the Absheron Peninsula.The reserve was established in the year of 2008 under the auspices of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. This impressive open-air park-museum features several furnished, traditional-style Absheron buildings
  such as a house, blacksmith’s forge, potters’ workshop. Some are originals while others are reconstructions, and all are set amid a wide range of archaeological finds and petroglyphs. There’s minimal shade so visiting in mid-summer can be exhausting.Three different types of museums: Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography (open-air), Castle Museum (partly open-air), and the Museum of Antiques are located on the territory of the reserve.

• Professional Licensed Tour Guide & Driver
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Hotel pickup & drop-off service
• Complimentary bottled water daily (0.5 L per person)
• Access to touristic destinations as per tour itinerary

• Any Meals & drinks
• All fees and/or taxes
• Personal Expenses

Join us for a journey through the Absheron Castles Tour where we explore age-old sites such as Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve, Mardakan Quadrangular Castle, Ramana Castle, and Mardakan Round Castle, all found on the Absheron Peninsula. As part of this tour, you’ll be introduced to these sites’ rich history and stunning architecture. You will also have the opportunity to explore three unique museums: The Open-Air Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography, the Castle Museum, which is partially open-air, and the Museum of Antiques contained within the Gala Museum Complex.

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