Absheron Castles Tour: Explore Historical Museums & Architectural Wonders of the Peninsula
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Baku
Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of the Absheron Peninsula on the Absheron Castles Tour. Visit ancient museums, explore historical sites, and marvel at the beauty of the castles.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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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.
What's Included
- 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
What's Not Included
- Any Meals & drinks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
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.
Location
Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex
Mira St., 5, Qala district
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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15des1976
Feb 9, 2023
A great half day trip for anyone interested in history - Very punctual pick up from my hotel
Both the driver and Elmir my guide were professional and friendly
For the trip we visited three sights and being a fan of castles I enjoyed all
Sadly Mardakan castle was closed due to renovations but Ramana was great
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Cjschreiner
May 30, 2022
Fast castle adventure - Not being familiar with what castles are like in the Baku area this gave you a quick introduction to it. Our guide, Elsever, gave good insight into the castles. The other thing that was great about the tour is that the castles were pretty empty except for some school children doing a class trip. Be careful going to the top of the castles as the stairs are tiny in some areas.
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