Shaki

Shaki is one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan. In medieval sources it is mentioned as Shaki, Shaka, Shakki, etc. It is located on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus. Its centre is Shaki city. The northern part of the Shaki region is a part of the southern slopes of Main Caucasus Range, central part is a part of Ganikh-Ayrichay valley, the southern part is a part of Ajinohur low mountains. Among the mountains there are Ajinohur trench (100–200 m) and Shaki plateau (200–400 m) in Shaki region. Absolute height reaches 3683 m on the dividing range of Main Caucasus Range.

ŞThe nature of Shaki is very diverse. There are many species of animals and plants. Mountain-forest chestnut, mountain-forest brown, forest-meadow, and gray-chestnut soils are widespread. Oaks, beeches, and walnut trees dominate in the forests. It has rich animal world.

As a result of charming nature, unique historical and architectural monuments, developed crafts and maintaining rich historical and cultural heritage, Shaki has become significant tourist region of Azerbaijan.

In winter, the entry of Arctic and temperate air masses into the territory results in warm weather. In summer, local mountain breeze and valley breezes form in Shaki. The reason for this is the difference in the pressure between the mountain and the valley. The Greater Caucasus Range prevents cold winds from the north. Therefore, the temperature in January in Shaki is 0.5 °C. Average annual temperature in Shaki is 12 °C. Average temperature in June and August ranges 20 to 25 °C.

The population of Shaki region is 184172 people. 68360 of them live on the territory of the city and 115812 - on rural territories.

Sights of Shaki:

Chalabi Khan restaurant, Palace of Shaki Khans, Round temple or Nukha Three Saints Church, Upper Caravanserai, Albanian Temple in Kish

Shaki cuisine 

Sheki cuisine traditionally brings to mind Sheki baklava and piti. We can also mention candy (nabat), boiled sugar and sweet peshvang.