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Things to see in Gədəbəy (Azerbaijan): 17 places and when to go
Gədəbəy is a town in Azerbaijan, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Mountains (11), History (5). The best known are Maiden Tower, Koroghlu Fortress and Charek monastery. The best time to come is September; also possible: March to August and October to November. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Azerbaijan · 40.5656, 45.8161
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Mountains (11) · History (5) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- March to August and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- GNJ Ganja, 47 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Qocadağ, at 3,318 m.
What to see in Gədəbəy
The places in and around Gədəbəy, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Maiden TowerMedieval defensive tower in Söyüdlü, Gadabay, Azerbaijan7.5 km
- Koroghlu FortressFortress in Gadabay, Azerbaijan10 km
- Charek monasteryMonastery in Azerbaijan6.9 km
- Böyük Qaramurad MonasteryMonastery in Azerbaijan14 km
- Gora AgkayaMountain in Azerbaijan22 km
- Gora ChobandagMountain in Azerbaijan16 km
- Gora KhachakayaMountain in Azerbaijan19 km
- Gora MaskhitMountain in Azerbaijan11 km
- Gora KanlyMountain in Azerbaijan17 km
- QaradağMountain in Azerbaijan5.4 km
- Skala KyzylkayaMountain in Azerbaijan1.9 km
- QocadağMountain in Azerbaijan23 km
- Gora ShakarbekMountain in Azerbaijan11 km
- AlagöllərWikimedia disambiguation page28 km
- Çolpan yüksəkliyiSummit6.7 km
- Gədəbəy Tarix Diyarşünaslıq MuzeyiMuseum1.3 km
- KoroğluTurkish poet and hero of the epic of Köroğlu5.4 km
When to go to Gədəbəy
The best time to visit Gədəbəy is September; also possible: March to August and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:24
- FebBetter not10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprPossible13:05
- MayPossible14:15
- JunPossible14:53
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctPossible10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecBetter not9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In September, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Azerbaijan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gədəbəy
The nearest main airport is Ganja International Airport (GNJ, Ganja), 47 km as the crow flies. How to get around Azerbaijan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ganja, Azerbaijan5 places47 km
- Stepanakert41 places115 km
- Shaki, Azerbaijan10 places134 km
- Kapan7 places160 km
- Qabala8 places177 km
- Lankaran5 places329 km
And all of Azerbaijan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gədəbəy?
The best known: Maiden Tower, Koroghlu Fortress, Charek monastery, Böyük Qaramurad Monastery, Gora Agkaya. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gədəbəy?
September; also possible: March to August and October to November. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Gədəbəy?
The nearest main airport is Ganja International Airport (GNJ), 47 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gədəbəy as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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