Guba District is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located 168 km from Baku. The fertile region surrounding Quba is best known for its production of apples and the city area of Quba is known for its fine carpets.
Sightseeings
- Afurdzhi Falls. For nature-lovers, Afurdzhi Falls, one of the natural pearls of Azerbaijan, is a great place to enjoy a beautiful scenario in each season. With its magnificent atmosphere, the falls will help you to escape from everyday stress and clean up your mind for a while.
- Guba Genocide Memorial Complex. Constructed in memory of thousands of Azerbaijani massacred by Bolshevik-Armenian armed groups, the Guba Genocide Memorial Complex gives you a chance to get insights into the bloody history of Azerbaijan. In the Complex, visitors are able to see the documents containing historical facts, photos of a mass massacre, statistical information, and demographics.
- Tengealti. If you are the one looking for a greenery atmosphere, soul-stirring mountains and fresh air, Tengealti is exactly where you should end up with. “Tengealti” meaning the place between mountains, offers you a spectacular view of mountains and rivers.
- Khinalig village. The ancient Caucasian village of Guba with the age over 5000 years, is in the UNESCO list of world-historical monuments. Through the journey to the ancient settlement, you will explore historical religious jewels of the 12th and 15th century, caves of early human beings, as well as beautiful waterfalls.
- Qechresh village. Being one of the largest villages in Guba, Qechresh offers you a peaceful atmosphere by walking in a green forest, tasting various kinds of fruits and observing the diversity of animals.
