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Azerbaijan

Gəncə / Where pomegranates reign supreme

MeowScore 😼78/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

May

Ideal weather for outdoor activities.

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january

Visit Ganca's Winter Park for skating and festive lights! 🎉

🎉
february

Experience the colorful Khoja Ahmed Yasawi festival 🎊

👀
march

Explore the historic Juma Mosque and nearby bazaar 🕌

🌸
april

Enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms at Khan's Garden 🌸

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may

Trek to the beautiful Lake Goygol and surrounding mountains 🏞️

🎶
june

Attend the lively Azerbaijan International Jazz Festival 🎷

🍢
july

Join the colorful and vibrant Kebab Festival 🍢

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august

Take part in the traditional grape harvesting at vineyards 🍇

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september

Hike through the scenic Beshbarmag Mountain Ridge 🌄

🍁
october

Witness the breathtaking autumn foliage in the Ganca National Park 🍁

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november

Warm up with traditional Azerbaijani tea and sweets ☕

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december

See the dramatic winter landscapes on a scenic drive around the city 🌬️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Ganca's shopping scene offers a decent variety of goods, but prices are slightly higher than other cities in Azerbaijan. Overall, the economy is fair for tourists.

Visit the bazaars for bargaining deals and try local street food for affordable meals.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

day trip

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

day trip

Ganca is a small city, usually visited as a day trip from Baku or with Sheki combining.

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internet situation

bad Speed

Limited infrastructure

meh Availability

Some areas have better coverage

great Cellular

Good coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

As a curious cat, Ganca beckoned me with its sprawling parks and cozy cafes.

This feline-friendly town left me purring for more with its warm hospitality and stunning architecture.

Things to do

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Off the beaten path

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Ganja Puppet Theatre
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Khan Baghi Park
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Ganja Caravanserai
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Juma Mosque
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Ganja Gate

Off the beaten path

🐾
Ganja Puppet Theatre

A unique small theatre with an entertaining puppet show that will impress both adults and kids alike. A must-visit place for cat families.🎭

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🎏
Khan Baghi Park

A stunning public garden with a large lake, waterfalls, and a wide range of beautiful trees and flowers. A perfect place for relaxation and maybe a picnic.🌳🌸

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Ganja Caravanserai

A beautiful historical building that used to serve as a place for travelers to rest, and its architecture is now a great reminder of the ancient Silk Road.🛣️

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Juma Mosque

The oldest mosque in Ganja with an impressive Islamic architecture, surrounded by peaceful gardens and tombs.🕌

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Ganja Gate

An old statue gate left from the old city walls. It is a great spot for photo sessions and it has a beautiful view of the city.📷

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.lonelyplanet.com/azerbaijan/ganca

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide to Ganca and Azerbaijan with recommendations on where to stay, eat, and what to do.

www.booking.com/city/az/ganja.en-gb.html

Booking.com↗

Website for booking accommodation in Ganca

wikitravel.org/en/Ganja_(city)

Wikitravel↗

Travel guide including practical information for visitors to Ganca and Azerbaijan

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