Sight

Shah Abbas Square

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Shah Abbas Square is the historic heart of Ganja, centered around the 17th-century Juma Mosque. Visitors can admire the mosque's brickwork and twin minarets, then stroll past the statue of Nizami Ganjavi, Azerbaijan's beloved poet. The square's open layout and surrounding old buildings evoke the city's Silk Road past, making it a perfect starting point for exploring Ganja's heritage.

Don't miss

Admire the brick facade and twin minarets of the Juma Mosque
See the statue of poet Nizami Ganjavi in the square
Walk the square's perimeter to view historic architecture

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