Items | Etnographic Museum Qala, Ateshgah Fire Temple and Mardakan Castle Tour
Etnographic Museum Qala, Ateshgah Fire Temple and Mardakan Castle Tour
Baku
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour is very unique one for someone who want to see the ancient history of Azerbaijan.
Especially on Qala Etnographic Museum you will feel like in the village of 14th centuries. You will see real houses of those times, the yard of potter, the trade bazaar and so many historical facts.
In Quadrangular castle you will feel like a soldier of Mardakan village.
And finally in Fire Temple, you will get information about our religion was changed in these landes, the influence of Islamic religion to this land and the importance of Silk road.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance fees to the Museums
Guide / Driver
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex
In the open air museum with 1.2 hectares you will see barrows, houses and other architectural monuments belonging to 3rd-2nd millennium BC, are set as their originals in this area.
You will get information about a castle of 10-14th century.
On this are we will also see the museum of "From Waste to Art"
2 hours
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Mardakan Castle
Mardakan castle or Quadrangular Castle
The castle was built in the middle of the 12th century by Akhsitan I, son of the Manuchihr III. The castle was used as a shelter and observation point of feudals.
The castle was built in a quadrangular form. It is divided into 5 tiers. The castle consists of 6 rooms. There are 76 stairs in the castle.
1 hour
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Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Is one of Azerbaijan’s most remarkable sight. According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”.
2 hours
Etnographic Museum Qala, Ateshgah Fire Temple and Mardakan Castle Tour
Baku
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This tour is very unique one for someone who want to see the ancient history of Azerbaijan.
Especially on Qala Etnographic Museum you will feel like in the village of 14th centuries. You will see real houses of those times, the yard of potter, the trade bazaar and so many historical facts.
In Quadrangular castle you will feel like a soldier of Mardakan village.
And finally in Fire Temple, you will get information about our religion was changed in these landes, the influence of Islamic religion to this land and the importance of Silk road.
