Things to Do in Ismayilli

Main town park with shaded pathways, benches, a small lake with pedal boats, and a playground for children. Quiet weekday afternoons.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Best for sunset. Bring your own snacks; the café nearby closes early. Free Wi-Fi near the fountain.

A 15-metre waterfall set in woodland near the village of Burovdal. Popular for short hikes and picnics. Best after spring rain.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Minibus from Ismayilli bus station to Burovdal (1 AZN, 20 min). Walk downhill from the village; it's slippery after wet weather.

Large red-brick mosque from the 19th century with a minaret and adjacent religious school. Non-worshippers can visit the courtyard.

🕐 Open during daylight hours

💡 Wear clothes covering arms and knees. Best to go between prayers (avoid 12:00-13:00 and 16:00-17:00). No entry to prayer hall for non-Muslims.

Ancient mountain village about 60 km from Ismayilli centre. Cobblestone streets, workshops for copperware, and a small local bazaar. The drive through the Caucasus is scenic.

🕐 Open 24 hours (shops generally 09:00-19:00)

💡 Shared taxi from Ismayilli costs 5-7 AZN per person. Haggle at the copper shops; prices drop if you buy multiple items. Visit early to avoid crowds.

Small museum with exhibits on local history, archaeology, and ethnography. Displays include carpets, costumes, and artefacts from the Shirvan region.

🕐 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-15:00; Closed Sun

💡 Entry costs about 2 AZN. Ask staff to unlock the upstairs room for a view of old photos of the town.