Things to Do in Sheki

Central public park with shaded benches, fountains and a small lake. Good for a quiet break from walking.

🕐 Open 24/7

💡 Buy a packet of sunflower seeds from a kiosk and feed the ducks—locals do this all the time.

Small local museum in an old merchant house. Displays traditional Sheki silk scarves, copperware and everyday objects from the 1800s.

🕐 Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00; closed Monday

💡 The English labels are sparse, so bring a translation app or ask the guard for a quick guided tour—they often speak some Russian.

Historic Friday mosque with a striking wooden facade and intricate geometric tilework. Still used for daily prayers.

🕐 Open daily 09:00–18:00 (prayer times may close briefly)

💡 Remove your shoes at the entrance and ask the caretaker politely if you can climb the minaret—he often lets tourists up for a small tip.

Large 18th-century fortress walls surrounding the old town. Climb the ramparts for views over the rooftops of Sheki.

🕐 Accessible 24/7

💡 Go at sunset when the golden light hits the fortress walls and the crowds thin out.

Remains of a 12th-century Albanian Christian monastery on a hill outside town. Crumbling stone walls and a single surviving dome.

🕐 Accessible 24/7 (unattended site)

💡 Take the path from the end of Sheki Bazaar—it's a steep 20-minute walk. Bring water and wear proper shoes; the last bit is loose gravel.