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Khan's Palace

Sheki, Azerbaijan
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Sheki
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Vienna
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2011

the "palace" is above the city centre, most of the place is in ruins, however there is a nice view onto Sheki from the castle More

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Baku, Azerbaijan
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

This is one of the top attractions in Sheki. A must see for every visitor. Location: 41.204158deg N, 47.198778deg E. More

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43 reviews 43 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2011
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Definitely worth an hour of your time, the Xan's Palace is being renovated to all of its former glory. The guides speak English, Russian, Turkish, and Azerbaijan and it is well worth making sure you hitch on to one of their tours. Do be aware that there is an entry fee and you have to pay to take pictures. Oh... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2009
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Khan's Palace in Sheki is my favorite place of all the many stops I made travelling around Azerbaijan. The palace and its grounds, surrounding by thick stone walls, were built in the 18th century as the stronghold of the Khan family that ruled the area. The palace is surprisingly small, but it's beautifully and intricately decorated with stonework and murals,... More

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