Absheron (Fire Temple & Fire Mountain Trips)

Tour to Absheron (Fire Temple & Fire Mountain Trips) Peninsula – Ateshgah (Fire Temple), and Yanardag (Burning Mountain) places on a full-day tour from Baku. See how you can combine learning about ancient human history with a visit to natural wonders. This is a perfect opportunity to discover the city if you are a first-time visitor to Baku. The Moon-like landscape filled with mountains, volcanoes, and panoramas will leave you speechless.

Explore the Wonders of Absheron: A Perfect Day Tour from Baku

Absheron Peninsula, located just a short drive from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a stunning destination filled with a mix of natural beauty, historic landmarks, and cultural heritage. Whether you’re looking for ancient ruins, a glimpse into Azerbaijan’s past, or beautiful coastal landscapes, Absheron has it all. This guide will take you through the best sights and experiences on the Absheron Peninsula tour, making it a must-visit for any traveler in Azerbaijan.

Absheron Tour includes the following cultural values:

“Ateshgah the Fire Worshippers Temple”

It was built in the 17th and 18th centuries and is the most fascinating place in the Absheron peninsula. The temple ceased to be a place of worship after 1883 with the installation of petroleum plants at Surakhany. The complex was turned into a museum in 1975. The annual number of visitors to the museum is 15,000.

“Yanardag”

You will learn legends about Burning Mountain – Yanardag, the most famous ‘eternal flame’ in Azerbaijan; it was lit in the 1950s by a shepherd on the side of the hill. It is one of the few fire mountains that exist today. Yanardag Mountain has had natural gas burning for several thousand years.

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