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Museums:

Hadar Aliyev Museum - a museum about the former president, located across the street from the Sheki Olympic Complex.
Historical places of note:
 
Caravansarai (Caravan Saray) - This building was constructed by the Sheki Khans to house caravans as they passed on the silk route to and from China, one of 5 such way stops that existed in Azerbaijan during the 18th-19th centuries, and the biggest for the Silk Road within the transcaucasus region. It still serves as a place for travellers to stay and eat, and also as a place where one can admire the beautiful architectural works and the way that this building fits in so well with the area around the Xan Saray.
Juma Mosque (Juma Mescid) - Right next to the Chelebi Xan restaurant. It is a picturesque mosque with a 40m spire where the call to prayer is cried from. This mosque was built from 1745-1750 and was decorated exquisite geometric designs.

Xan Palace (Xan Saray) - Sheki was the center of the Sheki Khanate from the 17th-19th century. Kahn Hussein constructed the Xan Saray, its gardens, and fortifications during this time. The Xan Palace served as the summer palace of the Sheki Khans. Parts of the Xan Sary have been restored with funds from the World Bank in 2002. Admission to the interior of the Xan Saray costs 80 qapick. Outside the walls of the Xan Saray there are places that would make a great picnic spot in the spring and summer. There are also various museums, parks, and a nice tea house on the palace grounds.

Silk Factory (İpek Kombinat)- Sheki is on the Silk Road and it is famous for its various silken products. There is a silk factory located about 15 minutes walk from the center of town. There is a store adjoining the factory and they sell some silk items at a less expensive price than what they sell them for in Sheki's bazaar.

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December 05, 2006 new by cupcakecommander (4 points)

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