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City & Municipality in Zagatala, Azerbaijan
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Zagatala (Zaqatala) is a city in the Sheki Region on the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains in northwest Azerbaijan. The wooded mountain sides, with frequent waterfalls, offer great hiking opportunities. Due to its climate, the town became a mountain health resort.
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This central park is quite nice during the summer, and it has a couple tea houses and benches where you can kick back and relax. It also has a restaurant, one museum, and an amusement park. The cost of the amusement rides is 0.2 manat per ride.
This central square dedicated to the Caucasian Mother Goose, Dada Gorgud. In the square there are 800-year-old Eastern Plane Trees and tea houses that men and women can frequent without trouble. The tea costs 0.6 manat for just tea, and 1 manat for tea, sweets, and lemon.
Behind the city square there is an old chapel. Despite the lack of upkeep, it is still a beautiful structure.
A museum dedicated to the first president of independent Azerbaijan. The museum is full of pictures, books, and statues dedicated to the man.
A museum highlighting the unique culture, people, and activities of Zaqatala region.
Sports Complex
This is a sports complex that has a pool, basketball, volleyball, football courts and a boxing area. Admission costs 5 manat per day.
Good food. The only Turkish food in Zaqatala.
Good food and a nice place to drink beer in the afternoon.
Tasty Georgian Khengel.
Tasty foods: kabab, basdirma, and qutab/keta.
Marshrutkas from Tbilisi go to Qax and pass by Zaqatala on the way at least three times a day. 8 manat.
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Taxis are 1 manat for a trip anywhere in the city of Zaqatala. Just state the location and the driver will take you there. To go to a village, be prepared to pay 5-10 manat.
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