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Landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan
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Nakhchivan is an exclave of Azerbaijan, which borders Turkey to the northwest, Armenia to the north and east, and Iran to the south.
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The number one highlight of Nakhchivan. An ancient citadel in the mountains with impressive views, and a simple museum at the foot of the mountain To access the citadel you need to climb the stairs up from the road which takes around 30-45 minutes, but it is all worth it once you get to the top. At the top there is complete silence and most of the time you will have the place all to yourself. Access to citadel may be closed in winter, but museum should always be open.
Sacrificial grounds, believed to be holy by locals, in a canyon. Also next to the site is a cave.
An ancient tomb in the mountains. Nearby to Alinjagala.
Snake Mountain
The mountain that Christians believe Noah's Ark crashed into on the way to Mount Ararat. Clear views of the mountain can be seen on the way to Alinjagala and the Iranian border.
A salt mine from Soviet days that has been converted into a treatment centre and a hotel.
A scenic lake surrounded by rolling grassy hills and mountains, around 40 minutes from Nakhchivan City on the Armenian border.
An ancient mausoleum tower in the town of Garabaghlar, 30km north of Nakhchivan City.
By train
There is twice-weekly train service between Nakhchivan and the Iranian cities of Tabriz and Tehran.
By car
Local cabs can be hired on arrival but will likely inflate prices. If you are headed to Nakchivan, having a local receive you will smooth over any unplanned border hassles.
By bus
The exclave has a short border with Turkey in Sədərək which allows an easy link to the city of Iğdır.
On foot
You can enter Nakhchivan on foot from the Iranian town of Jolfa, crossing the bridge across the Aras River.
The best way to get around is by cab. There is a fixed price system when you travel within the city. It costs 3 manat to travel between any two points within the city.
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