Guns, snakes, samovar, tea glasses, fruits, cows, deer – what do these have in common? Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery is a place riddling visitors with its unusual symbols and rich saturated colors. If you ask locals, very few will know about its existence. Sofi Hamid tells about the history of Azerbaijan, its culture and shared beliefs of locals much more than any other historical monument of the country. Get ready for unique impressions and haunting memories!
Sofi Hamid will be in the lists of the most unusual cemeteries in the world very soon, competing with Merry Cemetery in Romania or Cimetière du Père Lachaise in Paris.
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Not wheelchair accessible. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. Travel Time is already included in total tour duration. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Nursace, 9RCV+QJ8, Üzeyir Hacıbəyov, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Traveler pickup is offered
If you chose your own accommodation for the pickup point, we'll send you a message about the exact time our guide will meet you there. Otherwise, if you chose default meeting point, the tour will start exactly at 10:00AM.