natural wonder
Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain)
A hillside on the Absheron Peninsula that has burned continuously for decades, fed by natural gas seeping through sandstone: an easy, eerie evening drive from Baku.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Baki, Azerbaijan · Asia
Qala works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mardakan, 24km from Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain).
Qala is a town located in Baki, Azerbaijan. With a population of 2,709, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Qala sits in Azerbaijan. It's in the Asia/Baku time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Qala to your route.
The From Waste to Art Museum (Azerbaijani: “Tullantıdan sənətə” muzeyi) is a cultural institution promoting creative reuse of waste materials. Established through the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, it is located within the Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve, Baku, Azerbaijan. The museum wasRead more
inaugurated on June 14, 2015.
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Qala is located in Baki, Azerbaijan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.4426 latitude, 50.1676 longitude.
Qala has a population of approximately 2,709 people, making it a town in Azerbaijan.
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natural wonder
A hillside on the Absheron Peninsula that has burned continuously for decades, fed by natural gas seeping through sandstone: an easy, eerie evening drive from Baku.
24 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
A thrilling street circuit weaving through Baku's Old City with a 2.2 km straight along the Caspian Sea, producing unpredictable races.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO-listed walled medieval city within modern Baku featuring the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and atmospheric stone alleyways.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Three flame-shaped glass skyscrapers dominating the Baku skyline, covered in LED screens that display mesmerizing fire and flag animations at night.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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