Miejsca kultu religijnego w Azerbejdżanie

Spiritual Sites of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s spiritual landscape reflects a complex history of religious diversity, from early Caucasian Albanian and Armenian Apostolic foundations to grand Islamic mosques and Russian Orthodox churches. This list features significant architectural landmarks like the 13th-century Gandzasar Monastery and the 19th-century Juma Mosque of Ganja. These sites showcase ancient rock-hewn cells at Davit Gareja, medieval frescoes, and distinctive limestone cathedrals that illustrate the region’s role as a cultural crossroads between East and West.

Spiritual Sites of Azerbaijan — Mapa

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Davit Gareja Monastery

A 6th-century rock-hewn monastery complex featuring hundreds of cells, chapels, and refectories carved into the rock face. It is notable for its well-preserved medieval frescoes and unique desert architecture.

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Gandzasar Armenian Monastery

Gandzasar is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic cathedral near the village of Vank, in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan.

farrokhi / CC BY 2.0

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Saint Stepanos Monastery

The Saint Stepanos Monastery, also known in Armenian as Maghardavank, is an Armenian monastery located about 15 km northwest of the city of…

Norayr Mirakyan / CC BY-SA 4.0

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St. Ghazanchetsots Cathedral

Built between 1868 and 1887, this Armenian Apostolic cathedral is constructed from white limestone. It features a large central dome and a separate three-story bell tower.

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Dadivank Monastery

Dadivank or Khutavank is an Armenian Apostolic monastery in the Kalbajar District of Azerbaijan.

Dmitrii Kornilev / CC-BY-SA

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Church of Saint Elishe

The Church of Kish, also known in different sources as Church of Saint Eghishe or Holy Mother of God Church, is a church in the village of…

Zorik Galstyan / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Amaras

Amaras Monastery is an Armenian monastery near the village of Sos, in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan.

Urek Meniashvili / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Alexander Nevski Church

The Alexander Nevsky Church is a Russian Orthodox church in Ganja, built in 1887.

Soghomon Matevosyan / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Tsitsernavank monastery

Tsitsernavank is a fifth-to-sixth century Armenian Apostolic monastery in the Lachin District of Azerbaijan.

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Armenian Church, Baku

Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church, commonly referred to as the Armenian Church of Baku, is a former Armenian Apostolic church near…

Soghomon Matevosyan / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Saint Hakobavank Monastery

Hakobavank, also known as Metsaranits Monastery, is an Armenian monastery, which is situated de facto in the self-proclaimed Republic of…

Interfase / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Juma Mosque, Ganja

The Juma Mosque of Ganja or Friday Mosque of Ganja is a Shai Islam mosque, located in the centre of Ganja, Azerbaijan.

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Juma Mosque

This 19th-century mosque in Quba is characterized by its large 16-meter diameter dome and single minaret. It represents a key example of the regional architectural style of northern Azerbaijan.

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Charek Monastery

A medieval monastery complex located in the Gadabay District. The site comprises a central church and ruins of auxiliary monastic buildings dating back to the 9th to 13th centuries.

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Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery

Yeghishe Arakyal Monastery or Monastery of Yeghishe the Apostle is an Armenian Apostolic Church located on the bank of the Tartar river, in…

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Khoranashat Monastery

A 13th-century monastery founded by scholar Vanakan Vardapet. The complex includes the St. Astvatsatsin church and was historically significant as a center for medieval manuscript production.

Soghomon Matevosyan / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Yerits Mankants Monastery

Yerits Mankants Monastery is a 17th-century Armenian monastery, in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan.

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Gtichavank Monastery

Gtichavank or Gtchavank is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery, located near the village of Togh in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh,…

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Katarovank

Katarovank is an Armenian Apostolic monastery in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan.

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Church of Saint Elisæus Chotari

Saint Elisæus Church or Jotaari Church is a former Armenian church, now used by Albanian-Udi religious community of Azerbaijan, located on…