Balakhani Half-Day Tour: Absheron's Hidden Heritage Village｜Azerbaijan

Labyrinth Streets and Ancient Architecture
You will be amazed by the aesthetics of the restored ancient stone houses and fences. This architecture reflects the traditional building style of Absheron. During the walk, you will observe the pace of local life and feel as if you have returned to a few centuries ago.

Cradle of the Oil Industry
Balakhani is also the place where the industrial history of Azerbaijan began. You will visit the historical sites where the first mechanical oil wells and oil fields were located.

Culture and Crafts
In this part of the tour, you will get acquainted with the cultural heritage of the settlement:

Historic Mosque and Baths: You will visit the architecture of the ancient mosques in the settlement and the ruins of some historical baths (for example, the Qum bath).

Craft Workshops: You will have the opportunity to visit local craft workshops (pottery, carpet weaving or souvenir production) created within the framework of the new development project. Here you can watch the work of local artisans and purchase handicrafts, ceramics, or national sweets as desired.