Azerbaijan, With Excursions to Georgia - 3rd

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In 1999, the first edition of this guide put Azerbaijan on the travel map, offering practical, cultural, and culinary insights along with numerous maps to help visitors and residents explore this beautiful and often underestimated country. Praised for its in-depth research, the expanded third edition delves deeper into Azerbaijan's mystical mountains, showcasing hidden gems like quaint Pensar mosques, 6th-century church ruins, bubbling mud volcanoes, and the unique phenomenon where water catches fire. Adventurers can discover rusting Soviet-era tanks near Puta, enjoy idyllic hikes from the village of Xinaliq, and navigate remote 4WD routes to Allar and secret Sim. The guide also highlights quirky attractions such as the Perigala "fairy castle," the "hand tree" in Göychay, a cowpie pyramid near Agdash, and a grand disemboweled Lenin statue at Yevlax. This revised edition includes essential practical information for visitors and foreign residents, covering visas, transportation, hotel and restaurant reviews, language, and cultural tips. It features comprehensive details on landmarks, fuel stations, city transit, and more, along with 190 maps and 180 diagrams, reflecting the current Azerbaijani transliteration system. Additionally, excursions to neighboring Georgia are included.