The town of Guba is located 170km to the north of Baku in the Caucasus Mountains (with Shahdag mountain the highest peak at 4243m). In the 18th century Guba was the capital of a small Khanate. In spring the town is full of white and pink blossom and in autumn of sweet rosy fruit in its many orchards. Famous for its carpets Kutaisi charm also lives in the old architecture of the backsreets and its mosques.

In the 18th century Guba was the capital of a small Khanate (traditional Azeri Dutchy) and Guba Khanate played an instrumental role in the unification of the various separate kingdoms of northern Azerbaijan.

Guba is famous for its 19th century architectural landmarks such as the Juma (Friday) Mosque, the Mosque of Sakineh Khanum, Ardabil Mosque, and the dome shaped bathhouse.

Its charm is also in the old houses of the backstreets. In the spring the town is full of white and pink blossom and in autumn of sweet rosey fruit in its many orchards. The surrounding mountains are covered by virgin forests, alpine meadows, cut through by rivers and springs. Hunting trips can be arranged in the vicinity of Guba.

Other sights near Guba include the spectacular Canyon of Tenghy through which the Valvalacha river flows, with walks of up to 250m in height. Nearby is the Afurdji waterfall and the more energetic can include a walk to the top of Mount Tenghy (6km).

Also of interest is the Chiraj-Gala Fortress which was perhaps a defence system built by the Sassanid rulers of Persia in the 5th century AD. It remained in their control until the 8th century. You can also visit Guba and perhaps the Canyon of Tenghy, on a day trip from Baku.