This is a small seaside city near the southern border with Iran, with a population of 45,000, most of whom are Iranian Talysh and have preserved their old traditions and customs. The name Lenkoran is said to come from  the Talish words for 'Cane house'. The city is quite recent, dating from the 16th century. And was for a long time the capital of the Talysh Khanate, which enjoyed varying degrees of independence throughout history. The Lenkoran region is famous for its tea, which is processed at a local tea factories.

Lenkoran's streets are broader and reveal better urban planning than most cities in Azerbaijan and sights to see include the 'Maiak', a cylindrical former jail and the history museum built on the site of the Khans palace. The main mosque, located near the bazaar, is impressive too.