Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Ganja Regional Culture and Tourism Department

Sabirabad city
Sabirabad district is allocated in Mugan steppe. Near the western border of area there, Kura and Araz rivers are in fusion. Climate in the district is moderate. Temperature in summer comes up to 39 C, in winter -5 C. Pomegranate, fig, blackberry, grapes are grown in the district. But special honor, which brought to Sabirabad town, had been, being grown here, dulcet and juicy watermelons. By main types of agriculture activity in the district are cotton planting, livestock farming, grape farming, cereal planting. Alongside the Kura River there are tugay forests being spread out. In 28 km from area center it was allocated Sari-su lake, where conditions available for making recreation and fishery. District centre - Sabirabad town is called in honor of Mirza Alekper Sabir poet. In the city, there is Museum of Regional Studies; excursions are organized to areas of fusion of Kura and Araz rivers as well as tours into forest places. In the district, still being operated such kind of traditional people's crafts as carpet weaving, cutting on wood and metal, chests manufacturing. On the territory of the district, there are available ruins of ancient settlements Sugovshan, Surra, Galagayin etc. Among historical monuments there are kept mausoleum Baba Samid of XIV century in Shikhlar village, bathhouse of 1900 year - in Sabirabad town. Where to stay Hotel "Gyulyustan" Tel. 5 15 19. Where to eat Restaurants: "Aysel", "Araz" Tel. 5 15 80, "Chanlibel" Tel. (50) 315 78 09, "Dostlug" in Bulagli village Tel. (50) 310 02 49, "Elvin" in Galagayin village Tel. 5 33 64, "Kur" in Garalar village Tel. (55) 786 75 78. If you want to taste dishes of national cuisine preparing by professional cooks, you will be able to address in these restaurants.