Zaqatala Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Azerbaijan
About Zaqatala
Zakatala is at an altitude of 600 m. It is 450 km from the capitalBaku. The population of Zakatala city is 32,000 people (2020). Zakatala is a multinational region with 26 different ethnic groups including: Avar, Zakur, Lesgi, Kumuck, Yengloid, Ingloid, Russian, and Georgians. Zakatala city is divided into two parts by the Tala River, Zaka and Tala. Zakatala was established in the 17th century by its namesake Zakeria. Before that, there was only a government by the name of the Jar-Balakan Community, which was established by the Avar. This community fell to the influence of the Mongolians, Persians, and finally after the establishment of the city of Zakatala, the Russians. In the 18th century, the Russian Army, under the leadership of General Sisianov, attacked Zakatala. The locals from the
Top Attractions in Zaqatala
Explore the best things to see and do in Zaqatala:
- ★Ancient Chapel
- ★Dada Gorgud Square
- ★Haydar Aliyev Museum
- ★Heydar Eliyev Park
- ★Zaqatala Olympic Complex
- ★Zaqatala Regional Museum
Where to Eat in Zaqatala
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bereket Turkish Restaurant
- 🍴Gagash Restaurant
- 🍴Naib Bulaq
- 🍴Shamliq Restaurant(Naiq Bulaq)
Where to Stay in Zaqatala
- 🏨Gala Motel
- 🏨Hotel Grata
- 🏨Hotel Isoil
- 🏨Hotel Turgud
- 🏨Hotel Zaqatala
Zaqatala Travel Guide Sections
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