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Quba

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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Practical info — Quba

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Cross the pedestrian bridge over the Gudiyalchai River to explore the unique Qırmızı Qəsəbə (Red Village), an all-Jewish settlement.
Quba is significantly cooler than Baku; it makes for a great summer retreat, but bring a light jacket for the evenings.
Quba is widely famous across Azerbaijan for its apples; try to visit local markets during the autumn harvest season.
Use Quba as your base and hire a robust 4x4 with a local driver to visit the remarkable, high-altitude village of Khinaliq.

🍽 Food

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Quba Tixmasi

Look for this distinct, beautifully patterned local pastry filled with nuts, found in most central bakeries.

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Quba Kebab

Try the excellent lamb kebabs in the restaurants situated along the riverbanks.

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Fresh Apple Juice

During the harvest, grab freshly squeezed juice from local cafes or roadside vendors.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Carpet Weaving Workshops

Purchase authentic, hand-woven Quba carpets known for their intricate geometric motifs directly from the weavers.

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Local Bazaar

An excellent spot to buy fresh mountain herbs, local nuts, and of course, famous Quba apples.

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Nizami Park

A very large, leafy historical park in the city with old trees, great for a peaceful walk.

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Gudiyalchai Riverbanks

Stroll along the river away from the central bridges for a calm, relaxing environment.

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Qechresh Forest

Take a short drive into this dense, beautiful forest area which is incredibly quiet and well-suited for a shaded picnic.

Quba sits at about six hundred metres altitude on the north-eastern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, some hundred and sixty kilometres north of Baku, and has been known since the eighteenth century for its mild climate, crisp apples and artistic carpet weaving. The historic Quba carpet school is one of the most important knotted weaving styles of Azerbaijan, characterised by geometric medallions and deep blue backgrounds. Across the Gudyalchay River lies Qirmizi Qasaba, often described as the last purely Jewish settlement outside Israel, where Mountain Jews have lived for centuries and maintain several grand synagogues, a museum and kosher restaurants. Other highlights include the seventeenth-century Juma Mosque, the central bazaar with stalls full of apples and honey, and the Afurja waterfall in the nearby highlands frequented by hikers.

Location: Azerbaijan
Nearby: Qusar (14 km)
Population: ~22.405 (2026)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Sep.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	4	4	8	12	19	24	26	26	22	16	10	6
Rain mm	24	29	30	29	32	27	20	21	32	42	33	25

Geography

Population

22,405 (2026)

Coordinates

41.36220, 48.31420

Facts

The Red Settlement (Qırmızı Qəsəbə) was founded in the 18th century by Fath Ali Khan.
The Guba Genocide Memorial Complex was opened in 2013 to commemorate 1918 events.
The region produces over 100,000 tons of apples of various varieties annually.
Mount Shahdag, a popular ski resort, is located near the borders of Quba district.
The Juma Mosque of Quba dates back to 1802 and features an octagonal shape.
There are over 100 state-protected historical and cultural monuments in the city.