Nakhchivan is a city in Nakhchivan (region) of Azerbaijan.

Get in

• 1 Nakhchivan International Airport (NAJ  ^IATA). Flights from Baku, Ganja, Istanbul and Moscow-Vnukovo  

See

• 1 Momine Khatun Mausoleum. A tall octagonal tomb tower from the 12th century with kufic Arabic calligraphy and ceramic design. Free.  

• Open Air Museum. A collection of ancient stone artifacts and statues in a park, directly beside Momine Khatun Mausoleum. Free. 
• Qizlar Bulagi (near momune khatun). 
• Heydar Aliyev Museum. A museum dedicated to the first president of Azerbaijan, who was born in Nakhchivan. 
• Palace of the Khans. A palace in the same park as the Momine Khatun Mausoleum with a small museum inside. The building and gardens themselves are beautiful but many of the exhibits are only in Azeri. 
• Flag Pole (Bayraq Muzeyi). A tall flag pole on a hill on the northern edge of Nakhchivan city with impressive views of the skyline, the Aras River and Mount Ararat. Also a museum inside. Impressive in the evenings as the park lights up. Across the road outside the bus station is a mosaic from Soviet days. 
• Nakhchivan Castle and History Museum. An over-restored castle in the south of the city that looks a bit Disney-esque but offers impressive views of the city and surroundings from the walls. The staff can give a free tour of the history museum in the centre of the complex. Free. 
• 2 Noah's Tomb. Directly beside the Nakhchivan Castle. The supposed tomb of the prophet Noah (although Palestine and Jordan would disagree). A beautifully built octagonal tower that stands out against the vast plains of Nakhchivan behind. The staff can give a tour of the small museum inside. Free.  
• Carpet Museum.