[Şəki Xan Sarayı / Sheki Khan Palace | A "pearl of glass and painting" at the foot of the Greater Caucasus]

[Şəki Xan Sarayı / Sheki Khan's Palace | A "pearl of glass and painting" at the foot of the Greater Caucasus]

— A summer palace of a small kingdom surrounded by mountains and history, an elegant space woven with colors and stories —

Built by the ruler of Sheki Khanate at the end of the 18th century (around 1797) as a summer residence, this palace is known for its elaborate wooden lattices, stained glass windows (shebeke), and vivid miniature paintings on the walls and ceilings .

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📍[Location]
Located in the center of Sheki, at an altitude of about 632m, in a district surrounded by old walls, the location with the magnificent Caucasus Mountains in the background accentuates its beauty.

🕰️[Points to visit]
The building has a double structure, with three rooms on each floor on two floors. The Shebeke windows are made of 5,000 pieces of glass, and when light shines in, the room is colored in rainbow colors, creating a fantastic effect.

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✨Recommended points
• The Shebeke windows are made of glass and wooden lattices that are intricately assembled, and the light that shines in creates a rainbow-colored panorama.
• The wall and ceiling paintings depicting hunting, battles, poetry, and plants convey the court culture and stories of the time to the present.
• The building blends beautifully with the surrounding nature, with natural stone and local wood used as building materials.
• In 2019, it was registered as a World Heritage Site along with the Sheki Historic District, and its state of preservation and tourist value have been recognized internationally.

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🎒Tips and advice
• It is quiet and empty in the mornings. If you go in the morning with the sun shining through the windows, the light of the Shebeke is spectacular 📸
• You will be required to go barefoot or take off your shoes inside, so it's a good idea to bring clean socks ◎
• The stone and wooden floors are slippery, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and be careful where you step!
• The glass pieces are delicate, so don't touch them, just enjoy looking at them.

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