Palace · Sheki, Azerbaijan
Sheki Khan's Palace
The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan, is a historic monument that once served as the summer residence of the Shaki khans. Built 1762.
Photo: Urek Meniashvili via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Sheki, Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1762 |
| Height | Height: 10 m |
| Coordinates | 41.2044° N, 47.1976° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sheki Khan's Palace is known for
The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan, is a historic monument that once served as the summer residence of the Shaki khans.
About Sheki Khan's Palace
The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan, is a historic monument that once served as the summer residence of the Shaki khans. It was constructed in 1762 under the rule of Muhammad Husayn Khan Mushtaq.
History
In 1968, the historical part of Yukhari-Bash, located at Palace of Shaki Khans, was declared a historical-architectural reserve. The Palace of Shaki Khans was nominated for List of World Heritage Sites, UNESCO in 2001 by Gulnara Mehmandarova, president of Azerbaijan Committee of ICOMOS, International Council on Monuments and Sites. On 4 July 2012, the 250th anniversary of the palace was celebrated in Shaki.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Sheki |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Gabala International Airport (GBB) |
| Distance from the airport | 38.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Ganja International Airport (GNJ) · Ganja, Azerbaijan · 55.9 miles away
- Makhachkala Uytash International Airport (MCX) · Makhachkala, Russia · 113.8 miles away
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) · Tbilisi, Georgia · 120.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sheki Khan's Palace?
The Palace of Shaki Khans in Shaki, northwestern Azerbaijan, is a historic monument that once served as the summer residence of the Shaki khans.
Where is Sheki Khan's Palace located?
Sheki Khan's Palace is in Sheki, Azerbaijan. Its coordinates are 41.2044° N, 47.1976° E.
How do I get to Sheki Khan's Palace?
The nearest town is Sheki, and the nearest airport is Gabala International Airport (GBB), about 38.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Sheki Khan's Palace built?
Sheki Khan's Palace was built 1762.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Shaki_Khans — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1740560 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.