Timeline
16:53
Grab a kebab or pancake from Lavas Bistro / Fasali Cafe. Expect to queue as it is popular with locals, but the 3 manat price fills you up.
17:28
The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs
Walk to the Palace of the Shirvan Shahs. Enter the complex and find a quiet corner near the reservoir or the main building to wait. The complex is open daily until 19:00 in April.
17:38
The Palace of the Shirvan Shahs
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starting at 16:56 will have already warmed the medieval stone of the palace and minaret.
18:08
Head to Chinar, a modern tea house and late night cocktail bar, for a drink to end the evening.
Local tip
The palace is open until 19:00 in April, so you have plenty of time after the sunset at 17:38. Chinar stays open late, making it a safe bet for after-dark drinks.
Check before you go
- Palace of the Shirvan Shahs: Daily 10:00-19:00 in April.
- Chinar: Hours not specified, but described as a late night bar.
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