Sheki Khan's Palace
Sheki Khan’s Palace
Sheki Khan’s Palace is one of the architectural gems of Azerbaijan. The palace was built in 1762 by Sheki Khan Hussein Khan Mushtaq. The historic building is located within the fortress walls of the Upper Bash architectural complex in Sheki city. It is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Azerbaijani architecture and was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2019.
The palace building, which also reflects the characteristics of traditional residential buildings, is one of the finest examples of 18th-century palace architecture in the Caucasus and is considered one of the masterpieces of Islamic Eastern architecture.
The main façade of the building features unique lattice windows and doors, divided into the finest geometric shapes in the world, with colored glass placed between wooden parts.
Sheki Khan’s Palace is not only an architectural monument but also a brilliant example of the Azerbaijani people’s art, architecture, and cultural heritage. Its preservation and transfer to future generations is of great importance.
