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Ancient castle in Nakhichevan. Was a residence of Atabey dynasty of Azerbaijan and one of the strongest and biggest fortresses in Middle Age East. Located on a mountain's peak, Alinja fortress is now opened as a tourist attraction.

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Don T

Hanover, MD21 contributions

You can't miss this one

Mar 2020 • Friends

The views, the history, the architecture, the wildlife, and a good workout. If you come to Nakhchivan and don't do this, you may just want to stop traveling at all. I don't want to spoil it but you need to come here and try to make it to the top. It will be worth it.

Written 1 March 2020

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John Charles

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates113 contributions

Hidden Gem

Oct 2018 • Friends

A hidden gem in Azerbaijan. Climbing up the more than 2000 stairs to the top of the fortress can be a bit of a challenge but once you reach it you will be rewarded with an awesome view. The place is unknown to many.

Written 19 November 2018

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Ruth

Singapore, Singapore25 contributions

Alinja at night

Aug 2019

Instead of climbing up all 2000+ steps at day with the hot sun hanging atop, we chose to do it at night. It was a nice and breezy climb with a huge full moon beaming at us from above. View at night was a little disappointing as they did not light up all the lights around the periphery of the castle. Nonetheless, a great workout and evening spent with our local hosts. Can imagine how beautiful it would be if someone were to capture the milky way with the castle at the bottom. There's no clouds at all in Nakhchivan!

Written 26 August 2019

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Graham S

London, UK3 contributions

A little strenuous, but great views from the top.

May 2019 • Friends

There are a lot of steps to climb but an amazing place. 12th century, besieged by Tamerlane for 14 years. Well worth a visit.

Written 15 May 2019

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Gordy M

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Nice hike with good views

Jun 2022

The hike to the top is on a steep and secure staircase. The views are forth the effort. The small museum at the trailhead is worth a quick visit.

Written 8 July 2022

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