(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Laman Ismayilova read more With its timeless culture and history, Shusha opens its doors to
tourism enthusiasts. Now, everyone can witness the centuries-old
city in all its beauty.
Around 40 people were among the first lucky ones, who visited
the cultural center as tourists, Azernews reports.
Launched by the Azerbaijani State Tourism Agency, tourist trips
offer a wonderful chance to explore beautiful landscapes and
historic monuments.
Being a part of the Great Return policy, the project aims to
organize safe tourism trips to the cultural capital as well as to
increase economic activities in Azerbaijan's liberated
territories.
As part of the tours, Shusha visitors have a great opportunity
to visit Fuzuli, the Monument to the First Martyr, Jidir Plain, the
Mehmandarovs' House-Museum, Molla Panah Vagif Mausoleum Complex,
the House-Museum of Bulbul, Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque, the Shot
Monuments square, the Shusha Castle, the Shusha city gates,
Kharibulbul symbol, as well as Gazanchi church and the Shusha Real
School.
During the two-day tour, local tourists were informed about the
reconstruction works in Shusha. It was noted that historical
buildings, mosques, and monuments in the city were subjected to
Armenian vandalism during the nearly 30-year occupation.
Major reconstruction work is now carried out by Azerbaijan to
restore historical, cultural, and religious sights in the liberated
lands.
The State Tourism Agency is engaged in the preparation of
tourism and recreational areas, thematic tourist routes, and other
initiatives.
Moreover, Shusha has been declared the Cultural Capital of the
Turkic World 2023.
Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov signed an order, approving
the Action Plan for declaring the city of Shusha as the Cultural
Capital of the Turkic World 2023. Thus, the city gets ready to host
a number of cultural events in this regard.
Numerous events of cultural significance, including the
Kharibulbul International Folklore Festival, the Korkut Ata Turkic
World Film Festival, the Cultural Days of the Turkic People, the
Vaqif Poetry Days, the International Festival of Children's
Creativity, Wonderland Shusha 2023 International Scout Camp, and
other events will be held in Azerbaijan's cultural center in
accordance with the Action Plan.
Apart from that, Shusha will be nominated as OIC Tourism Capital
in 2026 within Azerbaijan's chairmanship at the Economic
Cooperation Organization (ECO).
Consequently, it is obvious that Karabakh, including Shusha, has
every opportunity to become a leading tourist and cultural
destinations.
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