Gelersen-Gorersen Castle
Gələrsən-Görərsən qalası
A medieval castle ruin on a ridge, reached by a hike uphill, with views over the Sheki valley and the Greater Caucasus mountains.
The name Gelersen-Gorersen means 'you can see it when you arrive.' According to legend, the castle could not be taken by siege, and in the 18th century the Sheki Khan used it to resist Nader Shah of Persia. The ruin sits on a mountain about 10 km northeast of Sheki. Its remaining walls and towers are half hidden among the trees. The climb from the foot of the mountain is a steep hike of about one hour, so wear running shoes and bring water. From the top you can see Sheki and the Greater Caucasus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Marxal
- Church of Kish
- Round Temple (Three Saints Church)
- Palace of Shaki Khans
- Shaki Fortress
- House of Shakikhanovs
- Upper Caravanserai
- Lower Caravanserai