Sheki

Getting around: A comfortable overnight sleeper train from Baku (book ahead) is the most popular option; buses/marshrutkas run from Baku's international terminal (5–6 hours, cheaper); a private car takes the good highway (~4–5 hours, 300+ km). The old town itself is fully walkable; cheap local taxis cover farther spots like Kish village.

Halal & prayer places: Halal by default like the rest of Azerbaijan — most local eateries serve piti (meat stew) and grilled kebab with nothing to hunt for. The still-active Juma Mosque in the old town is a notable landmark. Alcohol is served at the tourist caravanserai hotels, as is standard in secular Azerbaijan.

Local safety: Same as country →

Cost figures: 2026 prices: overnight train from Baku ~$7–13, bus ~$6–8, a night at the historic Karvansaray hotel 30–120 AZN (~$18–70), a local meal 15–20 AZN (~$9–12), Sheki halva by the kilo ~10–15 AZN.