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Sumqayit

Sumqayit is in Azerbaijan.

Culture and History

  • Sumagit is a one of the biggest industry oriented city of its time during the USSR period. There were nearly 90 heavy to medium industrial plants but nowadays only 5 or 6 of them remained. The city was planned and builded in 1950s as to be 3 - 4 km away the industrial zone to minimize the pollution effects on people that is why the coast line of the city consists of so much green area.

Travel to Sumqayit & Visa Requirements

One can reach Sumgait by bus or taxi from Baku. Since gas prices are as low as water prices in Azerbaijan, only an estimated cost 5 Shirvan (10 New Azeri Manats, 100 US Dollars = 79 New A. Manats) should be expected for a destination of Baku to Sumgait by taxi. You can bargain though, and the taxi drives can go as low as to 3,5 Shirvan.

It is around 45 km (30 - 40 min.) from Baku center Targovi to Sumgait coast (Göyercin).

Tours & Getting around Sumqayit

Sumqayit attractions and sightseeing

  • You can see the municipality building in the town center, there is a UEFA accredited football stadium which you can also use and exercise there.
  • The coast / shore of the city which there also stands a bird like statue is the only place you can get some entertainment. This area is called goyerchin, or the dove.

Sumqayit city tours

Sumqayit souvenirs & shopping

Sumqayit Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Sumqayit nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Sumqayit cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

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This page was last edited at 19:21, on 29 March 2008 by Wikitravel user Cupcakecommander. Based on work by Andrew Haggard, Wikitravel user(s) Episteme and WindHorse and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.

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