Getting There
Mardakan village is located within 30-min ride from Baku and can be easily accessed by public transportation or car. The castle is immediately visible as you enter the village.
What to Expect
The Quadrangular Mardakan fortress or the Mardakan castle is one of the oldest and tallest fortresses on the Absheron peninsula. When you enter the yard of the castle, you may notice one of its most interesting features – 2 wells. These wells, each about 2 meters deep, were mainly used for storage of various types of products preserved during enemy attacks.
History
The Mardakan fortress was built by Shirvanshah I Akhsitan in the 12th century (1187-1188) in honor of the brilliant victory of the ruler over his enemies. Castle was used as a shelter and observation point of feudals.
Facilities
- Guide services
- Taxis
- Public transportation
