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Getting There
Red Village is located opposite Guba city on the northern banks of the Gudiyalchay river, you can easily reach there by public transportation or personal car.
What to Expect
Characterised by its red-tiled roofs, this village is thought to have once been the only entirely Jewish settlement outside of Israel and the United States and the world’s last surviving shtetl. Its residents are Mountain Jews whose ancestors have been living in the Guba region for centuries. A landmark new museum opened here in 2019.
History
Founded in the mid-18th century, the village thrived under the protection of the ruling Guba khan, becoming a diverse yet closed community of Mountain Jews. And in the centuries since it has survived plenty of upheavals, maintaining its own culture and traditions, as well as the unique Juhuri language.
Facilities
- Guide services
- Public toilets
- Cafes/restaurants
- Accommodation
- Public transportation
- Taxis
- Shopping
