- RecipesParcha-Dosheme Plov
There are more than 200 different versions of plov, so you can jsut pick one. Plov is similar to pulao, pilaf, paella, and other national rice dishes started with the letter “p”. You’ll also find the name plov in countries like Uzbekistan, but it’s considered the national dish of Azerbaijan.
- CultureAzerbaijan
Azerbaijan, a country that sits between Asia and Europe, has a rich culture that is a reflection of its unique history, customs, religions, beliefs, and people. This nation has a population size of about 10 million individuals, whose national identity has been evolving for millennia.
- Special SightsSpecial sights
Located in the Absheron Peninsula, the Atashgah Fire Temple is a religious historical castle in the suburb of Surakhani. Currently a museum and a World Heritage site, it is shaped like a pentagon and has a courtyard with a tetrapillar altar in the center, which are surrounded by cells for monks.