Overview
Sumqayit is Azerbaijan's third-largest city, offering a glimpse into the country's Soviet industrial past. With only 5-6 of its original 90 heavy industrial plants still operating, the city has a unique atmosphere of decaying factories alongside planned residential areas separated by 3-4 km of green space.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Culture
The city has a Soviet industrial heritage with planned residential areas separated from factories by green corridors.
Money
Azerbaijan manat (AZN) is the local currency. Cards may not be accepted everywhere in Sumqayit.
Transport
Sumqayit is best visited as a day trip from Baku. Local transport within the city is limited.