A City built on ages, with first inhabitants at least from 2700 years ago, the place had seen so much. Empires, countries, independence and kingdoms have helped to shape what we see today. The streets lined with old and gorgeous architecture, a real feel of stepping back in time. From the palace you do not need to walk more than a couple hundred metres before happening upon a gem, in the fog it looked surreal, a 5th Century Albanian Church. On its outside there are old gravestones of Christians and more. Inside you can take a tour of how it would have been used along with ancient artifacts of bread making, clothes and music of the era.
On one of the main streets of Sheki one can find himself intrigued. Shops hidden away inside the old stone walls. Being on the silk road and a producer of silk for over four centuries it is no surprise to find the place having perfect examples of silk garments on offer amongst local art and jewelry to name just few things. There is still a silk factory in the City today.
Another must see is the Caravansarai. The old brown gates mark the entrance to what once housed the caravans travelling to and from China on the silk road. At the peak of the silk route it was the biggest in the Caucasus region. Inside it is beautiful with the high stone domed entrance that leads to stone passageways and open garden and water features. Traders passing through and meeting in the open space for deals and merriment.
And one should not leave Sheki without tasting Sheki Pahlava. Made from honey, hazelnuts and flour it is so so sweet. Many people usually buy Pahlava when visiting, it is a must :)
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