Azerbaijan has entered the top three countries popular for sightseeing tourism.

Autumn is a magical time of year, filled with magnificent natural beauty. It's a perfect season to enjoy so many outdoor activities, including apple picking, hiking, outdoor festivals, and other things.

With a long history, unique features and exquisite cooking, Azerbaijani cuisine is famous for color, aroma and taste.

Analytical agency TurStat has presented a ranking of the best and most popular among Russian tourists gastronomic festivals of CIS countries in the middle of autumn.

Hazelnuts are a great addition to desserts. They are popular in Azerbaijani cuisine. Hazelnuts are widely used in preparing pastries like shekerbura, pakhlava and halva, as well as jam. Locals even use the shells of the nuts, to kindle furnaces during cold winter days and nights.

Azerbaijani cuisine is delicious and addictive. The national cuisine is famous for plenty of vegetables, herbs and different spices.

Ancient monuments attract travelers with the mysterious atmosphere of ancient times.

Mud volcanoes are a wonderful all seasons destination for geology passionate and nature enthusiasts.

Courageous Azerbaijani cyclist Ramil Ziyadov continues his glorious journey around the world.

With its rich cultural monuments, famous artists and thinkers, Azerbaijan is a treasure trove for cultured travelers.