Durca

Azerbaijan


This photogenic village was built for semi-nomadic shepherds whose families only live here during the summer. Get off the ropeway between the third and fourth rides to take a stroll around. Despite some newer holiday homes, the upper village remains essentially unspoilt with several older stone houses and plenty of walking opportunities in the valley behind.


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