Colors of Parajanov: Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery

Why choose this tour ?

Guns, snakes, samovar, tea glasses, fruits, cows, deer – what do these have in common? And Sergei Parajanov? Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery is a place riddling visitors with its unusual symbols and rich saturated colors. If you ask locals, very few will know about its existence. Sofi Hamid tells about the history of Azerbaijan, its culture and shared beliefs of locals much more than any other historical monument of the country. No wonder that Parajanov chose this spot for Ashik Kerib, Parajanov's last film, for colorful pictures of camels, fruits and flowers and other scenes. Get ready for unique impressions and haunting memories! Top reasons to visit: - unique spot to discover colorful artwork of locals based on their beliefs - explore how regimes and lives of people have changed throughout the centuries and decades - meditative trip around wind-swept plains away from hustle & bustle of the city - a must-see for people interested in mysticism, Sufism and art in Soviet era


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What makes Colors of Parajanov: Sofi Hamid Shrine and Cemetery a unique experience ?

You'll visit both the shrine of Sofi Hamid and surrounding cemetery after about 1 hour ride. Our guide will give you a historical overview of this place and local customs practiced within the shrine. After, you will have an hour to explore the enigmatic gravestones together with your guide.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel Time is already included in total tour duration
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Special Instructions:

    If you've ever seen Parajanov's "Ashik Kerib", quite a few scenes were shot in this cemetery (https://youtu.be/GsreOce0Bbc?feature=shared&t=2808)

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  • This Tour is Provided by Baku Explorer.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Baku.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.