Shusha
Founded in 1752 by the Karabakh khan Panah Ali Khan, Shusha is designated Azerbaijan's cultural capital and is known historically as the cradle of Azerbaijani mugham music — earning it epithets such as "the Conservatory of the Caucasus" by the late 19th century. The town was occupied in 1992 and liberated by Azerbaijani forces in 2020, and is now undergoing reconstruction. It is also designated the 2026 tourism capital of the Economic Cooperation Organization.
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- Population18,662
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
Shusha: quick answers
Where is Shusha?
Shusha is in Azerbaijan.
How do you get to Shusha?
The nearest airport is Fuzuli (FZL), about 58 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shusha?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C24°F. The wettest month is May, with about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shusha?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.