Sumgait, Azerbaijan
From series “Top 14 Most Polluted Cities of the Planet”
From the ecological point of view, the cities of the world are worth mentioning the Azerbaijani city Sumgait - the great center of the chemical industry. According to 2012, about 285 thousand people live in the city, many of which work in the industrial sector. Gradually, the chemical industry was not the main industry of the city; In Sumgait, today there are large machine builders, food processing companies, as well as the major centers that produce the building materials.
The townspeople and the industrial representatives are extremely curious about the statements about the bad influence of the farms on ecology. The city dwellers do not want to believe that their city is facing the huge ecological disaster and reject any reports from the ecologists. Over the last decade, a series of events have been held in the city to promote environmental support. But they can not be compared with the extent of the industrial development sumgaits.
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Nearest airports:
» Heydar Aliyev Airport BAK - in 37 km
» Heydar Aliyev Airport BAK - in 37 km
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Best hotels near Sumgait
Term Hotel
Located in 3 km from Sumgait
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Rooms: 25
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Rooms: 25
The elegant rooms and suites at Term Hotel Baku feature dark and contemporary furnishings. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a TV, desk and a … More: photo, rates and booking
AF Hotel
Located in 11 km from Sumgait
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Rooms: 356
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Rooms: 356
AF Hotel-Aqua Park - Aparthotel provides air-conditioned rooms and suites with modern décor and a balcony offering great views of the Caspian Sea. … More: photo, rates and booking
Neapol Hotel
Located in 15 km from Sumgait
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Rooms: 42
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Rooms: 42
The bright, air-conditioned rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style décor. Every room includes a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a … More: photo, rates and booking
New Baku Hotel
Located in 26 km from Sumgait
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Rooms: 48
Route on the map:
Rooms: 48
Each modern, air-conditioned room at New Baku Hotel is decorated in neutral tones and has a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Bathrooms include bathrobes … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
30 km - Baku
Baku – the largest city of Caucasus – is one of the oldest city in the world. There was saved the complex of the Medieval defensive system. As long years ago, the heart of Baku is the Old Town. Nothing has changed since the medieval time. You can see the complex of …
From the series 'The Last City-Fortresses Survived to This Day'
Baku – the largest city of Caucasus – is one of the oldest city in the world. There was saved the complex of the Medieval defensive system. As long years ago, the heart of Baku is the Old Town. Nothing has changed since the medieval time. You can see the complex of …
66 km - Bull Island Balls
In Azerbaijan, not far from Baku is the tiny Bulla Island, which is known under the name Hyarya Zirya. On this island in the seventies of the last century the geologist Konstantin Mamedov discovered the mysterious spherical formations. In total, the researcher has …
From the series 'Most Curious Artifacts of Extraterrestrial Origin'
In Azerbaijan, not far from Baku is the tiny Bulla Island, which is known under the name Hyarya Zirya. On this island in the seventies of the last century the geologist Konstantin Mamedov discovered the mysterious spherical formations. In total, the researcher has …
205 km - Dərbənd
Derbent is considered the oldest city in the territory of modern Russia. It was founded in the Bronze Age, in the 4th Millennium BC. The first official mention of the city dates back to a much later period. Antique Hecataeus of Miletus historian wrote in his chronicles …
From the series 'Remains of the First Ancient Cities'
Derbent is considered the oldest city in the territory of modern Russia. It was founded in the Bronze Age, in the 4th Millennium BC. The first official mention of the city dates back to a much later period. Antique Hecataeus of Miletus historian wrote in his chronicles …
315 km - Tatev ropeway
Tatev ropeway is one of the most popular sights in Armenia. It was opened in October, 2010. This aerial tramway was built to connect the settlements Halidzor and Tatev separated by deep Vorotan Gorge. Near the settlement of Tatev there is an ancient monastery, which …
From the series 'The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World'
Tatev ropeway is one of the most popular sights in Armenia. It was opened in October, 2010. This aerial tramway was built to connect the settlements Halidzor and Tatev separated by deep Vorotan Gorge. Near the settlement of Tatev there is an ancient monastery, which …
350 km - Chirkei dam
On the territory of the Republic of Dagestan is a huge dam. Chirkei Dam on the Sulak River was built in 1974. Its height is 232.5 meters, the dam building has demanded about 1 300 thousands cubic meters of concrete. The length of the dam is also quite impressive and …
From the series 'The Greatest Dams in the World'
On the territory of the Republic of Dagestan is a huge dam. Chirkei Dam on the Sulak River was built in 1974. Its height is 232.5 meters, the dam building has demanded about 1 300 thousands cubic meters of concrete. The length of the dam is also quite impressive and …
359 km - Karagiye
In Kazakhstan there is also a valley worth seeing for the curious tourist. The depth of Karagije Valley is 132 meters, it is located in the southwestern part of the country, on the territory of the Mangyschlaks peninsula. Karagije is one of the deepest dry valleys of …
From the series 'Amazing Land Areas Below the Sea Level'
In Kazakhstan there is also a valley worth seeing for the curious tourist. The depth of Karagije Valley is 132 meters, it is located in the southwestern part of the country, on the territory of the Mangyschlaks peninsula. Karagije is one of the deepest dry valleys of …
Top destination around Sumgait - Baku
Of course, one of the main attractions of the city is the Baku Zoo. It is not big, but it offers visitors a chance to get acquainted with an interesting collection of representatives of the wild world. Here you can see cheetahs, tigers and lions. Young visitors are offered to ride around the zoo on a donkey. One of the most interesting things here is an aviary with wild birds. One can see rare species of falcons, and in a beautiful artificial pond, herons. There are also attractive museums for families in Baku, including the private Baku Museum of Miniature Books. The entrance to this museum is absolutely free. The museum contains an interesting collection of small books of various subjects. The owner of the museum is Zafira Salakhova - the sister of the famous Azerbaijani artist Tahir Salakhov. All her life, she collected tiny books, and today, it happily welcomes all visitors to the museum and conducts for them, interesting excursions.
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