SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, March 26. International
travelers led by NomadMania Club founder and director Harry
Mitsidis explored the city of Shusha as part of a trip to Karabakh
and Eastern Zangezur, Trend’s Karabakh bureau reports.
The group, comprising 79 travelers from 37 countries, began
their visit with a tour of the monuments to prominent Azerbaijani
figures Natavan, Bulbul, and Uzeyir Hajibeyli located in the
central square of Shusha, which had been subjected to shelling. The
guests were briefed on the history of Shusha, its condition during
the years of occupation, and the ongoing reconstruction
efforts.
It was noted that during the thirty-year occupation, historic
buildings, mosques, and monuments in Shusha were subjected to
extensive destruction. Following the city’s liberation, large-scale
construction and restoration works were launched. Alongside the
development of infrastructure, efforts to restore Shusha’s
authentic historical appearance, as well as its cultural and
historical landmarks, are currently underway.
The travelers also visited the house of Khurshidbanu Natavan,
the area of the Khan Qizi spring, the fortress walls, and the
Yukhari Govhar Aga Mosque.
The visit is considered highly significant for promoting the
territories liberated from occupation within the framework of
“black tourism,” as well as for showcasing the large-scale
reconstruction and restoration efforts being carried out in the
region.
It should be noted that between 2020 and 2025, a total of 15
international travel missions to Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur were
organized through major global travel clubs. This visit marks the
16th such trip.
