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The House of Sheki Khans, Sheki


 
 

Another example of the developed architecture of the 18th century is the House of Sheki Khans which belonged to the close relatives of Sheki Khans .

Khans Palace

This two-storied house is the classical sample of national architecture - it was constructed of raw b rick s and consists of 6 rooms, 4 corridors and 2 balconies. In front of the first floor the wide brick sidewalk is laid. The art furnish and abundance of ric h decor of the House of Sheki Khans is very similar to Sheki Khans' Palace. The w indows and doors of the house are assembled from wooden and glass mosaic just like in the palace.

The w alls and the ceiling of big ger rooms are covered with terrific beautiful pictures : flowers , anima ls, p atterns. Numerous sm all pieces mirror were skillfully used. for the rooms decoration

The main attraction of the House of Sheki Khans was amazing in its beauty decorative Bukhar -fireplace reveted with tiles.

T he House of Sheki Khans had survived in a good condition; however , it was restored and today is ope n for all visitors.
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