A coven of museum ladies beckon unsuspecting tourists into this unusual building, a circular former church. A sign claims it dates from the 7th century or earlier; however, it was largely rebuilt in tsarist times and now hosts a very forgettable hotchpotch of handicrafts.
'Albanian' Church
Azerbaijan
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