Quba

Guba is also a center of carpet-making. There are more than 30 types of Guba carpets. “Gadim-Minara”, “Gimil”, “Griz”, “Chichi” and “Yerfi” carpets are kept in museums all around the world and in personal collections. Private enterprises of Guba also produce different types of carpets.

Quba

Gasaba (the Red Settlement), a famous Jewish settlement in Guba, is located on the outskirts of the city, on the beach of Gudyalchay river. This area is considered one of unique attractions for local and foreign tourists. The foundation of the Girmizi Gasaba was laid under Guba`s Fatali khan in the 18th century. The settlement, formerly known as “Jewish Sloboda”, was named “Girmizi Gasaba” in 1926. Local residents also call the settlement “Girmizi kand” (the Red village). The area is the most heavily populated Jewish settlement in the world.