Famous travelers around the world have compared these places with a subtropical climate to the most beautiful and pleasant places in the world. Lerik is also a land of historical monuments. Lerik is one of the oldest human settlements not only in Azerbaijan but in the world.
The traveler, ethnographer-historian Berezin notes that “the local population is very ancient. They are the former Medes. " From time immemorial, primitive people have used the natural caves that still exist in the foothills.
In Lerik, woodworking and weaving of folk crafts are more developed. You will feel it from the moment you come to the city. This was due to the abundance of forest resources in Lerik and the widespread use of livestock, especially sheep.
Our national dishes typical of the southern region are also a key part of Lerik cuisine. The people of Lerik also have interesting folklore, performances, dances, and songs. Folklore samples are performed in both Azerbaijani and Talysh languages.