This region is renowned for its wonderful climate and abundance of historic sites, but mainly it is famous for its pomegranates. Pomegranates have historically been cultivated in almost all regions of the country, but the acknowledged centre of the best varieties of pomegranate is the Shirvan region which is situated in the dry, subtropical zone of Goychay. Goychay pomegranates are famous worldwide and have become the symbol of "real Azerbaijani pomegranates". It’s not surprising that the technology for the preparation of the well-known Azerbaijani sauce "narsharab" being a sort of pomegranate jam, was invented by the locals. This popular sweet and sour sauce harmonizes perfectly with fish and meat dishes.