Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Agarakavan

Agarakavan is a town in Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia, home to about 1,575 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 43 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Aruchavanq (6 km), Agravaqar (15 km) and Tegher (18 km).

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Agarakavan at a glance

Location
Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia
Population
about 1,575
Coordinates
40.3307° N, 44.0723° E
Places within 50 km
93 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Agarakavan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Agarakavan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Agarakavan

80 churches within 100 km of Agarakavan. The closest is Aruchavanq (6 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Aruchavanq · church · Aragatsotn Province · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Tegher · church · Aragatsotn Province · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Vahramashen Church · church · Aragatsotn Province · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Surb Hovhannes · church · Aragatsotn Province · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Artavazik Church · church · Aragatsotn Province · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Cathedral of Talin · church · Aragatsotn Province · ~23 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Agarakavan

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Agarakavan. The closest is Amberd Fortress (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Agarakavan

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Agarakavan. The closest is Agravaqar (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Agravaqar · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mount Aragats · viewpoint · Shirak Province · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Arteni · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Arayiler · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Melody · viewpoint · Yerevan · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Arzakan · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~57 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Agarakavan

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Agarakavan. The closest is Kari (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kari · lake · Aragatsotn Province · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Ակնա լիճ · lake · Armavir Province · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Lake Lessing · lake · Aragatsotn Province · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Aparan Reservoir · lake · Aragatsotn Province · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Vardaqar Reservoir · lake · Shirak Province · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Swan Lake · lake · Yerevan · ~51 km · Must-see

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Caves near Agarakavan

13 caves within 100 km of Agarakavan. The closest is Aylva (4 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Aylva · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~4 km
  • Asaturi K’arap’ · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~4 km
  • Badoyi · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~4 km
  • P’oshov Arteri · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~5 km
  • Gandzi · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~5 km
  • Aghoyi · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~5 km

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Museums near Agarakavan

11 museums within 100 km of Agarakavan. The closest is Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserve (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Agarakavan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Agarakavan
  2. 6 km Aruchavanq · church, Aragatsotn Province
  3. 19 km Tegher · church, Aragatsotn Province
  4. 6 km Vahramashen Church · church, Aragatsotn Province
  5. 1 km Amberd Fortress · heritage site, Aragatsotn Province
  6. 13 km Agravaqar · viewpoint, Aragatsotn Province
  7. 15 km Back to Agarakavan

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How to reach Agarakavan

    All places near Agarakavan by distance

    Within 15 km of Agarakavan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Agarakavan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4380Aruchavanq (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1963Amberd Fortress (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints442Agravaqar (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs513Kari (23 km)
    Caves1313Aylva (4 km)
    Museums311Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserve (31 km)
    Parks110Lovers' Park (50 km)
    Other attractions29Vardges Petrosyan (31 km)
    Waterfalls35Broyi Ts’lan (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Blue Mosque (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Yerevan Botanical Garden (54 km)
    Buddhist sites02Kecharis Monastery (74 km)

    Agarakavan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Agarakavan?

    Aruchavanq (church, about 6 km), Agravaqar (viewpoint, about 15 km), Tegher (church, about 18 km), Amberd Fortress (heritage site, about 18 km), Vahramashen Church (church, about 18 km), Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century (heritage site, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Agarakavan?

    93 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Agarakavan?

    Aruchavanq, about 6 km by road; Tegher (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Agarakavan?

    Amberd Fortress, about 18 km by road; Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at Aghtsk 4th Century (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Agarakavan?

    Agravaqar, about 15 km by road; Mount Aragats (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Agarakavan?

    Start in Agarakavan, visit Aruchavanq, then Tegher, then Vahramashen Church, then Amberd Fortress, then Agravaqar, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Agarakavan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Agarakavan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Agarakavan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Agarakavan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.