Saint Gayane ChurchZvartnots CathedralMetsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserveMonument to the Heroic Battle of Musa DaghSt. TadevosԿարա-Կոյունլուների դամբարան
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Aknashen

Aknashen is a town in Armavir Province district, Armenia of about 1,362 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 45 churches, 46 forts & heritage and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Saint Gayane Church, Etchmiadzin and Echmiadzin Cathedral.

40.0955° N, 44.2860° EPop. 1,362

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Within 30 km95 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see229
Notable5
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Gayane Church, church near Aknashen
Must-see

Saint Gayane Church

Church · 9 km

Etchmiadzin, heritage site near Aknashen
Must-see

Etchmiadzin

Heritage site · 9 km

Echmiadzin Cathedral, church near Aknashen
Must-see

Echmiadzin Cathedral

Church · 9 km

Places near Aknashen by type

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One day from Aknashen

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

66 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aknashen
  2. St. Tadevoschurch · 30 min
  3. Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Daghmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Zvartnots Cathedralheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Saint Gayane Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reservemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Aknashen
Today’s loopAknashenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aknashen?

Saint Gayane Church (church, about 9 km), Etchmiadzin (heritage site, about 9 km), Echmiadzin Cathedral (church, about 9 km), Church of the Holy Archangels (church, about 9 km), Saint Hripsime Church (church, about 10 km), Shoghakat Church (church, about 10 km).

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

134 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Aknashen?

Saint Gayane Church, about 9 km by road; Echmiadzin Cathedral (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Aknashen?

Settlement of Aknashen, about 1 km by road; Mokhra-Blur (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aknashen?

Start in Aknashen, visit St. Tadevos, then Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Dagh, then Zvartnots Cathedral, then Saint Gayane Church, then Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserve, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.