Places to visit near

Amasia

Amasia is a town in Shirak Province district, Armenia of about 1,675 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 21 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 30 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Marmashen Church, Hartashen Megalithic Avenue and St Hakob Church.

40.9544° N, 43.7872° EPop. 1,675

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see119
Notable115
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Amasia

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

114 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 Amasia
  2. Marmashen Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. St Hakob Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Charles Aznavourheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Hartashen Megalithic Avenueheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lake Arpilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Amasia
Today’s loopAmasiaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Amasia?

Marmashen Church (church, about 16 km), Hartashen Megalithic Avenue (heritage site, about 17 km), St Hakob Church (church, about 18 km), Paveli (cave, about 1 km), Yot’nandzav (cave, about 1 km), Charles Aznavour (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

143 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 caves, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Amasia?

Holy Mother of God Church, about 11 km by road; Marmashen Church (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Amasia?

Hartashen Megalithic Avenue, about 17 km by road; Memorial to the Victims of the Earthquake (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Amasia?

Start in Amasia, visit Marmashen Church, then St Hakob Church, then Charles Aznavour, then Hartashen Megalithic Avenue, then Lake Arpi, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.