Saint Gayane ChurchSt. TadevosZvartnots CathedralMetsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserveMonument to the Heroic Battle of Musa DaghԿարա-Կոյունլուների դամբարան
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Arak’s

Arak’s is a town in Armavir Province district, Armenia of about 1,442 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 45 churches, 47 forts & heritage and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Saint Gayane Church, Etchmiadzin and St. Tadevos.

40.0555° N, 44.3029° EPop. 1,442

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see229
Notable7
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Gayane Church, church near Arak’s
Must-see

Saint Gayane Church

Church · 14 km

Etchmiadzin, heritage site near Arak’s
Must-see

Etchmiadzin

Heritage site · 15 km

St. Tadevos, church near Arak’s
Must-see

St. Tadevos

Church · 15 km · Ararat Province

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One day from Arak’s

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:59 pm

69 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 Arak’s
  2. Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reservemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Saint Gayane Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Zvartnots Cathedralheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Daghmonument · 1.5 hrs
  6. St. Tadevoschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Arak’s
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arak’s?

Saint Gayane Church (church, about 14 km), Etchmiadzin (heritage site, about 15 km), St. Tadevos (church, about 15 km), Echmiadzin Cathedral (church, about 15 km), Church of the Holy Archangels (church, about 15 km), Zvartnots Cathedral (heritage site, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arak’s?

137 places on Spotwander: 45 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Arak’s?

Saint Gayane Church, about 14 km by road; St. Tadevos (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Arak’s?

Settlement of Aknashen, about 6 km by road; Mokhra-Blur (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arak’s?

Start in Arak’s, visit Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserve, then Saint Gayane Church, then Zvartnots Cathedral, then Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Dagh, then St. Tadevos, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.