Places to visit near

Argel

Argel is a town in Kotayk Province district, Armenia of about 2,528 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit: 55 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 39 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gutanasar, Gharghavank (Zoravor Church) and Neghuts Vank.

40.3779° N, 44.6001° EPop. 2,528

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Within 30 km99 places
Within 50 km166
Must-see268
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Argel

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:00 pm

60 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 Argel
  2. Gutanasarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Saint Astvatsatsin Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Neghuts Vankchurch · 30 min
  5. Arayilerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Gharghavank (Zoravor Church)church · 30 min
  7. Back in Argel
Today’s loopArgelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Argel?

Gutanasar (viewpoint, about 9 km), Gharghavank (Zoravor Church) (church, about 10 km), Neghuts Vank (church, about 11 km), Saint Astvatsatsin Church (church, about 13 km), Saint Sargis Church (church, about 14 km), Arayiler (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

166 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Argel?

Gharghavank (Zoravor Church), about 10 km by road; Neghuts Vank (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Argel?

Gutanasar, about 9 km by road; Arayiler (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Argel?

Start in Argel, visit Gutanasar, then Saint Astvatsatsin Church, then Neghuts Vank, then Arayiler, then Gharghavank (Zoravor Church), and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.