Shirak Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Arrap’i

Arrap’i is a town in Shirak Province district, Armenia, home to about 1,738 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 22 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mother Armenia (2 km), Black Fortress (2 km) and St. Amenaprkitch (4 km).

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Arrap’i at a glance

Location
Shirak Province district, Armenia
Population
about 1,738
Coordinates
40.7828° N, 43.8058° E
Places within 50 km
67 (37 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 Arrap’i

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arrap’i: 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 Arrap’i

69 churches within 100 km of Arrap’i. The closest is St Gregory the Illuminator (4 km); the best-known is St. Amenaprkitch (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arrap’i

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arrap’i. The closest is Mother Armenia (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arrap’i

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arrap’i. The closest is Urasar (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Urasar · viewpoint · Lori Province · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Mtin · viewpoint · Lori Province · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Achqasar · viewpoint · Shirak Province · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Mount Aragats · viewpoint · Shirak Province · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Spitak · viewpoint · Lori Province · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Arteni · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~57 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arrap’i

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arrap’i. The closest is Vardaqar Reservoir (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Arrap’i

8 museums within 100 km of Arrap’i. The closest is The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sister (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Arrap’i

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Arrap’i. The closest is Asti Waterfall (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Arrap’i

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arrap’i
  2. 2 km Mother Armenia · heritage site, Shirak Province
  3. 2 km 1988 Earthquake Memorial · monument, Shirak Province
  4. 1 km St. Amenaprkitch · church, Shirak Province
  5. 1 km Kirk Kerkorian · heritage site, Shirak Province
  6. 2 km Black Fortress · heritage site, Shirak Province
  7. 2 km Back to Arrap’i

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How to reach Arrap’i

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    Within 15 km of Arrap’i

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arrap’i by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2269St Gregory the Illuminator (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2543Mother Armenia (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints219Urasar (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Vardaqar Reservoir (20 km)
    Museums68The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sister (4 km)
    Other attractions46Friends (4 km)
    Waterfalls23Asti Waterfall (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Minuchihr Mosque (46 km)
    Buddhist sites02Kobayr Monastery (92 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Sochut Dendropark (74 km)

    Arrap’i: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arrap’i?

    Mother Armenia (heritage site, about 2 km), Black Fortress (heritage site, about 2 km), St. Amenaprkitch (church, about 4 km), 1988 Earthquake Memorial (monument, about 4 km), Kirk Kerkorian (heritage site, about 4 km), Vardan Mamikonian (heritage site, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arrap’i?

    67 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Arrap’i?

    St Gregory the Illuminator, about 4 km by road; St. Amenaprkitch (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arrap’i?

    Mother Armenia, about 2 km by road; Black Fortress (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arrap’i?

    Urasar, about 43 km by road; Mtin (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arrap’i?

    Start in Arrap’i, visit Mother Armenia, then 1988 Earthquake Memorial, then St. Amenaprkitch, then Kirk Kerkorian, then Black Fortress, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arrap’i?

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

    Towns near Arrap’i

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arrap’i’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.