Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Arteni

Arteni is a town in Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia, home to about 3,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 22 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 32 caves and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dashtadem Fortress (11 km), Arteni (11 km) and Cathedral of Mren (13 km).

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Arteni, Armenia
Arteni, Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arteni at a glance

Location
Aragatsotn Province district, Armenia
Population
about 3,086
Coordinates
40.2973° N, 43.7667° E
Places within 50 km
77 (33 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Arteni

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arteni: 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 Arteni

81 churches within 100 km of Arteni. The closest is Cathedral of Mren (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arteni

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arteni. The closest is Dashtadem Fortress (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Arteni

32 caves within 100 km of Arteni. The closest is P’ok’r (2 km). Best time: year-round.

  • P’ok’r · cave · Armavir Province · ~2 km
  • Jnak · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~3 km
  • Gtsi K’arayrner · cave · Armavir Province · ~5 km
  • Avdoyi · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~11 km
  • Hmei · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~11 km
  • Ayrk’ · cave · Aragatsotn Province · ~11 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arteni

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arteni. The closest is Arteni (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Arteni · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Agravaqar · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Makaghots · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~27 km
  • Mount Aragats · viewpoint · Shirak Province · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Arayiler · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Melody · viewpoint · Yerevan · ~81 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arteni

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arteni. The closest is Achurjan Dam (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Arteni

11 museums within 100 km of Arteni. The closest is Kevork Chavush House-Museum (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arteni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arteni
  2. 11 km Dashtadem Fortress · heritage site, Aragatsotn Province
  3. 7 km Cathedral of Talin · church, Aragatsotn Province
  4. 9 km Arteni · viewpoint, Aragatsotn Province
  5. 23 km Cathedral of Mren · church, Digor
  6. 6 km Bagaran · heritage site, Van
  7. 18 km Back to Arteni

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How to reach Arteni

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    Within 15 km of Arteni

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arteni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2281Cathedral of Mren (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1059Dashtadem Fortress (11 km)
    Caves3232P’ok’r (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints315Arteni (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Achurjan Dam (39 km)
    Museums211Kevork Chavush House-Museum (17 km)
    Parks010Lovers' Park (80 km)
    Other attractions17Argisztihinili (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15Minuchihr Mosque (36 km)
    Waterfalls15Broyi Ts’lan (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Saint Christopher Monastery (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Yerevan Zoo (85 km)

    Arteni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arteni?

    Dashtadem Fortress (heritage site, about 11 km), Arteni (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cathedral of Mren (church, about 13 km), Cathedral of Talin (church, about 17 km), Bagaran (heritage site, about 18 km), P’ok’r (cave, about 2 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 32 caves, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Arteni?

    Cathedral of Mren, about 13 km by road; Virgin Sandukht Church (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arteni?

    Dashtadem Fortress, about 11 km by road; Bagaran (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Arteni?

    P’ok’r, about 2 km by road; Jnak (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arteni?

    Start in Arteni, visit Dashtadem Fortress, then Cathedral of Talin, then Arteni, then Cathedral of Mren, then Bagaran, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arteni?

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

    Towns near Arteni

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arteni’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arteni on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.