Shirak Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Azatan

Azatan is a town in Shirak Province district, Armenia, home to about 4,448 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 21 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mother Armenia (8 km), Black Fortress (9 km) and Andranik (9 km).

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Azatan, Armenia
Azatan, Shirak Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Azatan at a glance

Location
Shirak Province district, Armenia
Population
about 4,448
Coordinates
40.7196° N, 43.8273° E
Places within 50 km
75 (42 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 Azatan

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

66 churches within 100 km of Azatan. The closest is Holy Resurrection Saint Stepanos Church (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Azatan

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Azatan. The closest is Gusanagyugh Ruins (7 km); the best-known is Mother Armenia (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Azatan

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Azatan. The closest is Urasar (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Urasar · viewpoint · Lori Province · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Mount Aragats · viewpoint · Shirak Province · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Arteni · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Agravaqar · viewpoint · Aragatsotn Province · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Mtin · viewpoint · Lori Province · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Spitak · viewpoint · Lori Province · ~53 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Azatan

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Azatan. The closest is Vardaqar Reservoir (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Azatan

8 museums within 100 km of Azatan. The closest is Sergey Merkurov House-Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Azatan

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Azatan. The closest is Holy Saviour's Monastery of Yerazgavors (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Azatan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Azatan
  2. 8 km Mother Armenia · heritage site, Shirak Province
  3. 1 km Black Fortress · heritage site, Shirak Province
  4. 2 km 1988 Earthquake Memorial · monument, Shirak Province
  5. 1 km Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri · church, Shirak Province
  6. 1 km Andranik · heritage site, Shirak Province
  7. 9 km Back to Azatan

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How to reach Azatan

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    Within 15 km of Azatan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Azatan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2166Holy Resurrection Saint Stepanos Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2842Gusanagyugh Ruins (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints419Urasar (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Vardaqar Reservoir (12 km)
    Museums68Sergey Merkurov House-Museum (9 km)
    Other attractions46Friends (9 km)
    Buddhist sites15Holy Saviour's Monastery of Yerazgavors (10 km)
    Caves44Patmakan (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Minuchihr Mosque (40 km)
    Waterfalls12Trchkan Waterfall (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Sochut Dendropark (75 km)

    Azatan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Azatan?

    Mother Armenia (heritage site, about 8 km), Black Fortress (heritage site, about 9 km), Andranik (heritage site, about 9 km), Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri (church, about 9 km), 1988 Earthquake Memorial (monument, about 9 km), St. Amenaprkitch (church, about 9 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 28 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Azatan?

    Holy Resurrection Saint Stepanos Church, about 1 km by road; Beniamin Church (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Azatan?

    Gusanagyugh Ruins, about 7 km by road; Mother Armenia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Azatan?

    Urasar, about 47 km by road; Mount Aragats (47 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Azatan?

    Start in Azatan, visit Mother Armenia, then Black Fortress, then 1988 Earthquake Memorial, then Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri, then Andranik, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Azatan?

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

    Towns near Azatan

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