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Buzhakan

Buzhakan is a town in Kotayk Province district, Armenia of about 1,678 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 54 churches, 39 forts & heritage and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Arzakan, Neghuts Vank and Astvatsynkal Monastery.

40.4557° N, 44.5195° EPop. 1,678

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see270
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Buzhakan

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:48 pm

52 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 Buzhakan
  2. Arzakanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Neghuts Vankchurch · 30 min
  4. Arayilerviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Astvatsynkal Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Surp Bogos Bedros Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Buzhakan
Today’s loopBuzhakanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Buzhakan?

Arzakan (viewpoint, about 7 km), Neghuts Vank (church, about 7 km), Astvatsynkal Monastery (monastery, about 8 km), Arayiler (viewpoint, about 9 km), Saint's Barbara Church (church, about 11 km), Surp Bogos Bedros Church (church, about 12 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Buzhakan?

Neghuts Vank, about 7 km by road; Astvatsynkal Monastery (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Buzhakan?

Amberd Fortress, about 32 km by road; Tigran Petrosyan's Statue (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buzhakan?

Start in Buzhakan, visit Arzakan, then Neghuts Vank, then Arayiler, then Astvatsynkal Monastery, then Surp Bogos Bedros Church, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.