Places to visit near

Geghakert

Geghakert is a town in Armavir Province district, Armenia of about 2,343 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 50 churches, 42 forts & heritage and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Etchmiadzin, Echmiadzin Cathedral and Church of the Holy Archangels.

40.1852° N, 44.2433° EPop. 2,343

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Within 30 km103 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see245
Notable5
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Geghakert

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:14 pm

59 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 Geghakert
  2. Saint Mesrop Mashtots Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Daghmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Zvartnots Cathedralheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Etchmiadzinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ակնա լիճlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Geghakert
Today’s loopGeghakertStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Geghakert?

Etchmiadzin (heritage site, about 6 km), Echmiadzin Cathedral (church, about 6 km), Church of the Holy Archangels (church, about 6 km), Saint Gayane Church (church, about 6 km), Shoghakat Church (church, about 7 km), Saint Hripsime Church (church, about 7 km).

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

137 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Geghakert?

St. Stepanos Church, about 5 km by road; Echmiadzin Cathedral (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Geghakert?

Etchmiadzin, about 6 km by road; Zvartnots Cathedral (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Geghakert?

Start in Geghakert, visit Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church, then Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Dagh, then Zvartnots Cathedral, then Etchmiadzin, then Ակնա լիճ, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.