Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Getap’

Getap’ is a town in Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia, home to about 1,842 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 10 forts & heritage and 22 caves. The must-see places are Anasnasar (9 km), Mozrov – Noravank (10 km) and Spitakavor (11 km).

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Getap’, Armenia
Getap’, Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Getap’ at a glance

Location
Vayots Dzor Province district, Armenia
Population
about 1,842
Coordinates
39.7639° N, 45.3083° E
Places within 50 km
95 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Getap’

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Getap’: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Getap’

  • Cave Church Rind · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Gnishik · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Hermon Church · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Harsnasar · viewpoint · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Aghjkanvag · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Shreshtasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Qarkatar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Vayots Sar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Horadis · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Թեժդրունք · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Surb Astvatsatsin Church · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~2 km
  • Mknasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~23 km · Must-see

Things to see near Getap’, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Getap’

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Getap’. The closest is Merkasar (9 km); the best-known is Anasnasar (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Anasnasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Areguni · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Gnishik · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Harsnasar · viewpoint · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Aghjkanvag · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Shreshtasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km · Must-see

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Churches near Getap’

29 churches within 100 km of Getap’. The closest is Surb Astvatsatsin Church (2 km); the best-known is Spitakavor (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Getap’

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Getap’. The closest is Vishapakar (3 km); the best-known is Proshaberd (12 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Proshaberd · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Amaghu · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Smbataberd Fortress · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Horadis · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Vishapakar · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~3 km
  • Ertij Fort · fort · Vayots Dzor Province · ~5 km

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Caves near Getap’

22 caves within 100 km of Getap’. The closest is Neghandzav (9 km); the best-known is Mozrov – Noravank (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Getap’

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Getap’. The closest is Yeghegnalich (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Yeghegnalich · lake · Vayots Dzor Province · ~14 km
  • Boyuk Alagol · lake · Kalbajar District · ~53 km · Must-see
  • Spandaryan Reservoir · lake · Syunik Province · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Batabat · lake · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Akna · lake · Gegharkunik Province · ~83 km · Must-see
  • Aras Reservoir · lake · West Azerbaijan Province · ~84 km · Must-see

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Museums near Getap’

4 museums within 100 km of Getap’. The closest is History Museum (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Getap’

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Getap’
  2. 11 km Spitakavor · church, Vayots Dzor Province
  3. 1 km Proshaberd · heritage site, Vayots Dzor Province
  4. 10 km Anasnasar · viewpoint, Vayots Dzor Province
  5. 17 km Mozrov – Noravank · cave, Vayots Dzor Province
  6. 7 km Areni-1 Cave · cave, Vayots Dzor Province
  7. 12 km Back to Getap’

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From travellers near Getap’

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How to reach Getap’

    All places near Getap’ by distance

    Within 15 km of Getap’

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Selim Caravanserai · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Paruyr Sevak's Museum · fort · Ararat Province · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Gndevank · attraction · Vayots Dzor Province · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Astghonk · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Kanachkogh · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Sevqar · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Karmirglukh · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Սբ. Տրդատ եկեղեցի · church · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km
    • Drakhtasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km
    • Gomadrunk · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km
    • Kunjurrents’ · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km
    • Tsolasar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~17 km
    • Veri · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km
    • Tsakhatsqar Monastery · Buddhist site · Vayots Dzor Province · ~18 km
    • Ishkhanayr · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Tapalots · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Mut’ K’arayr · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Heshini · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Oske · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Kosh · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Sartsakatar · viewpoint · ~19 km
    • Shrran · waterfall · Vayots Dzor Province · ~19 km
    • Kukudagh · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~40 km · Must-see
    • P’et’ak · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Շիշ · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Pos · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Masur · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Karmir · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Sedraki · cave · Vayots Dzor Province · ~20 km
    • Waterfall of Karaglukh · waterfall · Vayots Dzor Province · ~21 km
    • Berdaqar · viewpoint · ~21 km
    • Vardenis · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Urts · viewpoint · Ararat Province · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Argmaghan · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Amulsar · viewpoint · Vayots Dzor Province · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Gabur · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Garabaghlar Mausoleum · fort · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~48 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Getap’ by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3876Merkasar (9 km)
    Churches1529Surb Astvatsatsin Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1024Vishapakar (3 km)
    Caves2222Neghandzav (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Yeghegnalich (14 km)
    Other attractions26Noravanq (14 km)
    Museums24History Museum (3 km)
    Buddhist sites23Tanahat Monastery (10 km)
    Waterfalls23Shrran (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Yeghegnadzor Sanctuary (14 km)
    Parks02Lyon Park (99 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Juma Mosque of Nakhchivan (78 km)

    Getap’: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Getap’?

    Anasnasar (viewpoint, about 9 km), Mozrov – Noravank (cave, about 10 km), Spitakavor (church, about 11 km), Proshaberd (heritage site, about 12 km), Areni-1 Cave (cave, about 12 km), Magellan Cave (cave, about 12 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 22 caves, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Getap’?

    Merkasar, about 9 km by road; Anasnasar (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Getap’?

    Surb Astvatsatsin Church, about 2 km by road; Jrovank (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Getap’?

    Vishapakar, about 3 km by road; Ertij Fort (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Getap’?

    Start in Getap’, visit Spitakavor, then Proshaberd, then Anasnasar, then Mozrov – Noravank, then Areni-1 Cave, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Getap’?

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

    Towns near Getap’

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