Syunik Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Goris

Goris is a town in Syunik Province district, Armenia, home to about 20,379 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 16 forts & heritage and 21 caves. The must-see places are St. Stepanos (12 km), Grate Qarablur (13 km) and Tsitskar (18 km).

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Goris, Armenia
Goris, Syunik Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Goris at a glance

Location
Syunik Province district, Armenia
Population
about 20,379
Coordinates
39.5111° N, 46.3417° E
Places within 50 km
134 (24 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 Goris

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Goris: 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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Things to see near Goris, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Goris

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Goris. The closest is Khentasar (6 km); the best-known is Grate Qarablur (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grate Qarablur · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Tsitskar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Navik · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Böyük İşıqlı · viewpoint · Lachin District · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Khentasar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~6 km
  • Mets Qaraglukh · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~9 km

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Churches near Goris

38 churches within 100 km of Goris. The closest is Saint Gregory The Illuminator (1 km); the best-known is St. Stepanos (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Goris

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Goris. The closest is Axel Bakunts's Bust (1 km); the best-known is Gurjulu Mausoleum (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Goris

27 caves within 100 km of Goris. The closest is Caves, Volcanic Pillars (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Goris

19 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Goris. The closest is Mamar Mosque (52 km); the best-known is Mamay Mosque (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Goris

13 museums within 100 km of Goris. The closest is House Museum of Axel Bakunts (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Goris

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Goris
  2. 13 km Grate Qarablur · viewpoint, Syunik Province
  3. 5 km Tsitskar · viewpoint, Syunik Province
  4. 11 km Great Hermitage of Tatev · church, Syunik Province
  5. 8 km St. Stepanos · church, Syunik Province
  6. 15 km Gurjulu Mausoleum · tomb, Qubadli District
  7. 18 km Back to Goris

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How to reach Goris

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    Within 15 km of Goris

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Goris by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4185Khentasar (6 km)
    Churches2838Saint Gregory The Illuminator (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1635Axel Bakunts's Bust (1 km)
    Caves2127Caves, Volcanic Pillars (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs019Mamar Mosque (52 km)
    Museums513House Museum of Axel Bakunts (1 km)
    Waterfalls610Shrran (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Shnher (12 km)
    Treks37Goris – Karahunj (3 km)
    Other attractions27Wings of Tatev (14 km)
    Buddhist sites67Harants Anapat Monastery (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Qaragöl Qoruğu (50 km)
    Parks03Tsaghkut (51 km)

    Goris: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Goris?

    St. Stepanos (church, about 12 km), Grate Qarablur (viewpoint, about 13 km), Tsitskar (viewpoint, about 18 km), Gurjulu Mausoleum (tomb, about 18 km), Great Hermitage of Tatev (church, about 19 km), Navik (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 21 caves, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Goris?

    Khentasar, about 6 km by road; Mets Qaraglukh (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Goris?

    Saint Gregory The Illuminator, about 1 km by road; St. Hripsime (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Goris?

    Axel Bakunts's Bust, about 1 km by road; Goris Gate (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Goris?

    Start in Goris, visit Grate Qarablur, then Tsitskar, then Great Hermitage of Tatev, then St. Stepanos, then Gurjulu Mausoleum, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Goris?

    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 Goris

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