Tavush Province district, Armenia

Places to visit near Ijevan

Ijevan is a town in Tavush Province district, Armenia, home to about 14,737 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Yell Extreme Park (9 km), Mantash (10 km) and Aghjka Berd Fortress (12 km).

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Ijevan, Armenia
Ijevan, Tavush Province district, Armenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ijevan at a glance

Location
Tavush Province district, Armenia
Population
about 14,737
Coordinates
40.8788° N, 45.1485° E
Places within 50 km
32 (32 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

Top places to visit near Ijevan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ijevan: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ijevan

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ijevan. The closest is Kenatssar (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kenatssar · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Hovk · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Miapor · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Yeghjervasar · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Mets Maymekh · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Ugheo · viewpoint · Kotayk Province · ~50 km · Must-see

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Churches near Ijevan

39 churches within 100 km of Ijevan. The closest is Shkhmuradi Monastery (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ijevan

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ijevan. The closest is Mantash (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ijevan

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ijevan. The closest is Gosh Lake (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Ijevan

7 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ijevan. The closest is Surb Grigori Bardzrakash Monastery (53 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ijevan

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ijevan. The closest is Sochut Dendropark (70 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ijevan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ijevan
  2. 9 km Yell Extreme Park · park, Tavush Province
  3. 5 km Okon Castle · heritage site, Tavush Province
  4. 11 km Aghjka Berd Fortress · heritage site, Tavush Province
  5. 6 km Mantash · heritage site, Tavush Province
  6. 17 km Kenatssar · viewpoint, Tavush Province
  7. 15 km Back to Ijevan

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From travellers near Ijevan

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How to reach Ijevan

    All places near Ijevan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ijevan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints641Kenatssar (15 km)
    Churches1239Shkhmuradi Monastery (17 km)
    Forts & heritage611Mantash (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Gosh Lake (26 km)
    Buddhist sites07Surb Grigori Bardzrakash Monastery (53 km)
    Other attractions13Makaravank (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Sochut Dendropark (70 km)
    Parks11Yell Extreme Park (9 km)
    Caves11Hovk-1 (17 km)
    Waterfalls11Dilijan Waterfall House (29 km)
    Museums01Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts (69 km)

    Ijevan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ijevan?

    Yell Extreme Park (park, about 9 km), Mantash (heritage site, about 10 km), Aghjka Berd Fortress (heritage site, about 12 km), Okon Castle (heritage site, about 13 km), Makaravank (attraction, about 13 km), Kenatssar (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ijevan?

    Kenatssar, about 15 km by road; Hovk (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ijevan?

    Shkhmuradi Monastery, about 17 km by road; Surp Bogos Bedros Church (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ijevan?

    Mantash, about 10 km by road; Aghjka Berd Fortress (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ijevan?

    Start in Ijevan, visit Yell Extreme Park, then Okon Castle, then Aghjka Berd Fortress, then Mantash, then Kenatssar, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ijevan?

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

    Towns near Ijevan

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