Marmashen ChurchSt Hakob ChurchCharles AznavourBlack FortressKhachi Dzor ChurchHoly Mother of God Church
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Marmashen

Marmashen is a town in Shirak Province district, Armenia of about 1,644 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 19 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Marmashen Church, St Hakob Church and Charles Aznavour.

40.8349° N, 43.7779° EPop. 1,644

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Within 30 km50 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see129
Notable32
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Marmashen Church

Church · 3 km

St Hakob Church, church near Marmashen
Must-see

St Hakob Church

Church · 5 km

Charles Aznavour, heritage site near Marmashen
Must-see

Charles Aznavour

Heritage site · 8 km

Places near Marmashen by type

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One day from Marmashen

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:24 pm

66 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 Marmashen
  2. Holy Mother of God Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. St Hakob Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Charles Aznavourheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Vardaqar Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Black Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Marmashen
Today’s loopMarmashenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Marmashen?

Marmashen Church (church, about 3 km), St Hakob Church (church, about 5 km), Charles Aznavour (heritage site, about 8 km), Black Fortress (heritage site, about 9 km), Mother Armenia (heritage site, about 9 km), Saint Nshan (church, about 9 km).

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

66 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Marmashen?

Marmashen Church, about 3 km by road; St Hakob Church (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Marmashen?

Khachi Dzor Church, about 2 km by road; Memorial to the Victims of the Earthquake (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Marmashen?

Start in Marmashen, visit Holy Mother of God Church, then St Hakob Church, then Charles Aznavour, then Vardaqar Reservoir, then Black Fortress, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.