Places to visit near

Mayisyan

Mayisyan is a town in Shirak Province district, Armenia of about 1,521 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 16 churches, 21 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Hakob Church, Charles Aznavour and Statue Assise d'Avetik Issahakian.

40.8471° N, 43.8394° EPop. 1,521

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see134
Notable26
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Mayisyan

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:18 pm

72 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 Mayisyan
  2. Marmashen Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Black Fortressheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Charles Aznavourheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Surb Hovhannes Maturchurch · 30 min
  6. Saint Hakob Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Mayisyan
Today’s loopMayisyanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mayisyan?

St Hakob Church (church, about 3 km), Charles Aznavour (heritage site, about 6 km), Saint Nshan (church, about 8 km), Avetik Isahakyan (heritage site, about 8 km), Kirk Kerkorian (heritage site, about 8 km), Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God (church, about 8 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Mayisyan?

Tiravor Church, about 1 km by road; St Hakob Church (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mayisyan?

Memorial to the Victims of the Earthquake, about 3 km by road; Charles Aznavour (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mayisyan?

Start in Mayisyan, visit Marmashen Church, then Black Fortress, then Charles Aznavour, then Surb Hovhannes Matur, then Saint Hakob Church, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.