Saint Gayane ChurchZvartnots CathedralMetsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserveSt. TadevosMonument to the Heroic Battle of Musa DaghԿարա-Կոյունլուների դամբարան
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Metsamor

Metsamor is a town in Armavir Province district, Armenia of about 8,789 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 46 churches, 47 forts & heritage and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Saint Gayane Church, Etchmiadzin and Echmiadzin Cathedral.

40.0723° N, 44.2917° EPop. 8,789

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Within 30 km91 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see228
Notable8
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Gayane Church, church near Metsamor
Must-see

Saint Gayane Church

Church · 12 km

Etchmiadzin, heritage site near Metsamor
Must-see

Etchmiadzin

Heritage site · 12 km

Echmiadzin Cathedral, church near Metsamor
Must-see

Echmiadzin Cathedral

Church · 12 km

Places near Metsamor by type

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One day from Metsamor

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:57 pm

68 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 Metsamor
  2. Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reservemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Saint Gayane Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Zvartnots Cathedralheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Daghmonument · 1.5 hrs
  6. St. Tadevoschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Metsamor
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Metsamor?

Saint Gayane Church (church, about 12 km), Etchmiadzin (heritage site, about 12 km), Echmiadzin Cathedral (church, about 12 km), Church of the Holy Archangels (church, about 13 km), Zvartnots Cathedral (heritage site, about 13 km), Saint Hripsime Church (church, about 13 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Metsamor?

Saint Gayane Church, about 12 km by road; Echmiadzin Cathedral (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Metsamor?

Settlement of Aknashen, about 3 km by road; Mokhra-Blur (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Metsamor?

Start in Metsamor, visit Metsamor Historical-archeological Museum-reserve, then Saint Gayane Church, then Zvartnots Cathedral, then Monument to the Heroic Battle of Musa Dagh, then St. Tadevos, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.