East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran

Places to visit near Mincivan

Mincivan is a town in East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran, home to about 6,353 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 4 caves. The must-see places are Բարդութաղք/Bartaz (25 km), Giz Galasi Reservoir (35 km) and Avarsin Castle (37 km).

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Mincivan, Iran
Mincivan, East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mincivan at a glance

Location
East Azerbaijan Province district, Iran
Population
about 6,353
Coordinates
39.0302° N, 46.7233° E
Places within 50 km
60 (9 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 Mincivan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mincivan: 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 Mincivan, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Mincivan

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mincivan. The closest is Xudandərəsi (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mincivan

48 churches within 100 km of Mincivan. The closest is St. Hripsime Church (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mincivan

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mincivan. The closest is Toomanians Castle (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Mincivan

27 caves within 100 km of Mincivan. The closest is Deri Tun (43 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Deri Tun · cave · Syunik Province · ~43 km
  • Chgnatun · cave · Syunik Province · ~44 km
  • Chlkaver · cave · Syunik Province · ~44 km
  • Khol · cave · Syunik Province · ~47 km
  • Sarrnatner · cave · Syunik Province · ~52 km
  • Agi · cave · Syunik Province · ~53 km

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Buddhist sites near Mincivan

17 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mincivan. The closest is Yeritsavank Monastery (43 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mincivan

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Mincivan. The closest is Varser (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Mincivan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mincivan
  2. 1 km Xudandərəsi · viewpoint
  3. 12 km Basut-Chay State Reserve · nature spot, Zangilan District
  4. 17 km Բարդութաղք/Bartaz · viewpoint
  5. 13 km Tali · viewpoint
  6. 24 km Toomanians Castle · heritage site, East Azerbaijan Province
  7. 12 km Back to Mincivan

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How to reach Mincivan

    All places near Mincivan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Tshmasar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Baghaberd Fortress · fort · Syunik Province · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Holy Mother of God Church · church · Syunik Province · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Katar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Zvaravank · church · Syunik Province · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Gurjulu Mausoleum · fort · Qubadli District · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Navik · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Xaşlıdağ · viewpoint · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Jushin Castle · fort · East Azerbaijan Province · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Xarxat · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Shek · viewpoint · ~70 km · Must-see
    • St. Stepanos · church · Syunik Province · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Great Hermitage of Tatev · church · Syunik Province · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Aramazd · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Sts. Paul and Peter Church · church · Syunik Province · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Ziyarət · viewpoint · Khojavend District · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Katarovank · attraction · Khojavend District · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Gaylasar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~51 km
    • Chalabilar Mosque · dargah · Jabrayil District · ~51 km
    • Aghjkasar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~51 km
    • Sarrnatner · cave · Syunik Province · ~52 km
    • Daghtumas · viewpoint · Jabrayil District · ~52 km
    • Tumaslı · viewpoint · Jabrayil District · ~52 km
    • Agi · cave · Syunik Province · ~53 km
    • Paravor · viewpoint · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Meghri · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~54 km
    • Kapk’ · cave · Syunik Province · ~54 km
    • Tsakk’ar · cave · Syunik Province · ~54 km
    • Meghri Fortress · fort · Syunik Province · ~54 km
    • Vardapeti Dzor · waterfall · Syunik Province · ~55 km
    • Surb Hovhannes · church · Syunik Province · ~55 km
    • Abbas Mirza Castel · fort · East Azerbaijan Province · ~56 km
    • Ağrıdağ · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Surb Martiros · cave · Syunik Province · ~58 km
    • K’yuhal · cave · Syunik Province · ~58 km
    • Lalatapa · viewpoint · Jabrayil District · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Mahtesasar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~59 km
    • Shabatasar · viewpoint · Syunik Province · ~59 km
    • Shikh Baba Mausoleum · fort · Khojavend District · ~59 km
    • Kaputjugh · viewpoint · Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · ~80 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mincivan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1987Xudandərəsi (1 km)
    Churches948St. Hripsime Church (25 km)
    Forts & heritage830Toomanians Castle (12 km)
    Caves427Deri Tun (43 km)
    Buddhist sites117Yeritsavank Monastery (43 km)
    Waterfalls314Varser (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs111Mamar Mosque (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Basut-Chay State Reserve (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49Khoda Afarin Reservoir (20 km)
    Treks17Baghaburj - Shishkert (42 km)
    Other attractions15Khodaafarin Bridge (29 km)
    Museums15Kapan Modern Art Museum (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11آراز چای (29 km)
    Parks01Tsaghkut (72 km)

    Mincivan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mincivan?

    Xudandərəsi (viewpoint, about 1 km), Բարդութաղք/Bartaz (viewpoint, about 25 km), Toomanians Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Basut-Chay State Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Tali (viewpoint, about 14 km), Giz Galasi Reservoir (reservoir, about 35 km).

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

    60 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 4 caves, 1 Buddhist site.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mincivan?

    Xudandərəsi, about 1 km by road; Tali (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mincivan?

    St. Hripsime Church, about 25 km by road; Bekhi Anapat Church (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mincivan?

    Toomanians Castle, about 12 km by road; Mammadbayli Mausoleum (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mincivan?

    Start in Mincivan, visit Xudandərəsi, then Basut-Chay State Reserve, then Բարդութաղք/Bartaz, then Tali, then Toomanians Castle, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mincivan?

    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 Mincivan

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