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Ptghni

Ptghni is a town in Yerevan district, Armenia of about 1,231 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit: 54 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 41 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Levon's Divine Underground, Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan and Cathedral of Avan.

40.2557° N, 44.5861° EPop. 1,231

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Within 30 km110 places
Within 50 km166
Must-see254
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ptghni

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:33 pm

42 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 Ptghni
  2. Saint Hakob Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Khachatur Abovyan Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Saint Sargis Church of Nor Norkchurch · 30 min
  5. Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avanchurch · 30 min
  6. Saint John the Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Ptghni
Today’s loopPtghniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ptghni?

Levon's Divine Underground (attraction, about 4 km), Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan (church, about 6 km), Cathedral of Avan (church, about 6 km), Church of Saint John (church, about 6 km), Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God (church, about 6 km), Yerevan Botanical Garden (garden, about 7 km).

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

166 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Ptghni?

Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan, about 6 km by road; Cathedral of Avan (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ptghni?

Melody, about 12 km by road; Hatis (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ptghni?

Start in Ptghni, visit Saint Hakob Church, then Khachatur Abovyan Monument, then Saint Sargis Church of Nor Nork, then Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan, then Saint John the Baptist Church, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.