Places to visit near

Shahumyan

Shahumyan is a town in Ararat Province district, Armenia of about 3,905 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 32 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 42 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Artashat, Dvin and Artaxata (Artashat).

39.9417° N, 44.5723° EPop. 3,905

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km134
Must-see227
Notable22
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shahumyan

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

96 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 Shahumyan
  2. Artashatheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Alsarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Yeranosviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. St. Tadevoschurch · 30 min
  6. Dvinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shahumyan
Today’s loopShahumyanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shahumyan?

Artashat (heritage site, about 8 km), Dvin (heritage site, about 9 km), Artaxata (Artashat) (attraction, about 9 km), Yeranos (viewpoint, about 22 km), St. Tadevos (church, about 22 km), Alsar (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

134 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 forts & heritage, 12 other attractions, 11 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Shahumyan?

Surp Hovhannes Church of Artashat, about 5 km by road; Saint Jacob Church (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shahumyan?

Ilkasar, about 14 km by road; Սարիպապ (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shahumyan?

Start in Shahumyan, visit Artashat, then Alsar, then Yeranos, then St. Tadevos, then Dvin, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.