Tavush ReservoirTavush CastleNor Varagavank MonasteryTovuz QalasıGoytepe Archaeological ComplexShish Guzey Cave
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Tovuz

Tovuz is a town in Tovuz District district, Azerbaijan of about 12,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tavush Reservoir, Tavush Castle and Nor Varagavank Monastery.

40.9925° N, 45.6284° EPop. 12,626

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see61
Notable180
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Tavush Reservoir, reservoir near Tovuz
Must-see

Tavush Reservoir

Reservoir · 25 km · Tavush Province

Tavush Castle, heritage site near Tovuz
Must-see

Tavush Castle

Heritage site · 29 km · Tavush Province

Nor Varagavank Monastery, monastery near Tovuz
Must-see

Nor Varagavank Monastery

Monastery · 32 km · Tavush Province

Places near Tovuz by type

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One day from Tovuz

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

91 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 Tovuz
  2. Goytepe Archaeological Complexheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Tavush Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  4. Tavush Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Nor Varagavank Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Shish Guzey Cavecave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tovuz
Today’s loopTovuzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tovuz?

Tovuz Qalası (heritage site, about 2 km), Tavush Reservoir (reservoir, about 25 km), Tavush Castle (heritage site, about 29 km), Goytepe Archaeological Complex (heritage site, about 9 km), Shish Guzey Cave (cave, about 9 km), Nor Varagavank Monastery (monastery, about 32 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 9 caves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tovuz?

Arsar, about 44 km by road; Metslanj (45 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tovuz?

Saint George Church (Movses), about 19 km by road; Surb Astvatsatsin Church (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tovuz?

Start in Tovuz, visit Goytepe Archaeological Complex, then Tavush Reservoir, then Tavush Castle, then Nor Varagavank Monastery, then Shish Guzey Cave, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.