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Vardenik

Vardenik is a town in Gegharkunik Province district, Armenia of about 7,709 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 14 churches. The must-see places are Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar, Vanevan Monastery and Makenyants Monastery.

40.1335° N, 45.4431° EPop. 7,709

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see188
Notable33
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar, church near Vardenik
Must-see

Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar

Church · 7 km

Vanevan Monastery, monastery near Vardenik
Must-see

Vanevan Monastery

Monastery · 8 km

Makenyants Monastery, monastery near Vardenik
Must-see

Makenyants Monastery

Monastery · 18 km

Places near Vardenik by type

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One day from Vardenik

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:53 pm

95 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 Vardenik
  2. Kotavankchurch · 30 min
  3. Astghonkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Vardenisviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Makenyants Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinarchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Vardenik
Today’s loopVardenikStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vardenik?

Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar (church, about 7 km), Vanevan Monastery (monastery, about 8 km), Makenyants Monastery (monastery, about 18 km), Kotavank (church, about 19 km), Vardenis (viewpoint, about 20 km), Astghonk (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

64 places on Spotwander: 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 2 other attractions, 8 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vardenik?

Tsrtut, about 8 km by road; Gandzakar (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vardenik?

Tsovinar Inscription, about 6 km by road; Smbataberd Fortress (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vardenik?

Start in Vardenik, visit Kotavank, then Astghonk, then Vardenis, then Makenyants Monastery, then Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.