Places to visit near

Vardenis

Vardenis is a town in Gegharkunik Province district, Armenia of about 11,382 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 caves and 11 churches. The must-see places are Makenyants Monastery, Vanevan Monastery and Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar.

40.1833° N, 45.7305° EPop. 11,382

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Within 30 km34 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see98
Notable118
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vardenis

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:51 pm

84 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 Vardenis
  2. Shatjrek’icave · 1 hrs
  3. Boyuk Alagollake · 45 min
  4. Vanevan Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Makenyants Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  6. Andzavcave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vardenis
Today’s loopVardenisStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vardenis?

Makenyants Monastery (monastery, about 15 km), Vanevan Monastery (monastery, about 23 km), Saint Sargis Church of Tsovinar (church, about 24 km), Heri (cave, about 4 km), Andzav (cave, about 4 km), Blanner (cave, about 4 km).

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

89 places on Spotwander: 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 caves, 11 churches, 8 waterfalls, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vardenis?

Bovnots, about 10 km by road; Maqenyats (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest cave to Vardenis?

Heri, about 4 km by road; Andzav (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vardenis?

Start in Vardenis, visit Shatjrek’i, then Boyuk Alagol, then Vanevan Monastery, then Makenyants Monastery, then Andzav, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.