Nor Varagavank MonasteryTavush ReservoirShkhmuradi MonasteryShomutapaTavush CastleMemorial Museum of Molla Panah Vagif and Molla Vali Vidadi
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Vurğun

Vurğun is a town in Aghstafa District district, Azerbaijan of about 2,635 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 19 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Nor Varagavank Monastery, Tavush Reservoir and Shkhmuradi Monastery.

41.0952° N, 45.4711° EPop. 2,635

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see68
Notable89
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Nor Varagavank Monastery, monastery near Vurğun
Must-see

Nor Varagavank Monastery

Monastery · 24 km · Tavush Province

Tavush Reservoir, reservoir near Vurğun
Must-see

Tavush Reservoir

Reservoir · 26 km · Tavush Province

Shkhmuradi Monastery, monastery near Vurğun
Must-see

Shkhmuradi Monastery

Monastery · 31 km · Tavush Province

Places near Vurğun by type

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One day from Vurğun

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

81 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 Vurğun
  2. Shomutapaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Nor Varagavank Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  4. Shkhmuradi Monasterymonastery · 30 min
  5. Tavush Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tavush Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  7. Back in Vurğun
Today’s loopVurğunStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vurğun?

Nor Varagavank Monastery (monastery, about 24 km), Shomutapa (heritage site, about 4 km), Tavush Reservoir (reservoir, about 26 km), Shkhmuradi Monastery (monastery, about 31 km), Tavush Castle (heritage site, about 31 km), Memorial Museum of Molla Panah Vagif and Molla Vali Vidadi (monument, about 12 km).

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

68 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 10 caves, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Vurğun?

Nor Varagavank Monastery, about 24 km by road; Հոնուտա վանք (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vurğun?

Mount Goyazan, about 30 km by road; Arsar (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vurğun?

Start in Vurğun, visit Shomutapa, then Nor Varagavank Monastery, then Shkhmuradi Monastery, then Tavush Castle, then Tavush Reservoir, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.