Tovuz District district, Azerbaijan

Places to visit near Yanıqlı

Yanıqlı is a town in Tovuz District district, Azerbaijan, home to about 2,395 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 12 caves. The must-see places are Tavush Reservoir (29 km), Tavush Castle (30 km) and The Monument of Koroghlu (35 km).

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Yanıqlı at a glance

Location
Tovuz District district, Azerbaijan
Population
about 2,395
Coordinates
40.8432° N, 45.6803° E
Places within 50 km
56 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Yanıqlı

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yanıqlı: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yanıqlı

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yanıqlı. The closest is Şəkərbəy yüksəkliyi (29 km); the best-known is Qızılqaya (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Qızılqaya · viewpoint · Gedebey District · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Kenatssar · viewpoint · Tavush Province · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Miapor · viewpoint · Gegharkunik Province · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Şəkərbəy yüksəkliyi · viewpoint · Gedebey District · ~29 km
  • Քաշաթաղ · viewpoint · ~52 km · Must-see
  • Maskhit · viewpoint · Gedebey District · ~32 km

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Churches near Yanıqlı

45 churches within 100 km of Yanıqlı. The closest is Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Yanıqlı

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yanıqlı. The closest is Goytepe Archaeological Complex (18 km); the best-known is Tavush Castle (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Yanıqlı

30 caves within 100 km of Yanıqlı. The closest is Gosha Gold Mine (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Yanıqlı

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Yanıqlı. The closest is Sharach (45 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yanıqlı

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yanıqlı. The closest is Tavush Reservoir (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Yanıqlı

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yanıqlı
  2. 1 km Shah Abbas Mosque · mosque, Tovuz District
  3. 14 km Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor · church, Tavush Province
  4. 16 km Tavush Castle · heritage site, Tavush Province
  5. 5 km Tavush Reservoir · reservoir, Tavush Province
  6. 20 km Khoranashat Monastery · monastery
  7. 9 km Back to Yanıqlı

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How to reach Yanıqlı

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yanıqlı by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1447Şəkərbəy yüksəkliyi (29 km)
    Churches845Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor (15 km)
    Forts & heritage838Goytepe Archaeological Complex (18 km)
    Caves1230Gosha Gold Mine (17 km)
    Waterfalls114Sharach (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs313Tavush Reservoir (29 km)
    Buddhist sites512Khoranashat Monastery (9 km)
    Other attractions211The Monument of Koroghlu (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs18Shah Abbas Mosque (1 km)
    Museums27Gədəbəy Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Ijevan Arboretum (57 km)
    Parks02Yell Extreme Park (64 km)
    Treks01Gandzakar - Hovk (61 km)

    Yanıqlı: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yanıqlı?

    Shah Abbas Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Tavush Reservoir (reservoir, about 29 km), Khoranashat Monastery (monastery, about 9 km), Tavush Castle (heritage site, about 30 km), The Monument of Koroghlu (monument, about 35 km), Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor (church, about 15 km).

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

    56 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 12 caves, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yanıqlı?

    Şəkərbəy yüksəkliyi, about 29 km by road; Maskhit (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Yanıqlı?

    Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor, about 15 km by road; Saint George Church (Movses) (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yanıqlı?

    Goytepe Archaeological Complex, about 18 km by road; Tovuz Qalası (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yanıqlı?

    Start in Yanıqlı, visit Shah Abbas Mosque, then Saint Hripsime Church, Aygedzor, then Tavush Castle, then Tavush Reservoir, then Khoranashat Monastery, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yanıqlı?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Yanıqlı

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