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Vanadzor

Armenia's 3rd largest city with a few nice churches

70km

40.8144.484

Yerevan

the capital, and by far the largest city

90km

40.177444.5126

Tsaghkadzor

Armenia's ski destination.

99km

40.533344.7167

Akhaltsikhe

human settlement

119km

41.63888942.986111

Tbilisi

capital city of Georgia

129km

41.716744.7833
Sights (17)

Sev Berd

The big, round, black fortress on the top of the hill overlooking Gyumri is a good spot to take in the view. It once protected the Russian Empire from the Ottoman Empire. Nearby is the huge "Mother Armenia" statue.

2.5km

40.7822222243.82527778

Church of the Holy Mother of God, Vanadzor

Very old black and orange stone Armenian church. It is one of the nicest examples of historic architecture in Vanadzor. It was built in 1831 and then renovated in 1999.

72km

40.8148611144.49569444

Khujabi Monastery

If you make it to Khorakert, you should be able to make it to this soaring, majestic and lost work of architecture, further along the border.

87km

41.2016666744.5675

Odzun Church

A huge basilica, which has withstood the tests of time for 1,300 years, the church in Odzun is a beauty. There is an interest memorial on the site with carvings telling a story, and a large village surrounds the church.

88km

41.0508544.616416

Horomayr Monastery

The monastery is built in part at the top of the cliff, in part halfway down. At the top, there is a three-chambered chapel. Below, the walls of the canyon form one of the four walls of the structures. There are caves within the monastic complex, khachkars and carvings. St Mark's Church was built by the Princes Zakare and Ivane Zakarian in 1187. The other buildings were built by Abbot Samuel in 1206.

89km

41.03503944.628039

Kobayr monastery

The partially collapsed church once had magnificently exposed frescoes - which are now being covered again as the complex is restored. The setting is really nice, as are the views. Well worth the 15-min walk up the slippery wet slopes of the canyon.

89km

41.00506144.635086

Sanahin Monastery

cultural heritage monument of Armenia

94km

41.08722244.666111

Sanahin

village in Lori Province of Armenia

94km

41.08792444.667985

Haghpat

village in Lori Province of Armenia

99km

41.09544.71027778

Kecharis Monastery

monastery

99km

40.53235844.719644

Haghpat Monastery

Part of the same UNESCO site as Sanahin, you'll have a hard time choosing a favourite. The labyrinth of passages, chambers, khachkars and views will leave you wondering how this masterpiece was built.

99km

41.09388944.711944

Makravank Monastery

cultural heritage monument of Armenia

101km

40.527544.737222

Akhtala Monastery

This beautiful fortified monastery has exquisite frescoes, large fortifications, great carvings and interesting ruins. Not many visit it yet, but that will likely change in time.

106km

41.15057844.763919

Haghartsin Monastery

cultural heritage monument of Armenia

116km

40.76848944.890875

Moscow Cinema

120km

40.315144.8712

Lake Parz

lake in Armenia

123km

40.75138944.960556

Aghavnavank Monastery

monastery in Armenia

140km

40.72498445.107594
Nature

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Gyumri

Armenia
Someday we will visit Gyumri or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Gyumri

Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia and the capital of Shirak Province in Northern Armenia.

Gyumri is 126 kilometres (78 miles) north of the capital Yerevan at the central part of the Shirak plateau. It has an approximate height of 1,550 metres (5,090 feet) above sea level, the high altitude line being 1,500 metres (4,900 feet). The Akhurian River passes through the western suburbs. The Shirak plateau is surrounded with the Pambak Mountains from the east and Aragats volcanic range from the south. The city of Gyumri is 196 kilometres (122 miles) away from the Black Sea. The surrounding lands near the city are rich in tufa, basalt and clay.

During the pre-Soviet era, Alexandropol was considered the third-largest trade and cultural centre in Transcaucasia after Tiflis and Baku (Yerevan would not rise to prominence until being proclaimed as the capital of independent Armenia in 1918 and Armenian SSR in 1920). At the end of the 19th century, the population of Alexandropol had grown to 32,100 inhabitants, with a majority of Armenians.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

-3.7°C-14.8
Precipitation: 23.7 mm

Feb

-1.7°C-12.9
Precipitation: 26.7 mm

Mar

4.1°C-6.8
Precipitation: 28.2 mm

Apr

13.1°C0.4
Precipitation: 54.5 mm

May

18.3°C5.3
Precipitation: 84.6 mm

Jun

22.4°C8.6
Precipitation: 73.9 mm

Jul

26.3°C12.7
Precipitation: 43.2 mm

Aug

26.8°C12.6
Precipitation: 35.7 mm

Sep

23.1°C7.6
Precipitation: 26 mm

Oct

16.1°C1.5
Precipitation: 38.5 mm

Nov

8°C-3.5
Precipitation: 28.2 mm

Dec

0°C-9.9
Precipitation: 22.8 mm
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