Saint John the Baptist Church, Abovyan

Name: Saint John the Baptist Church
Address: Abovyan, Armenia

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Saint John the Baptist Church is a monumental Armenian Apostolic church in the town of Abovyan, Kotayk Province, Armenia. ()

Local name: Սուրբ Հովհաննես Մկրտիչ եկեղեցի Completed: 14 May 2013 (11 years ago)Architectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 40°16'33"N, 44°37'53"E

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Nearby attractions include: Water World, Ptghni Church, Yerevan Zoo, Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan.

6.3 miSW
Water park, Amusement park, Swimming
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Church, Ruins
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7.1 miSW
Small zoo with birds, reptiles and mammals
Yerevan Zoo, Yerevan
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5.2 miSW
Church, Ruins, Historical place
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6.4 miSW
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5.8 miSW
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Botanical garden with trails
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6.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
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Monastery
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Park
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