Metsamor site

#55 among destinations in Armenia

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Metsamor site is the remains of an old fortress located to the southwest of the Armenian village of Taronik, in the Armavir Province. ()

Local name: Մեծամորի ամրոց Coordinates: 40°7'35"N, 44°11'12"E

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Metsamor site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Saint Gayane Church, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Ruben Sevak Museum.

6 miNE
, Church
Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Vagharshapat
154 min walk • Etchmiadzin Cathedral, nestled within the city of Vagharshapat, Armenia, is not only a magnificent example of Armenian ecclesiastical architecture but also a revered symbol of Armenian Christianity. As the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, this ancient...
6 miE
7th-century church named for a martyr
Saint Gayane Church, Vagharshapat
152 min walk • Nestled in the spiritual heart of Armenia, the Saint Gayane Church stands as an enduring testament to the country's rich religious heritage. Located in the city of Vagharshapat, this architectural marvel dates back to the 7th century, offering visitors a glimpse into...
6 miNE
Church
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Vagharshapat
154 min walk • Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, known in Armenian as simply the Mother See, is the governing body of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
6 miNE
Museum
Ruben Sevak Museum, Vagharshapat
153 min walk • Ruben Sevak Museum is an art museum located in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Opened on 10 September 2013, the museum is housed in the Ghazarapat building of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, adjacent to the Mother Cathedral.
6 miNE
Museum
Karekin I Centre of Theology and Armenology, Vagharshapat
152 min walk • Karekin I Centre of Theology and Armenology, is an educational institution and a research centre of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, located in Vagharshapat, Armenia. It was officially founded on 26 June 2000, by Catholicos Karekin II.
1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Ayger
41 min walk • Lake Akna is a small lake located in the Ararat plain west of Ejmiatsin in Armenia. The area of the lake is 0.07 km², while its maximum depth is 9.4 meters.
6.2 miNE
Church
Holy Mother of God Church, Vagharshapat
158 min walk • Church of the Holy Mother of God, is a church located in the town of Vagharshapat, Armenia. It was built in 1767, during the reign of Catholicos Simeon I of Yerevan, on the remains of a 16th-century wooden church.
5.9 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Vagharshapat City Stadium, Vagharshapat
152 min walk • Etchmiadzin Stadium, is an abandoned football stadium in Vagharshapat, Armenia. Owned by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the stadium is located near the southern walls of the Mother See complex.
3.9 miW
Town
Metsamor
100 min walk • Metsamor, is a town and urban municipal community in the Armavir Province of Armenia. It is famous for being home to Armenia's Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, the only nuclear plant in the Transcaucasian region. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 9,191.