Vahanavank Monastery, Kapan

Name: Vahanavank Monastery
Address: Kapan, Armenia

#1 among attractions in Kapan

Top attraction, Ruins, Church, Sacred and religious sites, More...

Gallery (2)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Vahanavank is a 10th-11th century Armenian monastic complex located approximately 5 kilometers west of the town of Kapan in the Syunik Province of Armenia, situated at the foot of Tigranasar mountain along the right bank of the Voghdji River. ()

Local name: Վահանավանք Architectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 39°13'4"N, 46°19'58"E

Address

Kapan Armenia

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Kapan

Day trips

Vahanavank Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baghaberd Fortress, "Kapan Mall", Halidzor Fortress, Museum of history after Sh. Movsisyan.

2.9 miW
Ruins, Forts and castles
Baghaberd Fortress, Kapan
76 min walk • Baghaberd is a 4th to 12th century Armenian fortress located along a ridge overlooking the Voghji River, 14 kilometres northwest of the village of Kapan in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Baghaberd is at an elevation of 1,438 metres.
4.1 miE
39°12'29"N • 46°24'28"E
"Kapan Mall", Kapan
104 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miE
Ruins, Forts and castles
Halidzor Fortress, Kapan
27 min walk • The fortress of Halidzor is along a hill overlooking the Voghji River to the north, near the village of Kapan, which is 1 kilometre southwest in the Syunik Province of Armenia. Halidzor Fortress is 1,051 metres above sea level.
3.7 miE
39°12'10"N • 46°23'58"E
Museum of history after Sh. Movsisyan, Kapan
95 min walk • Museum
3.8 miE
39°12'28"N • 46°24'11"E
Kapan Museum, Kapan
98 min walk • History museum, Museum
4 miE
39°12'21"N • 46°24'18"E
St. Mesrop Mashtots, Kapan
101 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church
4.1 miE
39°12'4"N • 46°24'22"E
Baghaburj War Memorial, Kapan
105 min walk • Memorial
3.7 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Gandzasar Stadium, Kapan
95 min walk • Gandzasar Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kapan, the capital of Syunik Province, Armenia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Gandzasar.
3.6 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
FC Gandzasar Kapan
93 min walk • Football Club Gandzasar Kapan, commonly known as Gandzasar, is an Armenian football club based in the town of Kapan, Syunik Province. Translated from the Armenian, "Gandz-a-sar" simply means "Treasure Mountain". The club headquarters are located on Shinararner street 1, Kapan.

Vahanavank Monastery, Kapan

Facts and practical information

Kapan plan & book

Vahanavank Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)