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Vahanavank Monastery, Kapan

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Vahanavank Monastery, Kapan

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

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

Nearby attractions include: Baghaberd Fortress, Halidzor Fortress, Gandzasar Stadium, FC Gandzasar Kapan.

  • baghaberd fortress kapan2.9 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.

  • halidzor fortress kapan1 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.

  • gandzasar stadium kapan3.7 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.

  • gandzasar kapan training centre3.6 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.

Where to next? Visit syunik Syunik region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Armenia.

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