Ararat Cemetery, Fresno

#45 among attractions in Fresno

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The Ararat Massis Armenian Cemetery, commonly known as the Ararat Cemetery, is an Armenian cemetery in Fresno, California. Established in 1885, the cemetery is the burial place of many prominent figures of Armenian American history including Soghomon Tehlirian, Victor Maghakian, and William Saroyan. The Ararat Massis Cemetery was the only Armenian cemetery built outside Armenia and the Middle East for more than a century. ()

Coordinates: 36°44'44"N, 119°50'2"W

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EdisonFresno United States

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Ararat Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Playland, Roeding Park, Belmont Memorial Park.

0.8 miNE
Animal park with cafe and gift shop
Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno
20 min walk • The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a zoo in Roeding Park in Fresno, California covering 39 acres and housing over 190 species. Its attractions include Stingray Bay, Dino Dig, Valley Farm, Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and Ross Laird's Winged Wonders Bird Show.
0.7 miNE
Park, Theme park, Amusement park
Playland, Fresno
19 min walk • Playland is an amusement park in Roeding Park in Fresno, California. It was built in 1955, and it shares the space on the southwest corner of the park with Storyland, its sister park, and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
0.9 miNE
Park, Playground
Roeding Park, Fresno
23 min walk • Roeding Park is one of four regional city parks in Fresno, California - the others are Woodward Park. Kearney Park and the Regional Sports Park.
~1770 ftE
Cemetery
Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno
9 min walk • Belmont Memorial Park is a cemetery located in Fresno, Fresno County, California.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ararat Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno (9 min walk), Playland, Fresno (19 min walk), Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Fresno (20 min walk), Roeding Park, Fresno (23 min walk).