Vishapadzor
Vishapadzor is a canyon in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia and has an elevation of 1,248 metres. Vishapadzor is situated nearby to the locality Goghkut’en, as well as near Hovaran.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tegher Monastery and Byurakan astrophysic observatory.
Tegher Monastery
Church
Tegher Monastery is an early 13th-century Armenian monastery and church located on the southeastern slopes of Mount Aragats near the modern village of Tegher, and across the gorge from the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Tegher Monastery is situated 4 km north of Vishapadzor.
Byurakan astrophysic observatory
The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, or Byurakan Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Armenian Academy of Sciences. It is located on the slope of Mount Aragats in the village of Byurakan in Armenia. Byurakan astrophysic observatory is situated 3½ km northeast of Vishapadzor.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aghdzk and Ujan.
Aghdzk
Village
Photo: Albero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Aghdzk is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is home to the Arshakid Mausoleum, a large grave monument complex and basilica of the 4th to 5th centuries.
Ujan
Village
Photo: Hambi88, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ujan is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Ujan is home to the first statue of General Andranik erected in Armenia. It was secretly erected at night on 4 June 1967. Ujan is situated 3 km southwest of Vishapadzor.
Agarak
Village
Photo: Armineaghayan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Agarak is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is located on Amberd River. The modern settlement was founded mainly by emigrants from Van, Gavash and Bitlis. Agarak is situated 3½ km east of Vishapadzor.
Vishapadzor
- Type: Canyon with an elevation of 1,248 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Aragatsotn Province, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia
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Latitude
40.3111° or 40° 18′ 40″ northLongitude
44.2403° or 44° 14′ 25″ eastElevation
1,248 metres (4,094 feet)Open location code
8HG6866R+C4GeoNames ID
11128760
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In Other Languages
“Vishapadzor” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Vishapadzor”
- Armenian: “Վիշապաձոր”
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