Hovhannes Surb

Places of Interest Nearby

Byurakan astrophysic observatory

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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 650 metres southwest of Hovhannes Surb.

Artavazik Church

Church

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Artavazik Church of the 7th century is located in a stone field one kilometer northeast just a little outside the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Artavazik Church is situated 1 km east of Hovhannes Surb.

Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century

Archaeological site

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The Arshakid Kings Mausoleum and Basilica is a grave monument complex that sits along a gorge overlooking the Amberd River, and is located in the center of the village of Aghtsk in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century is situated 2½ km southwest of Hovhannes Surb.

Places in the Area

Byurakan

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Byurakan is a city in Armenia located on the volcano Aragats. It is a good place to sleep to then climb Mount Aragats.

Antarut

Village

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Antarut is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.

Orgov

Village

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Orgov is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Orgov is home to the Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope and remains of a Bronze Age fort.

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