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Aralık

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About Aralık

Aralık is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lusarat, 32km from Garni Temple.

Aralık is a town located in Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Aralık sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aralık to your route.

About Aralık

Aralık (Azerbaijani: Aralıq; Kurdish: Başan; Armenian: Արալիխ, romanized: Aralikh; Russian: Аралык, romanized: Aralyk) is a town in the Iğdır Province in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Aralık District. Its population is 5,809 (2022). Aralık lies near the right bank of the river Aras, across

Read more the border from the Armenian town Artashat. It is the location of the Aras corridor, which connects Turkey with Azerbaijan. The town of Aralık is mainly inhabited by Azerbaijanis.

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Aralık offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Aralık located?

Aralık is located in Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 39.8728 latitude, 44.5192 longitude.

What is the population of Aralık?

Aralık has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Timezone
Coordinates
39.8728, 44.5192

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Aralık

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Khor Virap

An iconic Armenian monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat where Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 13 years, offering the most famous view of Ararat.

5 km · about 10 min drive

ancient ruins

Garni Temple

The only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded temple in the former Soviet Union, a 1st-century pagan shrine overlooking the dramatic Azat River gorge.

32 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Zvartnots Cathedral

Haunting ring of 7th-century columns from a collapsed circular cathedral, framed by Mount Ararat on the Yerevan–Etchmiadzin road; a UNESCO World Heritage ruin.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Geghard Monastery

A UNESCO partially rock-cut medieval monastery with extraordinary acoustics, said to house the spear that pierced Christ's side at the crucifixion.

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

İshak Pasha Palace

An 18th-century fortified palace above Doğubayazıt, with views towards Mount Ararat near the Iranian border.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Aralık

  • 62 kmOrbelian's Caravanserai (Vardenyats Pass)Best-preserved caravanserai in Armenia, built in 1332 at the 2,410 m Vardenyats (Selim) Pass on the Silk Road: the hairpin climb between Yeghegnadzor and Lake Sevan is a classic drive.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Aralık.

Lusarat

🇦🇲 Armenia

6 km awayPop. 2,738

Pokr Vedi

🇦🇲 Armenia

8 km awayPop. 3,519

Taperakan

🇦🇲 Armenia

9 km awayPop. 4,104

Shahumyan

🇦🇲 Armenia

9 km awayPop. 4,387

Yeghegnavan

🇦🇲 Armenia

9 km awayPop. 1,572

Artashat

🇦🇲 Armenia

9 km awayPop. 22,800

Nor Kyank

🇦🇲 Armenia

10 km awayPop. 2,784

Vostan

🇦🇲 Armenia

11 km awayPop. 3,272

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