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Aygavan

Ararat, Armenia · Asia

About Aygavan

Aygavan is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sisavan, 27km from Garni Temple.

Aygavan is a town located in Ararat, Armenia. With a population of 4,547, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Aygavan sits in Armenia. It's in the Asia/Yerevan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aygavan to your route.

About Aygavan

Aygavan (Armenian: Այգավան) is a village in the Vedi Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia, located on the Yerevan-Meghri highway, near the Yerevan-Nakhchivan railway, at a height of 840 meters above sea level.

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Aygavan 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 Aygavan located?

Aygavan is located in Ararat, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 39.8733 latitude, 44.6698 longitude.

What is the population of Aygavan?

Aygavan has a population of approximately 4,547 people, making it a town in Armenia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,547
Continent
Asia
Country
Armenia
Region
Ararat
Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Coordinates
39.8733, 44.6698

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Worth the detour from Aygavan

6 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.

8 km · about 15 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

Orbelian'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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Noravank Monastery

A 13th-century monastery tucked into a narrow gorge of red cliffs, famous for its unique two-story Surb Astvatsatsin church with cantilevered stairway.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Aygavan

  • 49 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.

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