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Tatev Monastery
A 9th-century fortified monastery perched on the edge of a deep gorge, reached by the world's longest reversible aerial tramway, the Wings of Tatev.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Syunik, Armenia · Asia
Kapan is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Qubadlı, 50km from Carahunge (Zorats Karer).
Kapan is a town located in Syunik, Armenia. With a population of 32,900, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kapan 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 Kapan to your route.
Kapan (Armenian: Կապան [kɑˈpɑn]) is a town in southeast Armenia, serving as the administrative centre of the Kapan Municipality and also as the provincial capital of Syunik Province. It is located in the valley of the Voghji River and near the border of Azerbaijan, and is on the northern slopes of Mount Khustup. KapanRead more
is the most populous town in the Syunik Province as well as the entire region of southern Armenia. According to the 2011 census, the population of Kapan was 43,190, a slight decline from 45,711 in the 2001 census. According to the 2022 census, the current population of the town is around 32,780.
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Kapan is located in Syunik, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 39.2076 latitude, 46.4068 longitude.
Kapan has a population of approximately 32,900 people, making it a town in Armenia.
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A 9th-century fortified monastery perched on the edge of a deep gorge, reached by the world's longest reversible aerial tramway, the Wings of Tatev.
23 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
A prehistoric site near Sisian of 223 basalt standing stones, about 80 pierced with circular holes that whistle in the wind. Claimed as an ancient observatory, more likely a Bronze Age necropolis.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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