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Nerkin Getashen

Gegharkunik, Armenia · Asia

About Nerkin Getashen

Nerkin Getashen is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Lichk, 24km from Lake Sevan.

Nerkin Getashen is a town located in Gegharkunik, Armenia. With a population of 9,410, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Nerkin Getashen 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 Nerkin Getashen to your route.

About Nerkin Getashen

Nerkin Getashen (Armenian: Ներքին Գետաշեն, lit. 'Lower Getashen') is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, located along the southwestern coast of Lake Sevan. South of Nerkin Getashen lies Verin Getashen (lit. 'Upper Getashen'), founded 1828-29 by migrants from Mush and

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Where is Nerkin Getashen located?

Nerkin Getashen is located in Gegharkunik, Armenia, Asia. The coordinates are 40.1417 latitude, 45.2709 longitude.

What is the population of Nerkin Getashen?

Nerkin Getashen has a population of approximately 9,410 people, making it a town in Armenia.

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Quick Information

Population
9,410
Continent
Asia
Country
Armenia
Region
Gegharkunik
Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Coordinates
40.1417, 45.2709

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Worth the detour from Nerkin Getashen

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Sevan

The Jewel of Armenia, one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world at 1,900 meters with the medieval Sevanavank Monastery on its peninsula.

24 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

46 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Nerkin Getashen

  • 22 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 Nerkin Getashen.

Verin Getashen

🇦🇲 Armenia

2 km awayPop. 4,498

Martuni

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3 km awayPop. 12,034

Lichk

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4 km awayPop. 5,292

Geghhovit

🇦🇲 Armenia

4 km awayPop. 6,025

Karanlukh

🇦🇲 Armenia

4 km awayPop. 5,104

Vaghashen

🇦🇲 Armenia

5 km awayPop. 3,964

Tsakkar

🇦🇲 Armenia

5 km awayPop. 2,881

Tsovasar

🇦🇲 Armenia

7 km awayPop. 2,891

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