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Things to see in Gyumri (Armenia): 41 places and when to go
Gyumri is a city in Armenia with around 148,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 41 places in and around it, mainly Temples (22), History (18), Museums and art (9). The best known are Sev Berd, Harich Monastery and Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Armenia · 40.7894, 43.8475
- Population
- About 148,000
- Places
- 41 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (22) · History (18) · Museums and art (9) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- LWN Gyumri, 4.5 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mets Tsmak, at 2,253 m.
What to see in Gyumri
The places in and around Gyumri, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sev BerdCultural heritage monument of Armenia2.0 km
- Harich MonasteryCultural heritage monument of Armenia24 km
- Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, GyumriChurch building in Gyumri, Armenia869 m
- LmbatavankCultural heritage monument of Armenia22 km
- Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, GyumriCultural heritage monument of Armenia564 m
- Marmashen MonasteryCultural heritage monument of Armenia9.7 km
- Horom CitadelArmenia fortress16 km
- Dzitoghtsyan Museum of National ArchitectureMuseum in Gyumri, Armenia914 m
- Gallery of Mariam and Yeranuhi Aslamazyan SistersCultural heritage monument of Armenia654 m
- Hovhannes Shiraz House-MuseumMuseum in Gyumri418 m
- Hartashen Megalithic AvenuePrehistoric megalithic monument in Armenia26 km
- Saint Gregory Cathedral, ArtikCultural heritage monument of Armenia22 km
- St Hakob Church, GyumriChurch building in Gyumri, Armenia4.7 km
- Museum of Avetik Isahakyan in GyumriCultural heritage monument of Armenia376 m
- Charles Aznavour StatueCultural heritage monument of Armenia1.9 km
- Jrapi CaravansaraiStructure in Jrapi29 km
- Mher Mkrtchyan Museum, GyumriMuseum in Armenia402 m
- Surb Nshan Church, GyumriCultural heritage monument of Armenia506 m
- Surb SionTemples25 km
- Holy Resurrection Saint Stepanos ChurchTemples8.0 km
- Mets TsmakMountain in Armenia23 km
- St. Hovhannes chapel, HartagyughCultural heritage monument of Armenia19 km
- Ashotsk Ski CenterSki resort29 km
- Beniamin ChurchCultural heritage monument of Armenia11 km
And the other 17, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Cobweb art gallery of Andranik Avetisyan, History Museum of Gyumri, Minas Avetisyan House-museum, Shirak Regional Museum
- History: Inscription of Argishti I in Marmashen, Kaqavasar Karmravor church, Khachi dzor church, Poghos Petros church in Bardzrashen, Surb Grigor church in Harichavank, Tiravor church, Tukh Manuk
- Temples: Jrapi church, Saint Karapet Church, Surb Astvatsatsin (Maralik), Surb Nshan church, Akhuryan, Tukh Manuk chapel in Kakavasar
- Food and drink: Old Alexandrapol/ Gyumri Brewery
When to go to Gyumri
The best time to visit Gyumri is April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:23
- FebBetter not10:26
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulPossible14:39
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecBetter not9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. In September, 40 of the 41 places are at their best.
When to go to Armenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Gyumri
The nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN, Gyumri), 4.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Armenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gyumri?
The best known: Sev Berd, Harich Monastery, Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri, Lmbatavank, Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, Gyumri. In all, 41 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Gyumri?
April to June and September to October; also possible: March, July to August and November. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Gyumri?
The nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN), 4.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Gyumri as the destination and these 41 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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