Place to visit
Jrapi church, Armenia: what it is and when to go
Jrapi church is a church in Jrapi village, Shirak region, Armenia (Ջրափիի եկեղեցին) (Gyumri). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church in Jrapi village, Shirak region, Armenia · Temples
- Local name
- Ջրափիի եկեղեցին
- Where
- Armenia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- LWN Gyumri, 26 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.55368, 43.69508
What it is and where
Jrapi church is a church in Jrapi village, Shirak region, Armenia (Ջրափիի եկեղեցին) (Gyumri).
Old church near the caravan site. The church was moved stone by stone up the hill, when the Soviets created a large lake as a natural border with Turkey.
It is in Gyumri, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.55368, 43.69508; the nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN, Gyumri), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Armenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Jrapi church is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:24
- FebBetter not10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:53
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecBetter not9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Armenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Armenia
To enter Armenia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Armenia checklist. Currency: Armenian dram (AMD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 911 · 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jrapi CaravansaraiStructure in Jrapi64 m
- Haykadzor Lusavorich churchCultural heritage monument of Armenia4.3 km
- Poghos Petros church in BardzrashenCultural heritage monument of Armenia5.8 km
- HoromosRuins of Armenian monastery in Turkey6.7 km
- St Gregory of Tigran HonentsArmenian Church in Ani11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Armenia guide.
More in Armenia: Temples
- Geghard: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Etchmiadzin Cathedral: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Blue Mosque, Yerevan: mosque in Yerevan, Armenia
- Garni Temple: sacred architecture
- Khor Virap: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- Sanahin Monastery: cultural heritage monument of Armenia
Every Armenia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jrapi church?
It is a church in Jrapi village, Shirak region, Armenia (Ջրափիի եկեղեցին in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Jrapi church?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Jrapi church?
The nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN), 26 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Armenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Armenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jrapi Caravansarai, Haykadzor Lusavorich church, Poghos Petros church in Bardzrashen. The rest is in the Armenia guide.
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