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St. Harutyun Church, Armenia: what it is and when to go

St. Harutyun Church is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Սպիտակի Սուրբ Հարություն եկեղեցի) (Vanadzor). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · Temples
Local name
Սպիտակի Սուրբ Հարություն եկեղեցի
Where
Armenia
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Nearest airport
LWN Gyumri, 36 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
40.82984, 44.26874

What it is and where

St. Harutyun Church is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Սպիտակի Սուրբ Հարություն եկեղեցի) (Vanadzor).

It is in Vanadzor, where this site lists 46 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 40.82984, 44.26874; the nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN, Gyumri), 36 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 St. Harutyun Church is April to June and September to October.

  1. JanBetter not9:23
  2. FebBetter not10:26
  3. MarPossible11:41
  4. AprBest time13:06
  5. MayBest time14:17
  6. JunBest time14:55
  7. JulPossible14:39
  8. AugPossible13:38
  9. SepBest time12:15
  10. OctBest time10:53
  11. NovPossible9:40
  12. DecBetter not9:05

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. 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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Armenia guide.

More in Armenia: Temples

Every Armenia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is St. Harutyun Church?

It is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Սպիտակի Սուրբ Հարություն եկեղեցի in the local language).

When is the best time to visit St. Harutyun Church?

April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.

How do you get to St. Harutyun Church?

The nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN), 36 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 Saint Astvatsatsin Church of Arevasoghi, Spitak Pass, Nzhuyg. The rest is in the Armenia guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.