# Holy Mother of God church (Sevanavank), Armenia: what it is and when to go

> Holy Mother of God church (Sevanavank) is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Եկեղեցի Սբ. Աստվածածին) (Gavar). 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/surp-astvatsatsin/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-12
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · Temples
- **Local name:** Եկեղեցի Սբ. Աստվածածին
- **Where:** Armenia
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** EVN Yerevan, 70 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 40.56402, 45.01054

## What it is and where

Holy Mother of God church (Sevanavank) is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Եկեղեցի Սբ. Աստվածածին) (Gavar).

It is in [Gavar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/gavar/), where this site lists 42 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 40.56402, 45.01054; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 70 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.564016%2C45.010543)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.564016%2C45.010543)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/espiritual/) places in Armenia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Holy Mother of God church (Sevanavank) is **April to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 9 h 24 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 27 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 53 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 38 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 53 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| December | Better not | 9 h 07 |

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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Sevanavank](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/sevanavank/): Monastery · 22 m
- [Saint Harutyun church of Sevanavank](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/church-of-st-harutyun-305-ad/): Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · 60 m
- [Ishkhan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/ishkhan/): Beaches · 142 m
- [Lusabac](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/lusabac/): Beaches · 143 m
- [Janapar Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/janapar-trail/): Hiking · 4.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/).

## More in Armenia: Temples

- [Geghard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/geghard-monastery/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- [Etchmiadzin Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/echmiadzin-cathedral/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- [Blue Mosque, Yerevan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/blue-mosque/): mosque in Yerevan, Armenia
- [Garni Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/garni-pagan-temple-garni-temple/): sacred architecture
- [Khor Virap](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/khor-virap/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- [Sanahin Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/sanahin-monastery/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia

Every Armenia place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Holy Mother of God church (Sevanavank)?

It is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Եկեղեցի Սբ. Աստվածածին in the local language).

### When is the best time to visit Holy Mother of God church (Sevanavank)?

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 Holy Mother of God church (Sevanavank)?

The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 70 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.564016%2C45.010543) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Armenia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#moverse).

### 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 [Sevanavank](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/sevanavank/), [Saint Harutyun church of Sevanavank](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/church-of-st-harutyun-305-ad/), [Ishkhan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/ishkhan/). The rest is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/224069218), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42895951), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).