Place to visit
Surp Sion Monastery, Armenia: what it is and when to go
Surp Sion Monastery is a church (Սուրբ Սիոն անապատ) in Armenia (Yeghegnadzor). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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 · History, Temples
- Local name
- Սուրբ Սիոն անապատ
- Where
- Armenia
- Best time
- April to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- EVN Yerevan, 106 km as the crow flies
- Website
- armeniapedia.org
- Coordinates
- 39.78089, 45.54648
What it is and where
Surp Sion Monastery is a church (Սուրբ Սիոն անապատ) in Armenia (Yeghegnadzor). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yeghegnadzor, where this site lists 78 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.78089, 45.54648; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History and 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 Surp Sion Monastery is April to June, September to October.
- JanBetter not9:29
- FebBetter not10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:12
- JunBest time14:48
- JulPossible14:33
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecBetter not9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to June, September to October | March, July to August, November |
| Temples | April to June, September to October | March, July to August, November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Surp Sion Monastery has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- KarmrakSummit3.1 km
- PahakasarSummit3.1 km
- Vayots SarVolcano4.6 km
- GndevankHistory · Temples6.0 km
- KanachkoghSummit6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Armenia guide.
More in Armenia: History
- Ani: Archaeological site
- Geghard Monastery
- Echmiadzin Cathedral
- Garni Pagan Temple;Garni Temple: Archaeological site
- Erebuni Fortress: Archaeological site
- Sanahin Monastery
Every Armenia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Surp Sion Monastery?
It is a church (Սուրբ Սիոն անապատ in the local language) in Armenia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Surp Sion Monastery?
April to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Surp Sion Monastery?
The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 106 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 Karmrak, Pahakasar, Vayots Sar. The rest is in the Armenia guide.
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