# Tiknuni, Armenia: what it is and when to go > Tiknuni is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Տիկնունի ամրոց) (Artashat, Armenia). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/tiknuni-castle/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-12 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · History - **Local name:** Տիկնունի ամրոց - **Where:** Armenia - **Best time:** April to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** EVN Yerevan, 20 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 40.04271, 44.58194 ## What it is and where Tiknuni is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Տիկնունի ամրոց) (Artashat, Armenia). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Artashat, Armenia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/artashat/), where this site lists 21 more places to see, 10 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.04271, 44.58194; the nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN, Yerevan), 20 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=40.042711%2C44.581941) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.042711%2C44.581941) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/historia/) 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 Tiknuni is **April to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 9 h 27 | | February | Better not | 10 h 28 | | March | Possible | 11 h 41 | | April | Best time | 13 h 04 | | May | Best time | 14 h 13 | | June | Best time | 14 h 50 | | July | Possible | 14 h 35 | | August | Possible | 13 h 35 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Best time | 10 h 55 | | November | Possible | 9 h 44 | | December | Better not | 9 h 10 | In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. 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 - [Dvin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/dvin/): Capital of early medieval Armenia · 4.4 km - [St Gevorg, Kanachout, Ararat Region](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/surb-gevorg-church/): Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · 4.8 km - [St. Grigor Lusavorich, Byuravan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/saint-gregory-the-illuminator-church/): Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · 6.1 km - [Yeranos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/yeranos/): Mountain in Armenia · 8.3 km - [St Hakob Church, Mrgavan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/saint-jacob-church/): Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · 8.7 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/). ## More in Armenia: History - [Ani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/ani/): ruined medieval Armenian city in Kars, Turkey, and UNESCO World Heritage Site - [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 - [Garni Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/garni-pagan-temple-garni-temple/): sacred architecture - [Erebuni Fortress](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/erebuni-fortress/): Fortress - [Sanahin Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/sanahin-monastery/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia Every Armenia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Tiknuni? It is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Տիկնունի ամրոց in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Tiknuni? April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. ### How do you get to Tiknuni? The nearest main airport is Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), 20 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.042711%2C44.581941) 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 [Dvin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/dvin/), [St Gevorg, Kanachout, Ararat Region](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/surb-gevorg-church/), [St. Grigor Lusavorich, Byuravan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/saint-gregory-the-illuminator-church/). The rest is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/842206349), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q42883443), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).