Places to see in Stepanavan:
“Lori Berd” - a Fortress (XI century) - the capital of David Anhoghin (989-1049) of the Tashir-Dzoraget Kingdom
“Dzoraget” canyon - a place to have a nice swim and barbeque.
“Bager” - Post-Soviet Farms which is a hike through Dzoraget gorge with a beautiful view
“Mayori dzor” - a beautiful cave in the canyon where marcsists had their meetings.
“Dendropark”- botanical garden, covering 35 hectares, was founded in 1931
Russian church in the nearest village Amrakits (19th century).
Places around Stepanavan:
Stepanavan is an excellent spot to take a day tour to Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries (1.5 hours through gorgeous Lori nature). Trips (30min.) are possible to the nearest ancient villages such as Agarak where you can see
Ruines 5-6th c. Astvatsatsin church,
A fountain monument of the 10-11th c.
Near Yaghdan village is a
Medieval bridge and Karmir Khach ("Red Cross") church of the 13-14th c.
Up the gorge is Hovnanadzor, founded in 1867, with a medieval cemetery in the gorge housing the tomb of Prince Tute (1241)
Koghes reportedly has a 13th c. church Karmir ("Red") Agheg has traces of an old fort and Aghek church.
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