VanadzorThings to do

Things to do in Vanadzor

  1. Ghara Kilise

    The Armenian Apostolic church called the Ghara Kilise is built from suitably black stone and is surrounded by an elaborate cemetery. It stands near the lower bridge on Tumanyan Poghots.

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  2. Oasis

    One of the most popular places in town, Oasis has an extensive menu with most items pictured so you know what you are in for. Many European dishes and some Caucasian regional fare.

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  3. Dendropark

    There's an interesting walk up Abovyan Poghots along the little valley of the Vanadzor River, past boating ponds, tall trees and shuttered sanatoriums to an overgrown Dendropark.

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  4. Avandgard

    Armenian, Georgian and Russian dishes figure prominently at this progressive restaurant with a flashy interior. It serves a nice trout in wine sauce for AMD2200.

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  5. Regional Museum

    Aregional museum at the western end of Tigran Mets is housed in an unattractive-looking building, diagonally opposite the cinema.

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  6. Nshkhark Hatsatun

    Pizza, cold beer and ice cream are a few of the specialities here, although it can do a good old-fashioned khoravats as well.

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  7. Vanadzor Art Gallery

    The Vanadzor Art Gallery shows off local talent across widely divergent styles of painting and sculpture.

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  8. Shuka

    Vanadzor's shuka on Myasnikyan Poghots is one of Armenia's busiest regional markets.

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  9. Shwarma

    Handy fast-food place serving shwarma and cold drinks.

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