Stepanavan
This compact resort town in northern Armenia, Stepanavan sits on the Dzoraget River among the forests of the Lori plateau and Bazum mountains. It is best known as the base for visiting the nearby ruins of the walled city of Lori, and the town itself holds a museum dedicated to Stepan Shahumyan. A dendropark lies a short drive to the south. UNESCO World Heritage sites are within reach in the wider region.
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- Population12,139
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Stepanavan: quick answers
Where is Stepanavan?
Stepanavan is in Armenia, about 93 km58 miles in a straight line from Yerevan.
How do you get to Stepanavan?
The nearest airport is Gyumri (LWN), about 1 hr 53 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Stepanavan?
The warmest month is August, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -8°C18°F. The wettest month is May, with about 180 mm7.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Stepanavan?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.