The church of the Holy Mother of God of Vanadzor was founded in 1831 by Piluman Tairyan. According the khachkars, that are located in the church yard, it is supposed that there was another church here, but, unfortunately, it is not known exactly when it was built. In 1826, a great earthquake occurred in Gharakilisa, during which the ancient church was destroyed. However, Piluman Tairyan used the stones of the old church to build a new one.
The well-established transport infrastructure of Armenia allows to get to Church of The Holy Mother Of God of Vanadzor by a private car or with the help of various travel companies which offer regular excursions and tours to different sights of the country. Due to the geographical location of Church of The Holy Mother Of God of Vanadzor the trip will not seem long.
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Church of The Holy Mother Of God of Vanadzor depends on the weather conditions.
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