Artashat

[[file:Artashat WV Banners - Tigran the Great}} Khor virap-raffi kojian-DCP 0555.JPG‎|Khor Virap Monastery and Mt. AraratArtashat is based in Central Armenia. This small town is more like an overgrown village, with little to offer in terms of tourist sites and infrastructure. The only popular tourist site in the general area is Khor Virap Monastery. A very distant second are the ruins of Dvin, an ancient capital of Armenia.

Travel to Artashat

Vans depart from Yerevan to Artashat regularly throughout the day. Taxis in Yerevan are happy to take you there for 100 Armenia#Money|dram per km. Day tours from Yerevan are offered by some companies by van with other tourists, including guide and sometimes lunch which include the most popular destination of the area, Khor Virap (often combined with the much further Noravank in Southern Armenia or other sites).

The other way from Artashat to Yerevan vans and taxis are also available. Along the highway by Artashat to Yerevan you can catch vans and buses heading to Yerevan, or even private cars.

Transportation in Artashat

Foot, bike, taxi.

What to See

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• Surb Hovhannes Church - Within the modern city of Artashat between the Monday - 2 and H-8 highways - The Church of Surb Hovhannes (Saint John the Evangelist) was consecrated on 31 May 2015. In September 2009 a dome-blessing ceremony was conducted by the supreme Catholicos of all Armenians, where crosses were placed on the top of the domes. If the workers are outside, do not be shy to ask to see the church. They are very proud of their work and will gladly give a tour and take you up to the top if they have a moment.

• Khor Virap Monastery | 39.878314,44.576211 45 minutes south of Yerevan, before Vedi and Ararat villages - Khor Virap is named after the "deep pit" that St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in over 1,700 years ago before curing the king of a sickness and converting him and the nation to Christianity. You can climb down the pit to this day, down a long metal ladder. The fortified monastery has a stunning view of Mt. Ararat, so go early in the morning on the clearest day you can for the unforgettable view, otherwise haze sets in.

• Ancient ruins of Artashat - Artaxata| 39.886613,44.579430 Follow directions as above to Khor Virap Monastery. A trail follows south of the complex and south of the ridge adjacent to the monastery and leads west to the foundations of what was once the ancient city Along your walk you will undoubtedly be stopped by a young man who guards the area from looters. He rides a bicycle and is friendly as long as you are not looting the area of antiquities. Tell him "Karank nayank Artashati averakner?", meaning "May we see the ancient ruins of Artashat?" He will most likely take you there. The ruins of Artashat cover roughly the same area of land as the walled monastery of Khor Virap. Foundations remain of dwellings and other structures. There are also the interesting remains of a mosaic found in the bathhouse there.
• Dvin ruins excavations 40.003786,44.576210 Heading south from Yerevan on the H-9 highway, turn left (NE) on the H-9 highway just past Azatavan and Bagramyan and head straight towards Dvin. The ruins are actually not located in the modern village of Dvin, but between modern Hnaberd (just off the primary street through Hnaberd) and Verin Dvin, Armenia - The ruins at the entrance include an impressive capital or two and numerous bases and the foundations of the 4th-7th century Gothic Church of S. Grigor, other foundations, some khachkars and other fragments of structures that once stood at the site. Upon the large hill adjacent, was where a palace and fortress were once located. All that remains now are some portions of decomposing mudbrick walls with rough stone foundations. A small museum with artifacts excavated at the site sits between the entrance and the fortress. South of Dvin about one kilometer are the remains of a large 5th c. market building.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Artashat

Artashat - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Artashat, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Artashat. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Artashat and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Artashat. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Artashat. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Artashat: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Artashat.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Artashat, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Artashat, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Artashat without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Artashat is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Artashat.

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Ramadan in Artashat

Ramadan 2025 in Artashat

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Artashat is only about 30 min from Yerevan. Accommodations are best arranged in Yerevan.

Where to travel next from Artashat

• Yerevan
• Yeghegnadzor — small town south of Artashat close to stunning canyon and monastery in Noravank and the impressive Smbatabert Fortress/Tsakhats Kar Monastery area and the old silk road caravanserai of Selim.

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