Kotayk Province, Province in central Armenia
Description
Kotayk Province spans central Armenia across mountains, valleys, and rivers, encompassing cities such as Abovyan, Tsaghkadzor, and Hrazdan, which serves as its administrative center. The territory includes seven urban municipalities and numerous rural communities scattered throughout the landscape.
History
The region was first documented by the ancient geographer Ptolemy as Kotakene, emerging from the historic Kotayk canton within Armenia's ancient Ayrarat province. This early reference shows the area held recognized importance for centuries.
Culture
The Temple of Garni, a pre-Christian structure, and Geghard Monastery from the Middle Ages display distinct architectural traditions reflecting different periods. These two sites show how successive centuries each left their own mark on the region's religious and artistic heritage.
Practical
The region is linked by transportation networks connecting its seven urban areas and numerous rural settlements, making movement between communities straightforward. Visitors can explore agricultural areas and natural landscapes as well as established towns.
Did you know?
This is the only Armenian province without international borders, sharing boundaries exclusively with other Armenian provinces and the capital Yerevan. This distinctive geographic position makes it an entirely internal territory.
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Garni Temple
34 km
Matenadaran
31.7 km
Geghard
31.3 km
Tsitsernakaberd
34 km
Erebuni Fortress
35.6 km
Republican Stadium
33.2 km
Kuys Varvara
26.2 km
Mother Armenia
31.2 km
Yerevan Cascade
32 km
Saghmosavank
30.2 km
Blue Mosque
33.7 km
The statue of David of Sasun
35.5 km
Republic Square
33.4 km
Sevanavank
27.5 km
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
33.7 km
Yerevan Opera Theater
32.5 km
Karen Demirchyan Complex
34.1 km
Garni Gorge
33.2 km
Mount Ara
25.3 km
Kecharis Monastery
13.4 km
Hovhannavank
31.8 km
National Gallery of Armenia
33.2 km
Cafesjian Center for the Arts
32.1 km
Azat Reservoir
29 km
National Library of Armenia
31.7 km
Erebuni Museum
35.7 km
Azhdahak
27.3 km
History Museum of Armenia
33.2 km
Hrazdan
Abovyan
Byureghavan
Charentsavan
Nor Hachn
Tsaghkadzor
Yeghvard
Aghavnadzor
Akunk
Alapars
Aragyugh
Aramus
Argel
Arinj
Artavaz
Arzakan
Arzni
Balahovit
Bjni
Buzhakan
Jraber
Jrarat
Dzoraghbyur
Fantan
Geghard
Garni
Geghadir
Geghashen
Getamej
Getargel
Goght
Hankavan
Hatis
Hatsavan
Jrvezh
Kaghsi
Kamaris
Kanakeravan
Karashamb
Karenis
Kasakh
Katnaghbyur
Kotayk
Lernanist
Marmarik
Mayakovski
Meghradzor
Mrgashen
Nor Artamet
Nor Geghi
Nor Gyugh
Nor Yerznka
Nurnus
Proshyan
Ptghni
Saralanj
Sevaberd
Solak
Teghenik
Verin Ptghni
Voghjaberd
Zar
Zoravan
Zovashen
Zovk
Zovuni
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