Martuni

Located on the southern shores of Lake Sevan at an elevation of 1510 meters, Martuni extends along mountain slopes with northern parkland and southern valleys.

Initially named Nerkin Gharanlugh until 1926, the settlement received its current name in honor of Aleksandr Myasnikyan, an Armenian revolutionary leader with the pseudonym Martuni.

The town features the Holy Mother of God Church from 1886 and multiple traditional Armenian cross-stones that represent regional religious artistry.

Martuni maintains direct road connections to Yerevan, situated 126 kilometers away, with regular transportation services connecting regional communities around Lake Sevan.

Local culinary traditions include hemp seed kufteh, brought by Armenian refugees from Alashkert, which remains a traditional dish during religious fasting periods.

Location: Gegharkunik Province

Inception: 1830

Elevation above the sea: 1,510 m

GPS coordinates: 40.14000,45.30639

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07