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Vanadzor, Provincial capital in Lori, Armenia.

Located at an elevation of 1350 meters, Vanadzor extends across mountains valleys with the Pambak River flowing through its central district.

The settlement transformed from Gharakilisa into a Russian military base in 1828 following the Russo-Persian war and became the third largest Armenian city.

The Lori-Pambak Archaeological Museum presents regional artifacts in three departments focusing on archaeology, ethnography, and modern history of northern Armenia.

The railway station connects travelers with Yerevan and Tbilisi while the M-6 highway provides direct access to major Armenian destinations.

The Vanadzor Botanical Garden maintains 600 plant species across 12 hectares of cultivated land at this high-altitude northern Armenian location.

Location: Lori Province

Inception: 1828

Elevation above the sea: 1,350 m

Website: https://vanadzor.am

GPS coordinates: 40.81278,44.48833

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07

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