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Sunset at Holy Mother of God Church

Watch the sun dip below the horizon near a 7th-century church.

Best time: sunsetAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 17:25

    Check the route to Askipari and the highway in advance. The church is visible from the new highway, so you will need transport to get close enough to see it clearly.

  2. 17:40

    Arrive at the viewpoint near the Holy Mother of God Church. This 7th-century structure sits in the former village of Askipari and is easily seen from the highway now under Armenian control.

  3. 17:55

    Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 17:55 toward the WSW, casting its final light on the ruins.

Local tip

This is a remote location with no food or drink shops nearby. Bring your own water and snacks.

Check before you go

  • There are no food or drink shops listed for this area. Plan to bring your own refreshments.
  • Transport is required to reach the viewpoint near the highway. Check the route in advance.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ijevan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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