Timeline
16:33
Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan
Find the Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan in the Avan district. This 6th-century structure is the city's oldest surviving church. Arrive early to settle in and appreciate the stone architecture before the light changes.
16:58
Walk 22 minutes WSW to the Botanical garden of Yerevan. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting long shadows through the park. Look for the endemic and rare plants in the collection. Note that the park’s condition has declined since the Soviet era, but the open spaces offer a quiet contrast to the city center.
17:18
Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan
Return to the Katoghike Tsiranavor Church of Avan just as the golden light begins at 17:18. The low angle of the sun highlights the texture of the ancient stone. Stay for the moment as the light fades toward sunset at 17:59.
Local tip
The walk between the church and the botanical garden is about 22 minutes. Plan your return to the church so you are there exactly when the golden light starts at 17:18 on January 15.
Check before you go
- Sunset is at 17:59 on January 15. The golden light begins at 17:18.
- The sun sets toward the WSW on this date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yerevan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).