| Town: | Alaverdi |
| Location: | Europe > Armenia |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| As the largest and most popular town in the Debed Canyon of Lori, you might expect to find something more appealing than what greets you upon arrival. Thanks mostly to the belching Alaverdi Copper Factory, but also due to the unappealing and run down soviet block architecture, Alaverdi is not a particularly pretty place. To be frank, it’s polluted, littered and poorly facilitated. Yet people still continue to be drawn here because of the fantastic UNESCO churches that are scattered about this canyon. Don’t let the Alaverdi Copper Factory put you off coming altogether; it’s 250 years old and very much a part of Alaverdi. But do perhaps come here expecting a metallic taste in the air, and just be prepared not to want to linger once you’ve seen the sights. |
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Top Tips
| Don’t miss out on Haghpat Monastery, Odzun Church or Sanahin Monastery while you’re visiting. These are some of the most impressive churches in the country. |
| There’s some good hiking to be had in the area. We recommend giving back to the community by using Alaverdi Guides. The Sanahin Monastery to Haghpat Monastery Hike in particular is quite worthwhile. Their office is currently inside the Mikoyan Brothers Museum. |
| Accommodation in Alaverdi is not particularly cheap, modern or good value for money. Nevertheless, popular Iris Bed and Breakfast offers a very friendly and informative homestay service a couple of kilometres outside of town. |
| There are almost no restaurants in Alaverdi, so be prepared to use the often delicious services of your guesthouse – although the prices aren’t always that reasonable. Alternatively, Kata Supermarket next to the Alaverdi Bus (Marshrutka) Station has some food on offer if you want to try providing for yourself. |
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The Town
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Ալավերդի |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Alaverdi Guides |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Alaverdi Bus (Marshrutka) Station |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | canyon, cliff, gorge, hill, mountain, river |
| Location type: | rural, town, village |
| Religion type: | Christianity |
What can we see or do there?
| Events: | Add Data |
| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Kata Supermarket |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Armenian Dram (AMD) |
| Average daily budget: | AMD19,500 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 2 nights |
| High season: | July, August |
| Low season: | January, February |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | Armenian, English, Russian |
| Timezone: | UTC+04:00 |
| Country calling code: | +374 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | 41.0919, 44.6589 |
| Geographical feature: | Debed Canyon |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Alaverdi and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Alaverdi and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 8 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 20 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 2 hours, 35 minutes |
| Altitude: | 1,000m |
| Population: | 13343 |
| Size: | 18km2 |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Alaverdi |
| Wikitravel: | Alaverdi |
| Tripadvisor: | Add Data |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government (Armenia) |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather (Alaverdi) |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays (Armenia) |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Wine | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | Add Data |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | Add Data |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Deodorant | 1 can | Add Data |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
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