What to Do in Hrazdan
Hrazdan is a small industrial city in the Kotayk region of Armenia. It is completely surrounded by lush, beautiful mountains that provide stunning views of the country. The city played an important role in historical Armenia when it was governed by Armenian kings. During Soviet rule, the city became a major industrial center, and it is said to remain the biggest industrial center of Armenia.
With that being said, there is still quite a lot that you will be able to do in and near Hrazdan. The main church in the city is the Makravank Monastery, which was built between the 11th and 13th centuries. There is a new church and a partially-ruined chapel that both have unique architectural elements. In addition, there are plenty of other churches, such as the Holy Cross Church of Kochor and the Tukh Manuk Church, as well as the Kakavadzor Chapel and the St. Stepanos Church, both of which are in ruins.
The city is also home to plenty of shops, parks, cafes, and restaurants, as well as monuments dedicated to soldiers who fought in World War II and the Artsakh War. Hrazdan also has a branch of the National Gallery of Armenia, which will provide for an interesting visit. There is an artificial lake in the center of the town called Tsovinar, which is paired with a unique statue of a girl.
How to Get to Hrazdan
Since Hrazdan is close to Yerevan it only takes approximately one hour by bus to get there. Most people commute between the two cities using public transport. Small buses will prove to be much more cost-effective than cars. The buses depart every day from the Kilikia Bus Station and reaches the Hrazdan Station in an hour. It only costs 500 AMD, which is just 1 EUR.