Fun facts about Vanadzor
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The name Vanadzor means 'valley of the monasteries' in Armenian.
Vanadzor
Armenia
Vanadzor is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan.
From the “Etymology” section
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The settlement was called Gharakilisa by the Seljuks, meaning 'black church' in Turkic.
Vanadzor
Armenia
Vanadzor is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan.
From the “History” section
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Vanadzor is located at an average height of 1,350 metres above sea level.
Vanadzor
Armenia
Vanadzor is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The city is home to the Vanadzor Thermal Power Plant, which opened in 1961.
Vanadzor
Armenia
Vanadzor is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan.
From the “Economy” section
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The FFA Vanadzor Football Academy opened on 29 October 2016.
Vanadzor
Armenia
Vanadzor is an urban municipal community and the third-largest city in Armenia, serving as the capital of Lori Province in the northern part of the country. It is located about 128 kilometres north of the capital Yerevan.
From the “Sport” section
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