Kasagh Basilica Church
Early medieval Armenian basilica in Aragatsotn Province
An early medieval basilica in Aragatsotn Province, Kasagh Basilica draws visitors interested in 4th-7th‑century Armenian stone architecture and nearby archaeological remains.
Kasagh Basilica at a Glance#
Address: Kasagh Basilica, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia
Admission: Free
How to Get to Kasagh Basilica#
From central Yerevan (Armenia) drive north on the M1 / E117 toward Ashtarak in Aragatsotn Province - Ashtarak is roughly 12-15 km from Yerevan. Regular marshrutka (shared minibus) services and regional buses run from Yerevan’s northern bus terminals to Ashtarak; from Ashtarak town centre a short local road leads down to the Kasagh river gorge and the basilica site, typically a 5-20 minute walk depending on where you disembark.
Best Time to Visit Kasagh Basilica#
Visit in spring or early autumn for comfortable temperatures and good conditions for exploring the basilica and surrounding landscape.
Weather & Climate near Kasagh Basilica#
Kasagh Basilica's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (545 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -4° | -12° | 21 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -3° | -12° | 28 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -8° - 1° | -7° | 38 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 10° | 3° | 59 mm | overcast | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 14° | 8° | 96 mm | overcast | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Good | 6° - 19° | 13° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 10° - 23° | 17° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Very Good | 7° - 20° | 13° | 32 mm | some cloud | 57% | 2.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 1° - 13° | 6° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | -5° - 6° | -2° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -1° | -9° | 22 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |