World War II memorial in Akhuryan Monument
World War II memorial honoring local fallen soldiers
A local World War II memorial in Akhuryan, Armenia; visited by residents and visitors for remembrance ceremonies and to honor wartime history.
World War II memorial in Akhuryan at a Glance#
Address: Akhuryan, Shirak Province, Armenia
About World War II memorial in Akhuryan#
The World War II memorial in Akhuryan is a commemorative monument located in Akhuryan, Shirak Province, Armenia. It is identified as a local memorial honoring World War II in that community.
The site functions as a public memorial; specific form (statue, plaque, obelisk) and onsite inscriptions are not detailed in the provided information. Visitor facilities and opening hours are not documented here.
The memorial is dedicated to events and participants of the Second World War; no construction date, sculptor, or dedication ceremony details are available in the supplied data.
Standing in Akhuryan within Shirak Province, the monument is recorded at latitude 40.7807 and longitude 43.9057. The entry identifies the memorial by place and coordinates only.
- Coordinates: 40.7807 N, 43.9057 E
How to Get to World War II memorial in Akhuryan#
Akhuryan is in Shirak Province in northwest Armenia, near the town of Gyumri. It is accessible by road from Gyumri; regional buses and taxis operate between towns. From Yerevan, the drive to Shirak Province takes several hours by highway.
Tips for Visiting World War II memorial in Akhuryan#
- Look for inscriptions: local World War II memorials in Armenia typically list names and dates in Armenian script - a photo helps if one wants to translate later.
- Combine a visit with nearby town exploration; memorials are often sited near community squares, churches or municipal buildings.
- If attending a remembrance ceremony (May 9 is Victory Day in the post-Soviet space), expect local crowds and floral tributes.
Best Time to Visit World War II memorial in Akhuryan#
Spring through early autumn is the best practical time to visit monuments in Shirak Province.
Weather & Climate near World War II memorial in Akhuryan#
World War II memorial in Akhuryan's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -13° - -3° | -11° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -1° | -10° | 26 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 5° | -3° | 29 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 14° | 6° | 53 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 5° - 18° | 12° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 9° - 22° | 16° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 12° - 26° | 19° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 12° - 27° | 19° | 33 mm | some cloud | 62% | 2.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 8° - 23° | 15° | 27 mm | some cloud | 65% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 2° - 16° | 8° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | -4° - 8° | 0° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -9° - 1° | -7° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.2h |
