Zalkhan Mosque
Mosque Historic mosque in Yerevan now largely ruined
Former mosque site in central Yerevan tied to the city’s Ottoman-era past; visited by those tracing Yerevan’s multiethnic history and exploring nearby Republic Square.
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How to Get to Zalkhan Mosque #
Zalkhan Mosque is in central Yerevan. The city is compact and walkable; use buses or taxi from Republic Square or the main railway/bus stations to reach the old-town districts where the mosque is located.
Tips for Visiting Zalkhan Mosque #
- Zalkhan Mosque's status may be complex due to urban changes in Yerevan - check with local guides or the tourism office for current access and restoration news.
- Combine a mosque visit with a walk through downtown Yerevan to see the layers of Soviet and Ottoman-era urbanism.
Best Time to Visit Zalkhan Mosque #
Visit in spring or autumn for comfortable walking weather in Yerevan; local opening times for religious sites vary.
Weather & Climate near Zalkhan Mosque #
Zalkhan Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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