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.
Zalkhan Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Zalkhan Mosque area, central Yerevan, Armenia
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - 1° | -5° | 21 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 3° | -4° | 26 mm | overcast | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 2° | 29 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 41 mm | overcast | 50% | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 55 mm | overcast | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 27° | 20° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 42% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 30° | 23° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 37% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 16° - 30° | 23° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 35% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 12 mm | some cloud | 38% | 1.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 48% | 1.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 1° - 11° | 5° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 4° | 0° | 20 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
