The Vanadzor Botanical Garden

The Vanadzor Botanical Garden

The Vanadzor Botanical Garden, located in the scenic Vanadzor River gorge, was established in 1936 and covers an area of 12 hectares at an altitude of 1400-1450 meters. In its more than 80-year history, the garden has amassed a diverse collection of valuable plants. One of the garden’s prominent features is its wide variety of conifers, including Cedar, Spruce, Elderberry, Peanut, Metasequoia, Sequoiadendron, and other species. Notably, the Vanadzor Botanical Garden is the only location in Armenia where the Sequoiadendron, one of the world’s tallest and longest-living tree species, can be found alongside the Stepanavan Dendropark. The garden plays an essential role in scientific education and aesthetics. It is situated in the mountainous forest zone, where it features many rare, valuable, and highly decorative plants. As a result, it has become a popular vacation destination for Vanadzor residents, tourists, and
guests.