Vanadzor

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Vanadzor (Armenian: Վանաձոր) is the third-largest city in Armenia with a population of 107,394 (2001 census) and the capital of the Lori Province. It was previously known as Kirovakan (Armenian: Կիրովական, after Sergey Kirov) during the Soviet era and as Karakilisa during the Tsarist period. The city is in a picturesque setting, with an attractive planned city center. Mostly crumbling Soviet chemical factories dominate much of the valley below the city.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanadzor
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Coordinates:   40°48'55"N   44°28'0"E

Comments

  • A beautiful city))
  • The third largest city in Armenia, Very nice!