About Martuni

Martuni is easily reached via Aghdam, although there is a harder, direct road from Stepanakert. The town has a cultural center called the "opera" for its resemblance to the one in Yerevan. Next to the opera is a statue to Monte Melkonian. Monte was an American-Armenian who fought during the Karabakh war for independence. He became a commander and after leading his men to many victories was killed towards the end of the war by a sniper. Around his white stone statue are some palm trees, showing that this flatter, low-lying area has some of the mildest winters in all of Armenia and Karabakh.

The Russian Church of Gevorgavan (20th century) is South East of Martuni. It is close to the cease-fire line, so villagers should be asked before attempting a visit. There is a direct road, which is in poor condition, or you can take the main road South towards Varanda/Fizuli and cut almost directly East on a shorter bad road before reaching Varanda.

Several schools are reconstructed in Martunit by the Armenian Educational Foundation.
Click on the reconstructed school icon for detailed information.