Vanadzor Botanical Garden was founded in 1936 and is located at the southern end of the city of Vanadzor, about 1400 – 1450 meters above sea level. More than 1000 kinds of plants grow there, and most of the plants are representatives of the following families: Pinaceae , Cupressaceae , Rosaceae , Caprifoliaceae, Salicaceae , Oleaceae and Fabaceae.