Places
Monasteries, temples, lakes, mountains and cities: the places worth the trip, region by region.
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Garni Temple is a 1st-century Greco-Roman temple above the Azat gorge, 30 km from Yerevan. See its history, the Roman…
Lake Sevan is Armenia's largest lake, 1,900 m up. See Sevanavank and Noratus, the best beaches, Sevan fish and how…
Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century monastery on a cliff in Syunik. See its history, Wings of Tatev prices and hours…
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A mosque next to the churches proves the fact that Armenian people respect the religions of other nations. Blue Mosque,…
The Sevan lake is one of the most beautiful sightseeings of Armenia. From the shore, one can see the island…
Noratus (Noraduz) is an old residence, with monuments from Bronze and Iron age. Noratus village is popular with its cemetery.
Matenadaran is Yerevan's institute and museum of ancient manuscripts. See its history, the Homilies of Mush, opening hours and 2026…
The Gandzasar Monastery in 1400 became the seat of the Catholicosate of Aghvan. In this monastery, Israel Ori and Hovsep…
Every day many people visit Kecharis Monastery to see the old and great heritage of Armenian churches. Every detail of…
Zorats Karer (Qarahunj) is a field of 223 prehistoric standing stones near Sisian. Read what archaeologists found, the observatory debate…
Yerevan Cascade is a 572-step stairway with free art galleries, escalators and a sculpture garden. See its history, 2026 hours…
Almost all the buildings of the historical center of Yerevan are made of pink tufa. As a result, the capital…
Mount Aragats is Armenia's highest mountain at 4,090 m. See its four summits, Lake Kari, the hiking season, safety tips…
Erebuni Fortress was founded by Urartian King Argishti I in 782 BC. The fortress served as a military stronghold to…
In Ughtasar researches found rock carvings that date at the 5 th to 9 th BC.Here the carvings of the…