Armenia
Explore our growing collection of travel guides to Armenia, starting with the regions, landscapes and cultural sites that shape the country.
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Yerevan
Armenia's capital blends pink-tuff architecture, lively cafés, museums and wide city views, with Republic Square and the Cascade at its heart.
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A green mountain town known for forest trails, traditional architecture and easy access to monasteries and the landscapes of Dilijan National Park.
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Armenia's spiritual centre, home to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and important early Christian churches within easy reach of Yerevan.
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A historic village best known for Garni Temple, the dramatic Azat Gorge and easy access to the Symphony of Stones and Geghard Monastery.
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A characterful southern town surrounded by dramatic rock formations, traditional stone houses and some of Syunik's most memorable mountain scenery.
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Armenia's second-largest city is known for 19th-century architecture, black-and-orange tuff buildings, creative culture and a distinctive local character.
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A peaceful mountain spa town with mineral springs, forested slopes, waterfalls and easy access to the highland landscapes of Vayots Dzor.
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A historic village centred on the tomb of Mesrop Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabet, with strong links to Armenia's literary heritage.
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A lakeside town and gateway to Lake Sevan, offering easy access to Sevanavank Monastery, beaches and the high-altitude landscapes of Gegharkunik.
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A relaxed southern town surrounded by open highlands, prehistoric sites and dramatic scenery, including nearby Zorats Karer and the Vorotan landscapes.
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A mountain resort popular for skiing, hiking and fresh alpine scenery, with Kecharis Monastery and forested slopes close to the town centre.
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