Places to Visit in Armenia
Armenia's monasteries, temples and mountain landscapes sit within short drives of one another, from Khor Virap under Mount Ararat to Tatev above the Vorotan gorge. Our guides to them are being written; the places below are the ones we cover on tour today.
Amberd Fortress
A guide to Amberd Fortress on Mount Aragats: the medieval castle at 2,300 m, the 1026 Vahramashen Church, the bathhouse, and how to visit (roads close in winter).
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A guide to Areni-1 Cave: the 6,100-year-old winery, the world's oldest leather shoe, prehistoric burials, and how to combine it with Areni wine and Noravank.
Read moreArmenian Genocide Museum
Visit the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and Tsitsernakaberd Memorial in Yerevan. Find history, admission, opening hours, guided tours and practical visitor information.
Read moreArmenian Khachkar
Learn what an Armenian khachkar is, what its symbols mean, how cross-stones are carved, UNESCO recognition and where to see important khachkars in Armenia.
Read moreCascade Monument
Visit the Yerevan Cascade, a monumental 572-step stairway with contemporary art, Cafesjian Center galleries, city views and Mount Ararat panoramas.
Read moreGeghard Monastery
A guide to Geghard Monastery, Armenia: UNESCO-listed churches carved into the cliff, the Holy Lance, the Proshyan tombs, its acoustics, and visiting with Garni.
Read moreHaghpat Monastery
A guide to Haghpat Monastery in Lori: Saint Nshan, medieval khachkars, the scriptorium and refectory, UNESCO heritage, and visiting with Sanahin.
Read moreKhor Virap Monastery
A guide to Khor Virap: the pit of Gregory the Illuminator, Armenia’s conversion in 301 AD, the classic Mount Ararat view, and the ruins of ancient Artashat.
Read moreLake Sevan
A guide to Lake Sevan: Sevanavank Monastery, Hayravank and Noratus, beaches and water sports, and how to combine it with Dilijan or Vayots Dzor.
Read moreMount Aragats
Explore Mount Aragats, Armenia's highest mountain at 4,090 m. Learn about its four peaks, Kari Lake, hiking routes, seasons, access and practical safety tips.
Read moreMount Ararat
A guide to Mount Ararat: the best viewpoints from Khor Virap, Yerevan and Charents Arch, its symbolism, and why it lies outside Armenia's borders.
Read moreNoratus Cemetery
A guide to Noratus Cemetery: Armenia's largest field of medieval khachkars, its UNESCO-recognized craft tradition, and visiting with Lake Sevan.
Read moreNoravank Monastery
A guide to Noravank Monastery: Burtelashen's two-storey design, Momik's carvings and grave, the Orbelian dynasty, and visiting with Areni.
Read moreOpera and Ballet Theatre
Visit Yerevan's Opera and Ballet Theatre, designed by Alexander Tamanyan. Discover its history, architecture, performances, guided tours and practical visitor tips.
Read moreRepublic Square
Visit Republic Square in central Yerevan, known for its pink-tuff architecture, Government House, museums and seasonal Singing Fountains.
Read moreSaint Mesrop Mashtots Church
Visit Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan, burial place of the creator of the Armenian alphabet. Discover its history, tomb, frescoes and visiting tips.
Read moreSanahin Monastery
A guide to Sanahin Monastery in Lori: its academy, manuscript tradition, the Mikoyan Brothers Museum, UNESCO heritage, and visiting with Haghpat.
Read moreSevanavank Monastery
Visit Sevanavank Monastery on Lake Sevan in Armenia: its 9th-century churches, island-to-peninsula history, panoramic views, access from Yerevan and practical visiting tips.
Read moreSymphony of Stones
Visit the Symphony of Stones in Garni Gorge, Armenia, a natural wall of basalt columns below Garni Temple. Find access, geology, walking and practical tips.
Read moreTatev Monastery
Visit Tatev Monastery in southern Armenia: its medieval history, Tatev University, the Gavazan column, Wings of Tatev cableway, and practical visiting tips.
Read moreTsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex
Visit Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in Yerevan, Armenia's principal Armenian Genocide memorial. Learn its history, symbolism, etiquette and practical visitor information.
Read moreVernissage Market
Visit Vernissage Market in central Yerevan for Armenian crafts, jewellery, woodwork, carpets, art and souvenirs. Find weekend tips, payment advice and what to buy.
Read moreZorats Karer
Visit Zorats Karer near Sisian, a prehistoric archaeological site of standing stones in Syunik. Learn its history, debated theories, access and visitor information.
Read moreZvartnots Temple
Visit Zvartnots Temple, the ruins of a monumental 7th-century Armenian cathedral near Etchmiadzin. Discover its UNESCO history, architecture, Ararat views and visiting tips.
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