Historical Places

Why Armenia

  1. To enjoy the view of Mount Ararat
  2. To experience the ancient heritage
  3. To feel he world of the duduk

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About Armenia

Armenia is popular with its rich and diverse nature and with cultural and historical sights. There are more than 4000 historical monuments all around Armenia including ancient castles, unique monasteries, pagan temples and old Armenian historic churches. Armenian culture was influenced by Hellenic and Roman culture and that is reflected in Armenian architecture.

Sights of Armenia

  • Overview
  • UNESCO Heritage sites
  • Yerevan
  • Armavir
  • Kotayk
  • Aragatsotn
  • Gegharkunik
  • Tavush
  • Lori
  • Shirak
  • Ararat
  • Vayots Dzor
  • Syunik
  • Nagorno Karabakh Republic
  • Western Armenia

Among the most popular tourist attractions are Erebuni fortress in Yerevan, Garni pagan temple in Garni village and Ejmiatsin Cathedral in the city of Ejmiatsin. While talking about Garni, it should be mentioned that it is one of the most popular and ancient temples of Hellenistic architecture in this region. Armenia is also rich with natural sights like waterfalls, forests, caves and high mountains. Many trees and animals, which are listed in the Red Book, can be found in Armenia. Moreover, the incredible nature of this mountainous country will surely impress all the travelers especially after visiting the Khosrov national Park and Teghut forest. Near Garni temple, you will see the Garni Gorge or ,Symphony of the Stones,, that is an amazing natural architecture from stones. Among the places of interests, many Christian monasteries, churches and temples can be found in Armenia. Armenian Apostolic church played an important role in history of Armenian nation; it helped to keep the national identity for many centuries. Many such monasteries and churches were built during the centuries, and for visiting such places, one must try hard because they are built in difficult-to-visit places.

Armenia Tourist Attractions are spread all over Armenia. Here you can find oldest Christian Churches of the World, including UNESCO Heritage site - Mother Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and Churches nearby in Holy Echmiadzin. Other UNESCO Heritage sites are:

- Zvartnots archaeological site

-Haghpat Monastery

-Sanahin Monastery

-Geghard Monastery

-Azat Valley in Kotayk Province

- Panorama of Ararat Mountain

-Biblical Holy Mountain

-Erebuni Fortress (Yerevan) - 782 BC

-Republic Square and "Singing" Fountains (best view - in the evening)

-Matenadaran - Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

-History Museum

-National Art Gallery

-Armenian Genocide Museum

-Parajanov Museum

-Saryan Museum

-Children Art Gallery

-Folk Art Museum

-Freedom Square

-Cascade

-Vernissage - Outdoor paintings market

-Outdoor handcrafts market

-Yerevan Brandy Factory

-Shengavit: Early Bronze Age Habitat - 4-3 millennium BC

-Teishebaini Fortress, Karmir Blur on Shirak Street - 7 century

-Ruins of Avan Cathedral in Avan District of Yerevan - 595-609

-Katoghike Church in Central Yerevan - XIII century

-Patevani khachkar (cross-stone) in Kanaker District of Yerevan - 1265

-St. Astvatsatsin and St. Hakob churches in Kanaker District of Yerevan - 1695

-Zoravor Church in Central Yerevan - 1691-1705

-St. Sargis Church in Central Yerevan - 1853

-St. Grigor Lusavorch (St. Gregor the Illuminator) Church - 2001

-S. Hovhannes Church in Kond area of Yerevan City - 1708 -10

-Gyoy Mejit Mosque (Blue Mosque), Central Yerevan - 1776, 2001

-KARMIR Bridge on Hrazdan River - 1679

-Mekkamarani Bridge on Getar River - 1664

- Holy Echmiadzin: Mother Cathedral - 4-7 centuries

-Hripsime Monastery in Echmiadzin

-Ruins of Zvartnots Temple on Echmiadzin

-Yerevan highway - 7 century

-Metsamor: World's First Cooper Smeltery - 4-th millennium BC

-Lake Metsamor

-Sardarapat Memorial to Heroes of Sardarapat Battle - 1968

-Ethnographic Museum in Sardarapat

- Garni Temple - 1 century

-Garni Fortress in Garni Village - 3-2 centuries BC

-Havuts Tar Monastery in Garni Village - 11 century

-Geghard Monastery, 9 km from Garni Village - 12-13 centuries

-Kecharis Monastery in Tsakhkadzor Town - 11-13 centuries

-Azhdahak Mountain (3598m)

-AKNA Lake in Geghama Mountains' Range

-Bjni Fortress in Bjni Village - 5-13 centuries

-Hatis Mountain (2528m), 5 km from Abovyan City

- Saghmosavank Church in Saghmosavan Village - 13 century

-Hovhannavank Church in Ohanavan Village - 5-13 centuries

-Amberd Fortress, X-XIII century

-Southern peak of Mount Aragats and Lake Qari

-Karmravor Church in Ashtarak city - 7 century

-St. Marine Church in Ashtarak city - 1281

-Bridge on Kasakh River in Ashtarak city - 1664

-Astrological Observatory in Byurakan Village

-Artavazik Church in Byurakan Village - 7-13 centuries

-Aruch Temple in Aruch Village - 7 century

-Caravansary in Aruch Village - 13-14 centuries

-Tegher Church in Tegher Village - 13 century

-St. Stepanos Church in Kosh Village - 7 century

-Cross Monument in Kosh Village - 1175

-St. Astvatsatsin Church in Karbi Village, 1691-1693

-Two floor Church with Bell Room in Karbi Village

-St. Gevorg Church in Mughni Village - 14 century

-Monument to General Andranik (Armenian National Hero) in Ujan Village - 1967

-Mankanots Church in Oshakan Village - 7 century

-Chapel in Oshakan Village - 13 century

-Mesrop Mashtots Church and Mausoleum in Oshakan Village - Monument to Prince V. Amatuni in Oshakan Village

-V century

-Khachkar Memorial St. Nshan in Oshakan Village - 1265

-Monument to Armenian Alphabet in Oshakan Village

-Bridge on Kasakh River in Oshakan Village - 1706

-Kasakh Basilica in Aparan city - IV-V centuries

-Northern peak of Aragats Mountain near Aragats Village

-Three stages waterfall in Aragats Mountain near Aragats Village

-Monastery and monument near Eghipatrush Village - 10-13 centuries

-Astvatsnkal Church in Hartavan Village - 13 century

-Katoghike Church in Talin City - 7 century

-Astvatsatsin Church in Talin City - 7 century

-Circle Khachkar in Talin City - 9 century

-Chruch in Garnahovit Village - 7 century

-Church in Irind Village - 7 century

-Fortress and Church in Dashtadem Village - 9-13 centuries

-St. Hovhannes Church in Mastara Village - 5 century

- Lake Sevan, 70 km from Yerevan

-Sevan Monastery in Sevan Lake's Peninsula - 874

-Hayravank Monastery - 10-12 centuries

-Makenotsats Monastery in Makenis Village - 9 century

-Noratus Khachkars - 9-15 centuries

-St. Astvatsatsin Church in Noratus village - 9 century

-Sulema Pass (2410m) on the way from Martuni to Yeghegnadzor

-Savan pass (2114m) on the way from Sevan to Dilijan

- Haghartsin Monastery, 18 km from Dilijan City - 12-13 centuries

-Goshavank Monastery in Gosh Village - 12-13 centuries

-Makaravank Church in Achajur Village - 11-13 centuries

-Mshkavank Church in Koghb Village - 11-13 centuries

-Lake PARZ (Parzlich), 9 km from Dilijan City

-Varagavank in Varagavan Village- 12-13 centuries

-Tavush Fortress in Berd City - 10 century

- Haghpat Monastery, UNESCO Heritage Site in Haghpat Village - 10-13 centuries

-Sanahin Monastery, UNESCO Heritage Site in Sanahin Village - 10-13 centuries

-Odzun Cathedral in Odzun Village- 6 century

-Kobayr Church near Dzoraget Village

-Sanahin Bridge on Debed River in Alaverdi City - 1195

-LALVAR Mountain (2544m) in Virahayots Mountains

-Lore Fortress near Lori Berd Village - XI century

-Meymekh Mountain (3094) in Pambak Mountains' Range

-Pushkin Pass (2033m) on Spitak-Stepanavan highway

- Harich Monastery in Harich Village - 7-8 centuries

-Marmashen Monastery near Vahramaberd Village - 10-13 centuries

-Yereruyk Church in Anipemza Village - 5 century

-Artik Temple in Artik City - 7 century

-Lmbatavank Monastery in Artik City - 7 century

-Lake Arpi, 42km from Gyumri City

-Mastara Cathedral in Mastara Village - 7 century

-Jajur Pass (1952m) on Gyumri-Vanadzor highway

- Khor Virap Monastery, 10 km from Ararat City - 5-17 centuries

-DVIN: old habitat, 10 km from Artashat City - 4-5 centuries

- Noravank Monastery - 13-14 centuries

-Arates Monastery in Arates Village - 9-11 centuries

-Arpa Bridge on Arpa River - 13 century

-Gndevank / Tanahat Monastery in Gndevaz Village - 9-17 centuries

-St.Stepanos Cathedral, 7 km from Vernashen Village - 1279

-Proshaberd (Boloraberd) in Vernashen Village - 13 century

-Jermuk Waterfall in Jermuk City

-Smbataberd Fortress in Yeghegis Village - 5-10 centuries

-Sulema Caravansary on Martuni

-Yeghegnadzor road - 1332

-Caves across the River Gnishik

- Tatev Monastery near Goris city, in Tatev Village - 9-11 centuries

-Satani Kamurj (Devils Bridge) on the way to Tatev Monastery

-Khndzoresk: cave habitat near New Khndzoresk Village

-Museum of Aksel Bakunts in Goris City

-Baghaberd in Kapan city - 10-14 centuries

-Lake Gazana on Geghi River

-Goris Caves in Goris City

-Khustup Mountain in Kapan City

-Lake Kapuit (Blue) on Voghji River

-Mountain Kaputjugh (3906m) in Zangezur Mountains

-Shake waterfall (16m high)

-Vorotan Pass (2344m)

-Vorotnavank in Vaghatin Village - 9-11 centuries

-Sisavan Church in Sisian City - 7 century

-Vahanavank in Kapan city - 10 century

-Lake SEV (Black) in Mets Ishkhanasar Mountains

- Shushi - Historic Capital City of Artsakh

-Gandzasar Monastery near Vank Vilage - 1216

-Amaras Church, 10km from Martuni City - 4 century

-Dadivank Church near Tartar River - 1 century

Kars, Ani, Van, Mush and other spiritual and cultural centers.

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