Debed Valley: the UNESCO World Heritage monastery route in northern Armenia
The Debed River and its spectacular valley in northern Armenia is the artery connecting the Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries, both …
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Dilijan: the Switzerland of Armenia in the heart of Tavush National Park
Dilijan, known as "the Switzerland of Armenia" for its mountain climate and dense forests in the Tavush region, combines a beautif…
Echmiadzin: the oldest cathedral in the world in service and spiritual capital of Armenia
Echmiadzin (Vagharshapat) is the holiest city in Armenia and the seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Its 4th-century cathedral,…
Yeghegnadzor: the capital of the Vayots Dzor wine region in Armenia
Yeghegnadzor (Eghegnadzor) is the capital of the Vayots Dzor province in southern Armenia, surrounded by mountains and vineyards. …
Yerevan: complete guide to what to see in the capital of Armenia
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with 2,800 years of history. Rep…
Amberd Fortress: the medieval castle in the clouds of Mount Aragats
Amberd Fortress on the slopes of Mount Aragats (Armenia) is an imposing 7th-century medieval castle with an 11th-century church, a…
Garni: the 1st-century Greco-Roman pagan temple and the Symphony of Stones gorge
Garni, 30 km from Yerevan, is home to the only surviving pagan temple in Greco-Roman style in Armenia (1st century AD), the 3rd-ce…
Geghard Monastery: the UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn wonder in Armenia
Geghard Monastery in Armenia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Garni, is partly carved into the rocky walls of a gorge of t…
Goris: the charming gateway to Tatev Monastery in southern Armenia
Goris, in the Syunik province (southern Armenia), is a picturesque mountain town with distinctive stone architecture, impressive r…
Goshavank: the medieval monastery of philosopher Mkhitar Gosh in Armenia
Goshavank is a 12th-century medieval monastic complex in the Tavush region (northeastern Armenia), founded by the eminent philosop…
Gyumri: the cultural capital of northern Armenia and its second-largest city
Gyumri, Armenia's second-largest city and capital of the Shirak province, is a culturally rich center with historic architecture, …
Haghartsin Monastery: a medieval gem among the forests of Tavush
Haghartsin Monastery, in the Tavush region (northeastern Armenia), is a medieval monastic complex founded in the 10th century, ren…