Best places to visit in Armenia

Armenia's Crown Jewels

This collection spans Armenia's rich architectural heritage, from the 4th-century foundations of Echmiadzin Cathedral and the cave-carved chambers of Geghard Monastery to the 20th-century Soviet-neoclassical Republic Square. It highlights religious landmarks like the cliffside Tatev Monastery and Khor Virap, where Christianity was first adopted as a state religion. In Yerevan, the list includes the massive Cascades complex, the 18th-century Blue Mosque, and the Ararat Brandy Museum, showcasing the nation's diverse history and craftsmanship.

Armenia's Crown Jewels — Map

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Saint Grigor Lusavorich Church

The Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, also known as the Yerevan Cathedral is the largest cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

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Cascades

The Cascade is located in Yerevan, Armenia. White travertine stone was used for building the complex since only this stone was available in…

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Geghard Monastery

Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Ararat province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by…

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Tatev Monastery

The Tatev Monastery is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic Christian monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the village of Tatev in…

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Khor Virap

Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat Plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres south of…

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Echmiadzin Cathedral

Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city dually known as Etchmiadzin and…

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Zvartnots Cathedral

Zvartnots Cathedral is a medieval Armenian cathedral near Vagharshapat, Armenia.

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Republic Square

Republic Square is the central town square in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

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Church

A medieval Armenian church featuring traditional stone masonry and historical khachkars (cross-stones), situated in the village of Garni.

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Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is an 18th-century Shia mosque in Yerevan, Armenia. It was commissioned by Hoseyn Ali Khan, the khan of the Iranian Erivan…

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Ararat Brandy Museum

Located within the Yerevan Brandy Company, this museum chronicles the history of Armenian brandy production since 1887. Visitors can explore the aging cellars, see the 'Peace Barrel,' and sample various vintages.

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