Stepanavan's Essential Journey

Stepanavan serves as a central hub for exploring the medieval heritage of Armenia's Lori Province. This collection features the 11th-century Lori Fortress, once the capital of the Tashir-Dzoraget Kingdom, and the 6th-century St. George Church in Sverdlov. Natural highlights include the Sochut Dendropark, Armenia’s first botanical garden founded in 1933, and the Hnevank Monastery complex overlooking the Dzoraget River. The town itself preserves its history through the house-museum and monument dedicated to revolutionary Stepan Shaumyan.

St. George Church, Sverdlov

St. George is a 6th-century Armenian church located at the outskirts of Sverdlov village, Armenia.

Lori fortress

Lori Fortress is an 11th-century Armenian fortress located near the Lori Berd village in Lori Province, Armenia.

Sochut Dendropark

Officially Sochut Dendropark named after Edmund Leonowicz, commonly knowns as Stepanavan Dendropark, is an arboretum located near the…

Hnevank Monastery Complex

Hnevank is a 7th-12th century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, located near the village of Kurtan in the Lori Province of Armenia.

Stepan Shaumian's Museum

House-museum dedicated to the life and political career of Bolshevik revolutionary Stepan Shaumyan, featuring personal artifacts and historical documents from the early 20th century.

Getnanjav karanjav

A cave located within the rugged terrain near the Lori Fortress and the Dzoraget River gorge.

Stepan Shahumyan

A central monument honoring the Marxist revolutionary and politician for whom the town of Stepanavan was named.

Lori kamurj

A bridge situated near the medieval Lori Fortress, spanning the deep canyon and connecting historical sites across the river.