Things to do in Armenia

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The top 30 attractions in Armenia

Of Cultural Interest in Kotayk

Geghard Monastery

The same day that you visit Garni you can visit the Geghard temple, in fact, one of the options is to walk there (which takes abou

Lakes in Sevan

Lake Sevan and the Hayravank Monastery

Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia. It is located 1930 meters above sea level making it one of the largest high-altitude la

Historical Monuments in Yerevan

Waterfall

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The Waterfall is a Soviet style monument with a native touch. Construction began in 1970 and is still underway. In 1997, after the

Of Cultural Interest in Sevan

Hayravank Monastery

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Hayravank Monastery stands proudly on Lake Sevan, has a ninth-century church (quite modern considering that Armenia is the first C

Canyons in Yegheknadzor

Noravank Monastery

The best kept secret of all Armenia is located in a hidden canyon: the Noravank Monastery. "Noravank" in Armenian means "new monas

Temples in Garni

Garni Temple

The temple of Garni is located 26 km from Yerevan in Armenia, which was the first Christian country in the world. In fact, the Arm

Cathedrals in Yerevan

Grigor Lusavorich National Cathedral

The Grigor Lusavorich National Cathedral is one of the most controversial churches in Armenia. This huge cathedral was built in 20

Rivers in Yerevan

Hrazdan River

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What to do on a Sunday in Yerevan? You can enjoy a few kilikias or some khorovats next to the Hrazdan River, which passes through

Historical Monuments in Yerevan

Armenian Genocide Museum

This is the view that I got this year, a 24th of April 2014, 99 years after the Armenian Genocide from the Genocide Monument durin

Cities in Spitak

Spitak

On December 7, 1988 an earthquake hit this industrial city called Spitak. The earthquake killed half the population, especially ch

Train Stations in Yerevan

The Underground in Yerevan

I don't understand anything about the simple metro system of the Armenian capital. Endless stairs separate it from the snow, while

Of Cultural Interest in Yerevan

Yerevan from the Sky

Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, presents itself as a rough city, full of cement in the eyes of the traveller seeking architectura

Bus Stations in Yerevan

The King of the Road: Lada (and Other Soviet Transports) in Armenia

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Lada is the oldest car brand of the former Soviet Union, which was launched in 1966, belonging to the Russian automaker AvtoVAZ.

Of Cultural Interest in Yerevan

The King of the Road 2: When Lada Fell

You find Armenian kindness in the most unexpected places. For example, in the van/bus that goes all around the capital, people giv

Squares in Yerevan

The Place de la Republique

Known among the Armenians as Hanrapetutyan Hraparak (one day I will speak of Mashtots and ease that I had to learn the language th

Historical Monuments in Tumanyan

Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin

These two Byzantine monasteries are in Tumania region and were, in their time, major schools. Both complexes represent the floweri

Flea Markets in Yerevan

Vernissage Market

In the market Vernissage you'll find everything you need to decorate your house in a Soviet style: Alarm clocks, lamps, furniture,

Historical Monuments in Artik

Archaeological Site of Ani

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Activities in Armenia

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From Yerevan: 4.5-Hour Garni-Geghard Tour

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starting from

52.24 £

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From Yerevan: Full-Day Tatev Monastery Complex Tour

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starting from

142.18 £

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Discover Geghard Monastery and Garni temple, half-day trip

(1)

starting from

136.63 £

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Tsaghkadzor Town and Sevan Lake Day Tour

(1)

starting from

214.59 £

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Private Tour Explore Tsaghkadzor, Sevan Lake and Dilijan

(1)

starting from

224.35 £

The most popular destinations

Yerevan

Gegharkunik

Kotayk

Syunik

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