Explore Armenia

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Noravank
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Noravank

Noravank

Noravank, a 13th-century monastery nestled in the Arpa Gorges, blends medieval architecture with dramatic red-cliff landscapes. An active religious site and one of Armenia's finest medieval sculptural ensembles.

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Erevan

Yerevan

Older than Rome, carved from pink tufa and framed by Mount Ararat, Yerevan reveals 2,800 years of history, vibrant markets, and a unique cultural scene in the heart of the Caucasus.

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Tatev

Tatev

In southern Arménie, Tatev brings together a major medieval monastery, the world's longest cable car and the spectacular Vorotan gorges.

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Mount Armaghan

Mount Armaghan

An extinct volcano in the Gegham range, Mount Armaghan rises to 2,829 m and harbors a sacred crater lake. Our guide to successfully climbing from Yerevan.

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Mount Ararat

A dormant volcano at 5,137 meters, Ararat is best viewed from Armenia and climbed from the Turkish side. Biblical legend, high-altitude trekking, and Armenian national symbol.

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Mount Aragats

At 4,095 m, Mount Aragats dominates Armenia with its four peaks. Trekking, Amberd Fortress, and Lake Kari: the complete guide to preparing your ascent.

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Mont Ara

Mount Ara

Extinct volcano 40 minutes from Yerevan, Mount Ara reaches 2,605 m. Legend of Ara the Beautiful, day hike, rare biodiversity: the complete guide.

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Khor Virap Monastery

At the foot of Mount Ararat, Khor Virap Monastery tells the story of Christian Armenia's birth. History, panorama and visitor guidance.

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Hovk

Nestled at 1,190 meters in Tavush province, Hovk reveals dramatic rock formations, forgotten fortresses and Armenian rural life, just 34 minutes from Dilijan.

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Gyoumri

Gyumri

Gyumri, Arménie's second-largest city: tuff stone houses, artisan workshops and living memory of the 1988 earthquake. Our guide to visiting the country's cultural capital.

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Goris

Goris

Known as little Cappadocia, Goris is the ideal base for exploring Tatev, Khndzoresk and the troglodytic landscapes of Syunik, in southern Armenia.

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Kazbegui

Kazbegi (Georgia)

At 1,700 meters altitude beneath Mount Kazbek (5,047 m), Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) opens the gates to the Georgian Caucasus: perched monasteries, glacial valleys, and a spectacular military road.

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Ananouri

Ananouri (Georgia)

Some 70 km from Tbilisi, Ananouri Fortress stands watch over Lake Jinvali. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007, the first stop on the Military Road to Kazbegi.

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Geghard

Geghard

Medieval monastery carved into rock, UNESCO-listed, 40 km from Yerevan: Geghard and its Azat Gorge, the must-see excursion on a trip to Arménie.

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Garni

Garni

Just 30 km from Yerevan, Garni brings together the Caucasus's only pagan temple, spectacular basalt formations, and access to the wild Khosrov Reserve.

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Echmiadzin

Etchmiadzin

Just 20 km from Yerevan, Etchmiadzin brings together four UNESCO monuments and the living headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church. A practical guide to exploring the city.

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Dilidjan

Dilijan

Nicknamed the Swiss Armenia, Dilijan captivates with its Caucasus forests, medieval monasteries and bohemian atmosphere just 99 km from Yerevan.

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Alaverdi

Alaverdi

A former mining city nestled in the Debed River canyon, Alaverdi blends UNESCO monasteries, Soviet industrial heritage, and hiking trails through the Armenian Lorri region.

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