Explore Armenia

Armenia History Museum in Yerevan

Located on Republic Square in Yerevan, the Armenia History Museum houses over 90,000 objects spanning from prehistory to the contemporary era.

Tatev Monastery

Founded in the 9th century in Syunik province, Tatev Monastery overlooks the Vorotan gorge and was one of the great intellectual centers of medieval Armenia.

Selim Caravanserai

A 14th-century medieval relay set at 2,410 m on the Selim Pass, between Yeghegnadzor and Lake Sevan, bearing witness to Armenian-Persian trade routes.

Sanahin

Sanahin

A 10th-century UNESCO-listed monastery, medieval bridge and museum of the Mikoyan brothers: Sanahin encapsulates Armenian history in the Debed canyon.

Noravank Monastery

Deep within the Amaghu Gorge, Noravank Monastery brings together three medieval churches linked to the Orbélian princes and sculptor Momik, set against a remarkable rocky backdrop.

Saint

Saint

Cathedral founded in the 4th century, seat of the Catholicos and one of the world's oldest Christian monuments, UNESCO-listed in Vagharshapat.

Megerian Carpet

Megerian Carpet

Manufactory, museum and carpet shop in Shengavit district, southwest Yerevan: Armenian knot, natural dyes and collections from the 15th to 19th century.

Matosavank Monastery

Founded in 1247 near Dilidjan, Matosavank Monastery is discovered at the end of a forest walk in the national park, 3.5 km from the town.

Matenadaran

Matenadaran

The Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan, the Matenadaran houses over 17,000 Armenian and foreign manuscripts, inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World register since 1997.

Marmashen Monastery

Founded in the late 10th century in the Akhuryan gorges, Marmashen Monastery brings together three medieval Armenian churches 10 km from Gyumri.

Khndzoresk

Khndzoresk

An ancient troglodytic village in southern Arménie near Goris, Khndzoresk reveals itself through its sculpted gorge, medieval churches and a 160-metre suspension bridge.

Église Karmravor

Karmravor Church

Built in the 7th century in Ashtarak, Karmravor Church preserves its original red-tiled dome and a medieval cemetery adorned with khachkars.

Hovannavank Monastery

Some thirty kilometers from Yerevan, Hovannavank overlooks the Kasakh Canyon and combines an early Christian church with a 13th-century Zakharid cathedral.

Monastère de Haghpat

Haghpat Monastery

Founded in 976 and UNESCO-listed, Haghpat Monastery overlooks the Debed Valley in northern Arménie. Churches, bell tower, khachkars and scriptorium.

Haghartsin Monastery

Founded in the 10th century in Tavush forest, Haghartsin Monastery brings together three medieval churches and a refectory, 30 minutes from Dilijan.

Goshavank

Goshavank

Medieval monastery rebuilt by Mkhitar Gosh 23 km from Dilijan: three churches, octagonal domed gavit and 1291 library rotunda.

Goshavank Monastery

Medieval monastery founded in 1181 by Mkhitar Gosh, near Dilijan. 12th–13th century churches, sculpted gavit and remarkable khachkars.

Armenian Genocide Memorial

In Yerevan, the Tsitsernakaberd complex brings together a circular monument, a 44-meter needle, and an underground museum dedicated to the memory of the 1915 Armenian genocide.