Sevan is a large high altitude freshwater lake. It is located on the altitude of 1900 m. above the sea level in Gergharkinik province in Armenia. Sevan is largest reservoir not only in Armenia but for the whole Caucasus. It is recognized as a jewel of Armenia and national treasure.
Garni Temple — Hellenistic religious construction built by King Tridat 1st millennium BC. It is located near Garni village in Kotayk region of Armenia.
Garni – Armenian village is mainly famous for the 1 st. millennium BC Hellenistic temple built by King Tridat. It is located 28 km away from Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The place is also notable for fortress complex built in 3d millennium BC on the bends of river Azat. Apart the temple and fortress there some other monuments in the area such as the sub Astvatsatsin Church; and Garni Gorge with basalt columns, part of it carved by the river Goght referred to as the “Symphony of the Stones”.
Zvartnots Cathedral is ruins of centrally planned aisled tetraconch type cathedral built in 6th century by Catholicos Nerses. The site is located in the suburbs of Vagharshapat in Armavir province of Armenia.
St. Hripsime Church is Armenia’s oldest surviving church dating back to 7th century built by Catholicos Komitas, the church is located in the city of Vagharshapat. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Etchmiadzin Cathedral in 2000.
Etchmiadzin Cathedral is considered as the oldest cathedral in the world, is was built by St. Gregory the Illuminator in the 4th century after the adoption of Christianity as a state religion by King Tridat III. The cathedral was built over a pagan temple as a symbol of conversion to Christianity. It is located in the city of Vagarshapat 20 km away from Yerevan.
Haghartsin is a 13th century monastery located near town of Dilizhan in Tavush Province of Armenia. It’s construction was started in 10 c. by Khachatur of Taron and completed in 13th c. by the Bagratuni Dynasti.
Noravank, translated from Armenian language it means “new monastery”. It is a 13th-century Armenian, located 122 km from the capital in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River, near the town of Yeghegnadzor, Armania. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. The monastery is mostly famous for its two-story Surb Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) church, which grants access to the second floor by way of a narrow stone-made staircase jutting out from the face of building, one of the earliest examples of cantilever architecture.
Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in Ararat plain near the border with Turkey in Ararat province of Armenia. For centuries the monastery was host to theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia. Being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain it is surrounded by cliffs. Geghard Monastery is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
Dilijan is a small and beautiful town located in municipal community in the Tavush Province of Armania. Armenians call the area as Little Switzerland for instance it is situated in forested area within Dilijan National Park. The Area is also popular due to spa resorts. Dilijan gave birth to numerous Armenian artists, composers, and filmmakers and features some traditional Armenian architecture. The Sharambeyan street in the centre, has been preserved and maintained as an «old town», complete with craftsman’s workshops, a gallery and a museum.
Sanahin used to be the administrative centre and family burial place of the Kyurikyan Bagratids (10th and 11th centuries), as well as the Episcopal residence for the diocese (until the 11th century).
The monastery of Haghpat, was founded by Queen Khosrovanush (wife of the Armenian King Ashot III the Merciful) in AD 976. The monastery complex represents the highest flowering of Armenian religious architecture between the 10th and 13th centuries. This unique style developed from a blending of elements of Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture and the traditional vernacular architecture of the Caucasus. Hagpat Monastery along with Sanakhin Monastery are on UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 y.
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Republic of Armenia. Yerevan is also known as one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. The city is situated along the Hrazdan River. It is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. It has been the capital since 1918, the fourteenth in the history of country.
