Khor Virap
It is no coincidence that the monastery of Khor Virap ("Deep Dungeon") is considered the most sacred place in Armenia – after all, it was in the prison here that Gregory the Illuminator, who later baptized our country, languished for 14 years. It was here that by the power of faith, by the power of his prayer, he was able to resist death, and then gave Armenia a "new life" - this is how the adoption of Christianity as the state religion will be called after 301. Separately, it's worth noting that a beautiful view opens from Khor Virap: this is the closest point from the symbol of Armenia, the biblical Mount Ararat - only 7 km!.
Areni
Areni is one of the old and famous villages of Vayots Dzor. The village has ancient sites, several destroyed villages, numerous khachkars and beautiful caves. Areni is also rich in nature, rocks, gorges, waterfalls.
Noravank
Monastery Red rocks, the picturesque Amagu gorge, and the unique Noravank monastery complex on the top of the mountain, stunning, right? The bas-relief of one of the churches depicts God the Father himself! With His right hand, He blesses the Crucifixion, and with His left He holds Adam's head with a dove hovering over it, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. Panoramic photos taken from a bird's-eye view will remind you of this exciting journey for a long time.
Tatev-Ropeway
When talented craftsmen live on such a beautiful land, it turns out to be such a miracle as the Tatev Monastery - an example of the harmony of nature and architecture, the manifestation of spirit and thought. Tatev, a monastery complex of the IX-XIII centuries, located on the steep cliffs of the Vorotan River Gorge, was once the largest center of philosophical and scientific thought in medieval Armenia. Not so long ago, the National Geographic magazine included the Tatev Monastery in the list of the 10 most picturesque tourist places in the world. A special pleasure is a flight to the monastery on the Wings of Tatev, the world's longest reversible cable car stretched over the gorge and hills at an altitude of 320 m: 12 minutes of contemplation of the dizzying landscapes of this part of Syunik.
Goris
Goris is surrounded by magnificent sightseeings you cannot take your eyes off. Among them are the Stone Forest, the cave city of Khndzoresk, the Sisavan monastery with the Shakiysky Waterfall, the high-altitude lake Karagel, and Karakhunj - an analog of Stonehenge.
Karahunj
The Karahunj megalithic complex is perhaps the most mysterious place in Armenia. It also has a second name – Zorats Karer ("stones of the host"). There are several hundred huge basalt stones standing like guards on 4 hectares of a high-altitude plateau in a certain order, some of which have round holes in the upper part. Is it a settlement with a necropolis, the history of which begins with the XIX century BC? Or the world's oldest, 7000-year-old observatory? After all, some researchers insist that Karahunj is the elder brother of Stonehenge, and holes in the stones were made to observe the heavenly bodies. Perhaps you will be able to find the answer to this question by visiting a truly unique historical and cultural reserve? Who knows…
Jermuk
American writer William Saroyan compared Jermuk to the Alps. The main attraction of Jermuk is mineral springs. The local water is famous for its healing power and can bring anyone back to a fun life.
Caravanserai
The caravanserai was a roadside inn where travelers could rest and recover after a day's journey. Caravanserais supported the flow of trade, information, and people through a network of trade routes.
Lake Sevan
The pearl of Armenia - Lake Sevan! Coming to Armenia and not visiting Sevan, not admiring its enchanting beauty, not visiting the churches on the top of the Sevan peninsula, not swimming (or, if it's not the season, at least washing with lake water), not tasting Sevan fish cooked over coals and crayfish kebab made from crayfish necks is at least criminal. It is worth noting that this is the largest lake in the Caucasus, as well as one of the largest high-altitude fresh lakes on Earth, second only to Lake Titicaca in terms of freshwater resources.
Sevanavank
Sevan Monastery or Sevanavank is located on the Sevan Peninsula (formerly the island), founded by Grigor I the Enlightener in 305. In 874, the daughter of King Ashot Bagratuni, the wife of Prince Vasak Gabur Mariam, built two churches here-Srbots Arakelots (the Great) and St. John Karapet. At the eastern meeting of the drum of the Arakelots church, an inscription written in 874 has been preserved. To the southeast, near St.Etchmiadzin Church of St. John Karapet has the same structure.
