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!.
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.
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…
Vorotnavank
Vorotnavank is a monastery complex located along a ridge overlooking the Vorota Gorge, between the villages of Vagatin and Vorotan in the Syunik region of Armenia.
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 Shaki Waterfall, the high-altitude lake Karagel, and Karakhunj - an analog of Stonehenge.
Khndzoresk Caves
As they say, people lived in caves for a very long time, because Old Khndzoresk was built on the slopes of two hills, where there was no flat terrain for the construction of villages. Thus, people have created a small living area with all the necessary functions.
Devil's Bridge
This miracle of nature was formed over thousands of years from the incessant impact of water and wind, which poured out and dug frozen lava masses. Not far from the bridge, you can dive into the water of hot springs. The bravest can go down to the river to look back at the mysterious caves below the springs.
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.
Shaki Waterfall
Shaki Waterfall is considered one of the most picturesque waterfalls in Armenia. It is located in the Syunik region and flows into a deep gorge from a height of 18 meters. Despite the small height, the sky-shaking waterfall has great power, and the roar of the water can be heard from afar.
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.
