Armenia — Attractions
Garni Temple
Situated around 20 miles (32 km) from the capital of Yerevan, the Greco-Roman Garni Temple is a popular tourist attraction putting Garni on the map. This 2,000-year-old building was constructed out of basalt and was the summer residence of the Armenian Kings and features several constructions including a two-story royal summer palace, a bath complex, a church, a cemetery and a Greco-Roman temple built in the Ionic style.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Garni
- Website
- www.garni.com
Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Museum and Memorial)
Overlooking the city of Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd is a memorial honoring the memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide that took place in the Ottoman Empire carried out by the Turkish government. The 140-foot (44 m) stele symbolizes the national rebirth of Armenians while the circular construction of 12 slabs represent the 12 lost provinces in present day Turkey and in the center of the circle, at around f feet down (1.5 meters) is an eternal flame. Every year on 24 April hundreds of thousands of people gather at the monument and lay flowers around the eternal flame.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Memorial Complex of Tsitsernakaberd, Yerevan
- Phone Number
- (374 10) 39 09 81
- Email Address
- info@genocide-museum.am
- Website
- www.genocide-museum.am
- Hours
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.
- Admission
- Free but donations are welcome
The Monastery of Geghard
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Monastery of Geghard is by far and away Armenia's most memorable tourist attraction. The monastery complex, partially carved out of an adjacent mountain - and surrounded by the spectacular cliffs of the Azat river gorge - was founded in the 4th Century by Gregory the Illuminator, at the site of a sacred spring deep inside the cave. The main chapel, a hugely impressive structure, full of ornately-carved steles, was built in 1215, and is a lasting testament to the devotion and architectural nous of the Armenian people. The monastery complex takes its name from the Armenian for 'Monastery of the Spear' - a reference to the weapon which wounded Jesus Christ, and was supposedly brought to Armenia by Jude the Apostle. Don't miss out on visiting this fascinating site, where even the irreligious will be swept away by the richness of the valley's history, and the beauty of the cavernous church.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goght, Kotayk Province
Cascade Complex
Yerevan's Cascade Complex - an enormous white stairwell built into the hillside, replete with flowing water fountains to mimic a natural cascade - links Yerevan's CBD with the Monument Neighbourhood at the top of the hill, and is an important cultural hub in Armenia's capital city. The awe-inspiring structure is not only ideal photo fodder, but also plays host to a variety of free cultural events that operate year-round, from music concerts, to art exhibitions, and more. Although construction on the Cafesjian Museum of Contemporary Art is still ongoing, there are already numerous sculptures on display at the monument - including two by Fernando Botero. The Cascade Complex is a wonderful place to walk, jog or bike around, while soaking up magnificent views of Mount Ararat and Yerevan's city center.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Tamanyan Street, Yerevan
Carahunge Armenia's Stonehenge
About 200km from Yerevan, near the Sisian River, stands Carahunge - a seven-hectare astronomical observatory complex consisting of 204 stones, 'sitting on the hill like soldiers, huddled in formation'. Referred to as 'Armenia's Stonehenge', this description does not do Carahunge justice at all - the latest research shows that Armenia's stone circle complex was established in 5,500 BC, making it 3,000 years older than Stonehenge, and one of the oldest megalithic sites in the world outside of Turkey. Believed to have been constructed in honor of Ari, the sun-god, the stones still display the angled holes that were carved into them by Armenian priests for the purpose of tracking celestial bodies. Carahunge is perhaps one of the last places in the world you can visit and literally be surrounded by 7,500 years' worth of human history - an opportunity that travelers to Armenia shouldn't pass up.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goris, Syunik Province
- Website
- www.carahunge.com
Garni Temple
Situated around 20 miles (32 km) from the capital of Yerevan, the Greco-Roman Garni Temple is a popular tourist attraction putting Garni on the map. This 2,000-year-old building was constructed out of basalt and was the summer residence of the Armenian Kings and features several constructions including a two-story royal summer palace, a bath complex, a church, a cemetery and a Greco-Roman temple built in the Ionic style.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Garni
- Website
- www.garni.com
Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Museum and Memorial)
Overlooking the city of Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd is a memorial honoring the memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide that took place in the Ottoman Empire carried out by the Turkish government. The 140-foot (44 m) stele symbolizes the national rebirth of Armenians while the circular construction of 12 slabs represent the 12 lost provinces in present day Turkey and in the center of the circle, at around f feet down (1.5 meters) is an eternal flame. Every year on 24 April hundreds of thousands of people gather at the monument and lay flowers around the eternal flame.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Memorial Complex of Tsitsernakaberd, Yerevan
- Phone Number
- (374 10) 39 09 81
- Email Address
- info@genocide-museum.am
- Website
- www.genocide-museum.am
- Hours
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.
- Admission
- Free but donations are welcome
The Monastery of Geghard
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Monastery of Geghard is by far and away Armenia's most memorable tourist attraction. The monastery complex, partially carved out of an adjacent mountain - and surrounded by the spectacular cliffs of the Azat river gorge - was founded in the 4th Century by Gregory the Illuminator, at the site of a sacred spring deep inside the cave. The main chapel, a hugely impressive structure, full of ornately-carved steles, was built in 1215, and is a lasting testament to the devotion and architectural nous of the Armenian people. The monastery complex takes its name from the Armenian for 'Monastery of the Spear' - a reference to the weapon which wounded Jesus Christ, and was supposedly brought to Armenia by Jude the Apostle. Don't miss out on visiting this fascinating site, where even the irreligious will be swept away by the richness of the valley's history, and the beauty of the cavernous church.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goght, Kotayk Province
Cascade Complex
Yerevan's Cascade Complex - an enormous white stairwell built into the hillside, replete with flowing water fountains to mimic a natural cascade - links Yerevan's CBD with the Monument Neighbourhood at the top of the hill, and is an important cultural hub in Armenia's capital city. The awe-inspiring structure is not only ideal photo fodder, but also plays host to a variety of free cultural events that operate year-round, from music concerts, to art exhibitions, and more. Although construction on the Cafesjian Museum of Contemporary Art is still ongoing, there are already numerous sculptures on display at the monument - including two by Fernando Botero. The Cascade Complex is a wonderful place to walk, jog or bike around, while soaking up magnificent views of Mount Ararat and Yerevan's city center.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Tamanyan Street, Yerevan
Carahunge Armenia's Stonehenge
About 200km from Yerevan, near the Sisian River, stands Carahunge - a seven-hectare astronomical observatory complex consisting of 204 stones, 'sitting on the hill like soldiers, huddled in formation'. Referred to as 'Armenia's Stonehenge', this description does not do Carahunge justice at all - the latest research shows that Armenia's stone circle complex was established in 5,500 BC, making it 3,000 years older than Stonehenge, and one of the oldest megalithic sites in the world outside of Turkey. Believed to have been constructed in honor of Ari, the sun-god, the stones still display the angled holes that were carved into them by Armenian priests for the purpose of tracking celestial bodies. Carahunge is perhaps one of the last places in the world you can visit and literally be surrounded by 7,500 years' worth of human history - an opportunity that travelers to Armenia shouldn't pass up.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goris, Syunik Province
- Website
- www.carahunge.com
Garni Temple
Situated around 20 miles (32 km) from the capital of Yerevan, the Greco-Roman Garni Temple is a popular tourist attraction putting Garni on the map. This 2,000-year-old building was constructed out of basalt and was the summer residence of the Armenian Kings and features several constructions including a two-story royal summer palace, a bath complex, a church, a cemetery and a Greco-Roman temple built in the Ionic style.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Garni
- Website
- www.garni.com
Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Museum and Memorial)
Overlooking the city of Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd is a memorial honoring the memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide that took place in the Ottoman Empire carried out by the Turkish government. The 140-foot (44 m) stele symbolizes the national rebirth of Armenians while the circular construction of 12 slabs represent the 12 lost provinces in present day Turkey and in the center of the circle, at around f feet down (1.5 meters) is an eternal flame. Every year on 24 April hundreds of thousands of people gather at the monument and lay flowers around the eternal flame.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Memorial Complex of Tsitsernakaberd, Yerevan
- Phone Number
- (374 10) 39 09 81
- Email Address
- info@genocide-museum.am
- Website
- www.genocide-museum.am
- Hours
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.
- Admission
- Free but donations are welcome
The Monastery of Geghard
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Monastery of Geghard is by far and away Armenia's most memorable tourist attraction. The monastery complex, partially carved out of an adjacent mountain - and surrounded by the spectacular cliffs of the Azat river gorge - was founded in the 4th Century by Gregory the Illuminator, at the site of a sacred spring deep inside the cave. The main chapel, a hugely impressive structure, full of ornately-carved steles, was built in 1215, and is a lasting testament to the devotion and architectural nous of the Armenian people. The monastery complex takes its name from the Armenian for 'Monastery of the Spear' - a reference to the weapon which wounded Jesus Christ, and was supposedly brought to Armenia by Jude the Apostle. Don't miss out on visiting this fascinating site, where even the irreligious will be swept away by the richness of the valley's history, and the beauty of the cavernous church.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goght, Kotayk Province
Cascade Complex
Yerevan's Cascade Complex - an enormous white stairwell built into the hillside, replete with flowing water fountains to mimic a natural cascade - links Yerevan's CBD with the Monument Neighbourhood at the top of the hill, and is an important cultural hub in Armenia's capital city. The awe-inspiring structure is not only ideal photo fodder, but also plays host to a variety of free cultural events that operate year-round, from music concerts, to art exhibitions, and more. Although construction on the Cafesjian Museum of Contemporary Art is still ongoing, there are already numerous sculptures on display at the monument - including two by Fernando Botero. The Cascade Complex is a wonderful place to walk, jog or bike around, while soaking up magnificent views of Mount Ararat and Yerevan's city center.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Tamanyan Street, Yerevan
Carahunge Armenia's Stonehenge
About 200km from Yerevan, near the Sisian River, stands Carahunge - a seven-hectare astronomical observatory complex consisting of 204 stones, 'sitting on the hill like soldiers, huddled in formation'. Referred to as 'Armenia's Stonehenge', this description does not do Carahunge justice at all - the latest research shows that Armenia's stone circle complex was established in 5,500 BC, making it 3,000 years older than Stonehenge, and one of the oldest megalithic sites in the world outside of Turkey. Believed to have been constructed in honor of Ari, the sun-god, the stones still display the angled holes that were carved into them by Armenian priests for the purpose of tracking celestial bodies. Carahunge is perhaps one of the last places in the world you can visit and literally be surrounded by 7,500 years' worth of human history - an opportunity that travelers to Armenia shouldn't pass up.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goris, Syunik Province
- Website
- www.carahunge.com
Garni Temple
Situated around 20 miles (32 km) from the capital of Yerevan, the Greco-Roman Garni Temple is a popular tourist attraction putting Garni on the map. This 2,000-year-old building was constructed out of basalt and was the summer residence of the Armenian Kings and features several constructions including a two-story royal summer palace, a bath complex, a church, a cemetery and a Greco-Roman temple built in the Ionic style.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Garni
- Website
- www.garni.com
Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Museum and Memorial)
Overlooking the city of Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd is a memorial honoring the memory of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide that took place in the Ottoman Empire carried out by the Turkish government. The 140-foot (44 m) stele symbolizes the national rebirth of Armenians while the circular construction of 12 slabs represent the 12 lost provinces in present day Turkey and in the center of the circle, at around f feet down (1.5 meters) is an eternal flame. Every year on 24 April hundreds of thousands of people gather at the monument and lay flowers around the eternal flame.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Memorial Complex of Tsitsernakaberd, Yerevan
- Phone Number
- (374 10) 39 09 81
- Email Address
- info@genocide-museum.am
- Website
- www.genocide-museum.am
- Hours
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. Closed Mondays.
- Admission
- Free but donations are welcome
The Monastery of Geghard
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Monastery of Geghard is by far and away Armenia's most memorable tourist attraction. The monastery complex, partially carved out of an adjacent mountain - and surrounded by the spectacular cliffs of the Azat river gorge - was founded in the 4th Century by Gregory the Illuminator, at the site of a sacred spring deep inside the cave. The main chapel, a hugely impressive structure, full of ornately-carved steles, was built in 1215, and is a lasting testament to the devotion and architectural nous of the Armenian people. The monastery complex takes its name from the Armenian for 'Monastery of the Spear' - a reference to the weapon which wounded Jesus Christ, and was supposedly brought to Armenia by Jude the Apostle. Don't miss out on visiting this fascinating site, where even the irreligious will be swept away by the richness of the valley's history, and the beauty of the cavernous church.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goght, Kotayk Province
Cascade Complex
Yerevan's Cascade Complex - an enormous white stairwell built into the hillside, replete with flowing water fountains to mimic a natural cascade - links Yerevan's CBD with the Monument Neighbourhood at the top of the hill, and is an important cultural hub in Armenia's capital city. The awe-inspiring structure is not only ideal photo fodder, but also plays host to a variety of free cultural events that operate year-round, from music concerts, to art exhibitions, and more. Although construction on the Cafesjian Museum of Contemporary Art is still ongoing, there are already numerous sculptures on display at the monument - including two by Fernando Botero. The Cascade Complex is a wonderful place to walk, jog or bike around, while soaking up magnificent views of Mount Ararat and Yerevan's city center.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Tamanyan Street, Yerevan
Carahunge Armenia's Stonehenge
About 200km from Yerevan, near the Sisian River, stands Carahunge - a seven-hectare astronomical observatory complex consisting of 204 stones, 'sitting on the hill like soldiers, huddled in formation'. Referred to as 'Armenia's Stonehenge', this description does not do Carahunge justice at all - the latest research shows that Armenia's stone circle complex was established in 5,500 BC, making it 3,000 years older than Stonehenge, and one of the oldest megalithic sites in the world outside of Turkey. Believed to have been constructed in honor of Ari, the sun-god, the stones still display the angled holes that were carved into them by Armenian priests for the purpose of tracking celestial bodies. Carahunge is perhaps one of the last places in the world you can visit and literally be surrounded by 7,500 years' worth of human history - an opportunity that travelers to Armenia shouldn't pass up.
- Region/City Name
- Yerevan
- Address
- Near Goris, Syunik Province
- Website
- www.carahunge.com
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