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Yerevan Cascade
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Yerevan Cascade

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The Yerevan Cascade is a landmark complex in the capital of Armenia. This giant staircase, built into the hillside, connects the city center with Victory Park at the top. Multiple platforms are linked by hundreds of steps, rising along the city's main axis. Today, it serves as a public space for locals to walk and relax, and also attracts visitors from around the world who come specifically to see it. It is like an open-air art museum itself. The plaza at the bottom features a statue of its visionary, the architect Tamanyan, while fountains and courtyards are dotted along the platforms, and contemporary sculptures like Botero's "Black Cat" are displayed in the open air. Inside, it houses the exhibition halls of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts. As you ride the escalators through it, you can also see collections by artists such as Andy Warhol and Chagall along the way.Yerevan · 18.1 km from Ashtarak
Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

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Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the seat of the Catholicos, with the entire enclosed "Holy See" complex spreading out from it as the center. The building before you has undergone numerous reconstructions and additions over approximately 1,500 years: the core structure dates back to the 5th century, while the dome and bell tower reflect their 17th-century appearance. The interplay of gray old walls and ochre-red new walls on the same church is like a three-dimensional history of Armenian architecture. Stepping inside, the paintings of the Virgin Mary under the dome and altar are the work of the 18th-century painter Naghash Hovnatan, and early reliefs depicting saints are preserved on the north wall. The courtyard houses a treasury displaying sacred relics and ancient manuscripts, such as the Holy Lance, wood fragments said to be from Noah's Ark, and illuminated Gospels from a thousand years ago. It remains an active religious site to this day, with ceremonies often held on weekdays, and believers from all over gather here for major church festivals.Vagharshapat · 15.4 km from Ashtarak
Zvartnots Museum-Reservation

Zvartnots Museum-Reservation

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Zvartnots Museum-Reservation is located on the outskirts of Vagharshapat in western Armenia. Its core is the ruins of a circular cathedral built in the mid-7th century. This architectural style is extremely rare in medieval Armenian architecture: it features a nearly circular polygonal exterior plan, a cruciform, four-lobed interior layout, and is surrounded by an ambulatory, with traces of Urartian-era structures layered beneath it. You can still walk along the circle of standing stone columns on the base, examine the eagle-shaped capitals and relief bands of grapevines on the column tops, and imagine what this three-story cathedral looked like when it stood complete on the plain.Vagharshapat · 14.9 km from Ashtarak
Republic Square
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Armenia

Republic Square

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Republic Square is the central square of Yerevan and a representative urban space in the city's downtown area. Most of the surrounding buildings are built with the locally unique pink tuff, and the overall design features distinct neoclassical and local Armenian architectural elements. The building facades extensively utilize arches, colonnades, and stone ornamentation, creating a cohesive urban space with the expansive central square. A large fountain sits in the center, featuring musical fountain shows at night, and serves as a prominent public landmark.Yerevan · 18.8 km from Ashtarak
Blue Mosque
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Yerevan

Blue Mosque

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Blue Mosque is located in the center of Yerevan and was built during the Persian rule in the 1760s. It is one of the few ancient buildings in the city that has survived to this day and is still in use as a mosque. It gets its name from the blue Persian tiles that cover a large area of its dome and exterior walls, and this shade of blue stands out remarkably against the city's pink-toned tuff buildings. Inside the mosque is a large Persian-style courtyard with rose beds surrounding a central pool, encircled by continuous arcades and rows of arched chambers. During the Soviet era, it was converted into a museum for over half a century, and today it also serves as an Iranian cultural center where local young people often come to learn Persian.Yerevan · 18.3 km from Ashtarak
Armenian Genocide Museum
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Armenian Genocide Museum

4.6
4.2/5
15 reviews
Located southwest of Yerevan on theTsitsernakaberd Ancient Ruinshill, the Armenian Genocide Museum was built in 1965, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Although the Armenian Genocide Museum is small, it covers a wide range of content, including the situation of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire before the genocide, the genocide itself, and the international response at the time and its historical impact. Outside the memorial, there is a genocide monument, an eternal flame, a memorial wall, and a memorial park with trees planted by heads of state.Yerevan · 16.7 km from Ashtarak
Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral
No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral

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4.5/5
9 reviews
Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral, also known as St George's Cathedral, is one of the largest Armenian Apostolic churches in Yerevan and, along with theHoly Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, is one of the largest religious buildings in the South Caucasus region. It can be seen from many places in Yerevan. Construction of Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral began on April 7, 1997, and it was consecrated on September 23, 2001. Pope John Paul II visited the cathedral after its consecration.Yerevan · 19.5 km from Ashtarak
Saghmosavank

Saghmosavank

2.8
Ashtarak · 10.5 km from downtown
Armenian Alphabet Monument

Armenian Alphabet Monument

2.7
Ashtarak · 13.1 km from downtown
Garni Temple
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Garni Temple

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4.5/5
18 reviews
Garni Temple is a Hellenistic temple in Armenia and the easternmost intact Hellenistic temple in the world. The temple was built in the 1st century, during the era of Roman Emperor Nero and Armenian King Tiridates I. The original structure was destroyed in the earthquake of 1679, and what visitors see today was reconstructed by archaeologists during the Soviet era under Brezhnev, using many architectural components scattered on the site. There are many other historical sites around the temple, such as the ruins of a Roman bathhouse in the distance to the southwest, which still preserves a mosaic featuring a sea goddess.Garni · 38 km from Ashtarak

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Garni Temple + Lake Sevan + Armenian Genocide Museum + Geghard
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Armenian Genocide Museum + Republic Square + Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral + History Museum
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Armenia Lake Sevan + Sevanavank Monastery + Cafesjian Center For The Arts + Yerevan Manuscript Library
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Lake Sevan & Dilijan Guided Day Trip with Ijevan Wine Tour
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What travelers say about Ashtarak

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汪灵俊October 20, 2026
5.0
That's about it. I even bumped into a Chinese girl.

Yerevan Cascade

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LikeGorFebruary 19, 2020
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Echmiadzin, near the Armenian capital of Yerevan, is a small town full of historical and cultural atmosphere, with a strong local style. The church here is also very distinctive and worth visiting.

Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

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Ekaterina SolovevaMarch 20, 2025
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Republic Square in Yerevan is the heart of the Armenian capital and a symbol of its history and culture. Surrounded by majestic buildings such as the National History Museum and the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, it attracts tourists with its beautiful fountains and green spaces. In the evening, the square is filled with lights, creating a magical atmosphere. It is an ideal place to stroll and enjoy the local atmosphere.

Republic Square

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Gevorg GhJanuary 31, 2026
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Beautiful Iranian mosque from ancient Yerevan

Blue Mosque

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_yt***60July 3, 2021
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It is definitely worth a visit, right in the city center, facing the beautiful Mount Ararat, with a park next to it. In the morning and evening, many people walk and exercise on the mountain trails. The air is very fresh, and there are many mulberry trees on the road, which are sweet and delicious!

Armenian Genocide Museum

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zinnia_615December 1, 2024
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9It is located in the heart of the city, like a dazzling star. It is not only a holy place of religious belief, but also a shining pearl of Armenian culture and history. The exterior design of the church combines the Byzantine and Armenian traditional architectural styles. The towering bell tower and dome shine in the sun, exuding a solemn and sacred atmosphere. From a distance, people can't help but want to get closer to find out. k Step into the church, wow, the magnificent decoration instantly makes people feel a kind of secular tranquility and solemnity. The walls are covered with exquisite murals and icons, each of which carries a profound religious significance and historical stories. Here, you can deeply appreciate the faith and emotions of the Armenian people while appreciating the beauty of art. The Yerevan Cathedral is not only the center of religious activities, but also a symbol of the Armenian national spirit. Every year on important festivals and anniversaries, grand religious ceremonies and celebrations are held here, attracting believers from all over the country to participate. At the same time, the church is also open to the public, becoming an important window for tourists to understand Armenian culture and history.

Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral

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溪蒻July 26, 2025
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加尼神庙是按照希腊式的建筑模式而修建的一座神庙,是亚美尼亚前基督教时期建筑的代表作。加尼神庙到今天都是世界上位置最靠东的希腊式神庙。原建筑在1679年的地震中被毁,今天游客看到的是苏联勃列日涅夫时代考古学界复原的建筑,在复原过程中使用了很多散落在原地的建筑构件。

Garni Temple

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What are the must-do things in Ashtarak?

Don't miss these attractions in Ashtarak: Yerevan Cascade, Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and Zvartnots Museum-Reservation. If you like Day tours, try 1-day round-trip tour from Yerevan to Amberd Fortress and Mount Aragats in Armenia. If you enjoy Cultural experiences, try Gyumri Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Heritage.

You can give Lake Sevan & Dilijan Guided Day Trip with Ijevan Wine Tour and Khor Virap,Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include 1-day round-trip tour from Yerevan to Amberd Fortress and Mount Aragats in Armenia, Gyumri: Private City Tour, and 1-day tour to Red Coast base (Sagarmohanawan) + iron cross + radio telescope (private charter). Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 26, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Ashtarak is around MXN 640.27 – MXN 16,074.93. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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