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Tatev Monastery
Tatev Monastery, founded in the Middle Ages, the university here was once the cultural center of Armenia, and trained the very important scholar Grigor Tatevatsi at that time, and his tomb is still in the monastery. The monastery that tourists see today was rebuilt after the independence of Armenia from the late Soviet Union. The original building was destroyed by the earthquake in the 1930s. It is a little far from the main road, and the beautifully carved sarcophagus of Grigor Tatevatsi and the seismic column next to it are all highlights. Tatev Monastery faces a canyon, both natural and cultural landscapes are worth seeing.Tatev · 802m from downtown
Great Hermitage of Tatev
Tatev · 1.7 km from downtown
Tatev viewpoint
Tatev · 943m from downtown
Yerevan Cascade
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.Armenia · Yerevan
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is located on a plateau in eastern Armenia, with an altitude of approx. 1,900m, making it one of the premier alpine freshwater lakes in the Caucasus region. The lake basin is surrounded by mountains, creating the open water surface and mountainous backdrop characteristic of highland lakes. The lake water has a blue-green hue, and on clear days, the expansive lake surface creates distinct color layers with the surrounding mountains and sky. The lakeshore features diverse environments such as sandy beaches, wetlands, grasslands, and mountains, and the lake area is also an important habitat for various aquatic species and migratory birds.Armenia · Sevan
Halidzor Observation Deck (Halidzor Ditaket)
Tatev · 3.1 km from downtown
Garni Temple
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.Armenia · Garni
Khor Virap
Khor Virap is situated on the Ararat Plain in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye, and is an active monastery that also serves as an important pilgrimage site in Armenia. Today, the complex is centered around the Church of the Holy Mother of God and surrounded by high walls, resembling a small castle. Religious activities continue, and locals often travel here specifically to be baptized. The pit where Saint Gregory was imprisoned is hidden beneath the Saint George Chapel next to the main church. Outside the walls lie open pastures and vineyards, and releasing white doves by the pit to watch them fly toward the snow-capped mountains is a long-standing tradition.Armenia · Lusarat
Republic Square
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.Armenia · Yerevan
Geghard
Geghard is located deep in the Azat River Gorge in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, with the entire complex partially embedded in the cliffside and some of its halls carved directly from the rock. The main structures include the main church, a narthex, two rock-cut churches, the princely family tomb, monastic cells, and numerous cross-stones. The main church features a typical Armenian cross-shaped floor plan topped with a central dome. Unlike typical freestanding stone buildings, the rock-cut churches extend directly into the rock, with walls, vaults, and columns all carved from the natural rock. Some tombs and worship spaces are also integrated into the cliff face, creating a unique cave-like architectural effect.Armenia · Mets Gilanlar
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What travelers say about Tatev
MoonloverSeptember 3, 2023
5.0
One of the must see churches in Armenia. Inside is very peaceful. Cable car is also worth to try. The scenery from above is breathtaking. Don’t miss the sweets locals sell in front of the church. Especially “gata” is my favorite.
Tatev Monastery
KajiurasakurahioFebruary 3, 2025
5.0
It is about 70 kilometers from Yerevan by car. It is a free attraction. There is also a monastery. We took a cruise ship, which cost 10,000 drams for 3 people, about 60 yuan per person. There were not many people when we went there that day, which was equivalent to chartering a boat. Climb to the top of the mountain to find the monastery.
Lake Sevan
溪蒻July 26, 2025
5.0
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
Bat-Orshikh ErdenebatJune 6, 2026
5.0
It was very interesting to see the cranes’ nests along the way to the Khor Virap.
Khor Virap
Ekaterina SolovevaMarch 20, 2025
5.0
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.
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LikeGorFebruary 16, 2020
5.0
In Armenia, a Caucasus country with monasteries everywhere, many famous monasteries are a local landscape and have attracted many international tourists. Although transportation is not very developed, it cannot stop the local people's faith.
Geghard
