Things to Do in Armenia

There are 196 attractions in Armenia. Blue Mosque, Yerevan, 18th-century persian-style mosque in yerevan, is the most popular.

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Blue Mosque, Yerevan
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Blue Mosque, Yerevan
18th-century Persian-style mosque in Yerevan
Mosque
Tatev monastery
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Tatev monastery
Medieval cliffside Armenian monastery connected by aerial tram
Religious Site
Lake Sevan
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Lake Sevan
High-altitude freshwater lake and popular resort area
Lake
Noravank
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Noravank
13th-century Armenian monastery set in dramatic red gorge
Religious Site
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
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Etchmiadzin Cathedral
Principal Armenian cathedral and early Christian religious center
Religious Site
Khor Virap
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Khor Virap
Monastery famous for Mount Ararat views and prison
Religious Site
History Museum of Armenia
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History Museum of Armenia
Museum preserving Armenia's archaeological and cultural heritage
Museum
National Gallery of Armenia
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National Gallery of Armenia
National museum exhibiting Armenian visual art across centuries
Museum
Matenadaran
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Matenadaran
Repository of ancient manuscripts and Armenian literary heritage
Museum
Sergei Parajanov Museum
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Sergei Parajanov Museum
Museum dedicated to filmmaker Sergei Parajanov's art
Museum
Mount Aragats
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Mount Aragats
Dormant volcano and Armenia's highest peak
Mountain
Lesser Caucasus
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Lesser Caucasus
Mountain range spanning South Caucasus, volcanic formations
Mountains
Geghard
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Geghard
Medieval rock-cut monastery partially carved from cliffs
Religious Site
Talin, Armenia
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Talin, Armenia
Historic Armenian town with medieval cathedral and fortress ruins
Historical Site
Garni Temple
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Garni Temple
Hellenistic temple and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia
Temple
Haghpat Monastery
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Haghpat Monastery
Medieval Armenian monastery complex, UNESCO World Heritage site
Religious Site
Sanahin Monastery
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Sanahin Monastery
Medieval Armenian monastery complex with UNESCO heritage
Religious Site
Zvartnots Cathedral
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Zvartnots Cathedral
7th-century Armenian cathedral ruins near Yerevan
Religious Site
Mother Armenia
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Mother Armenia
Monumental statue commemorating Armenian soldiers and resilience
Monument
Republic Square, Yerevan
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Republic Square, Yerevan
Central public square featuring Soviet-era architecture and fountains
Plaza
Hrazdan Stadium
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Hrazdan Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Yerevan, hosts football matches
Stadium
Tsitsernakaberd
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Tsitsernakaberd
Armenian Genocide memorial and mausoleum in Yerevan
Monument
Gegham mountains
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Gegham mountains
Volcanic mountain range in central Armenia.
Mountains
Republican Stadium
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Republican Stadium
Yerevan's principal stadium and national sports venue
Stadium
Lake Kari
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Lake Kari
High-altitude volcanic lake on Mount Aragats
Lake
St. Hripsime
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St. Hripsime
Early Christian Armenian church with preserved medieval architecture
Religious Site
Zangezur Mountains
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Zangezur Mountains
Mountain range in southern Armenia, rich biodiversity
Mountains
Yerevan Opera Theatre
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Yerevan Opera Theatre
Neoclassical opera house and cultural center in Yerevan
Theater
Dilijan National Park
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Dilijan National Park
Forested Armenian park surrounding a historic spa town
National Park
Lake Arpi
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Lake Arpi
Highland freshwater lake and Ramsar wetland
Reservoir
Porak
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Porak
Volcanic peak in Armenia near Gegharkunik
Mountain
Saint Gayane Church
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Saint Gayane Church
Early Armenian church in Vagharshapat, UNESCO-listed architecture
Religious Site
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
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Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
Major Yerevan cathedral and seat of the Armenian Church
Church
Teishebaini
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Teishebaini
Ancient Urartian fortress and archaeological site near Yerevan
Archaeological Site
Yerevan Zoo
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Yerevan Zoo
City zoo housing native and exotic species
Park
Freedom Square, Yerevan
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Freedom Square, Yerevan
Central Yerevan plaza hosting national events and gatherings
Plaza
Sevanavank
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Sevanavank
Monastic complex atop Lake Sevan peninsula
Religious Site
Yerevan TV Tower
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Yerevan TV Tower
Tall Soviet-era television tower in Yerevan
Tower
Amberd
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Amberd
Medieval mountain fortress overlooking Ararat plain
Historical Site
Wings of Tatev
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Wings of Tatev
Longest reversible cableway connecting Tatev Monastery and plateau
Area
Azhdahak (volcano)
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Azhdahak (volcano)
Armenian stratovolcano, prominent peak in Gegham range
Mountain
Lake Sev
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Lake Sev
Mountain lake on Armenia–Azerbaijan border
Lake
Shoghakat Church
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Shoghakat Church
Armenian Apostolic church notable for 17th-century architecture
Religious Site
Areni-1 cave
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Areni-1 cave
Archaeological cave with ancient winery and human remains
Cave
Artaxata
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Artaxata
Ancient Armenian capital and archaeological ruins by Arax
Archaeological Site
Carahunge
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Carahunge
Armenian stone circle and ancient astronomical observatory
Archaeological Site
Javakheti Range
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Javakheti Range
Volcanic mountain range in southern Caucasus
Mountains
Khustup
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Khustup
Prominent mountain and national symbol in Syunik
Mountain
Sevan National Park
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Sevan National Park
Armenian park surrounding Lake Sevan and monasteries
National Park
Goshavank
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Goshavank
12th-century Armenian monastery noted for intricate khachkars
Religious Site
Yererouk
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Yererouk
Ancient Armenian church ruins near Ashtarak
Church
Akhtala monastery
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Akhtala monastery
Medieval Armenian monastery-fortress with preserved frescoes
Religious Site
Akhurian Reservoir
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Akhurian Reservoir
Large border reservoir on Akhuryan River
Reservoir
Ara (mountain)
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Ara (mountain)
Isolated Armenian volcanic peak in Aragatsotn Province
Mountain
Erebuni Museum
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Erebuni Museum
Archaeological museum at ancient Urartian fortress Erebuni
Museum
Haghartsin Monastery
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Haghartsin Monastery
Medieval Armenian monastery complex set in forested valley
Religious Site
Lake Parz
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Lake Parz
Mountain lake in Dilijan National Park with emerald waters
Lake
Lovers' Park (Yerevan)
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Lovers' Park (Yerevan)
Urban park in Yerevan popular with couples
Park
Quba Mêrê Dîwanê
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Quba Mêrê Dîwanê
Temple
Yerevan Botanical Garden
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Yerevan Botanical Garden
Botanical garden in Yerevan with diverse plant collections
Park
Abbas Mirza Mosque, Yerevan
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Abbas Mirza Mosque, Yerevan
Historic mosque in Yerevan with Persian architectural influences
Mosque
Church of the Holy Saviour
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Church of the Holy Saviour
Armenian Apostolic church in Shirak Province town
Religious Site
Hayravank Monastery
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Hayravank Monastery
Medieval monastery overlooking Lake Sevan, 9th-century architecture
Religious Site
Kobayr monastery
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Kobayr monastery
Medieval Armenian monastery with fresco fragments
Religious Site
Pambak range
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Pambak range
Mountain range in northern Armenia with forested slopes
Mountains
Saint Sarkis Cathedral
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Saint Sarkis Cathedral
Prominent Armenian cathedral in Yerevan with historic relics
Religious Site
Tatevi Anapat
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Tatevi Anapat
Medieval Armenian monastery near Tatev cliffs
Religious Site
Vahanavank
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Vahanavank
Medieval monastery complex perched on a hill
Religious Site
Yerevan History Museum
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Yerevan History Museum
Museum documenting Yerevan's urban and cultural history
Museum
Yervandashat (ancient city)
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Yervandashat (ancient city)
Ruined Armenian ancient city near Aras River
Archaeological Site
Ancient Argishtikhinili
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Ancient Argishtikhinili
Urartian administrative center ruins near Armavir
Archaeological Site
Armavir (ancient city)
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Armavir (ancient city)
Ancient Armenian city ruins and archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Cafesjian Museum of Art
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Cafesjian Museum of Art
Contemporary art museum within Yerevan's Cascade complex
Museum
Lake Akna (Kotayk)
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Lake Akna (Kotayk)
Crater lake in Kotayk Province, volcanic origin
Lake
Mount Achkasar
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Mount Achkasar
Mountain peak in Armenia's Lesser Caucasus range
Mountain
Saghmosavank
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Saghmosavank
Medieval Armenian monastery on a dramatic gorge overlook
Religious Site
Vardenis mountain range
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Vardenis mountain range
Mountain range in eastern Armenia with volcanic peaks
Mountains
Victory Park, Yerevan
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Victory Park, Yerevan
Public memorial park featuring Mother Armenia statue
Park
Yerevan Lake
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Yerevan Lake
Artificial reservoir in Yerevan used for recreation
Lake
Aram Khachaturian Museum
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Aram Khachaturian Museum
Museum in Yerevan celebrating composer Aram Khachaturian
Museum
Arevik National Park
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Arevik National Park
Highland park protecting biodiversity and alpine meadows
National Park
Aznavour Centre
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Aznavour Centre
Cultural center and museum honoring Charles Aznavour
Museum
Baghaberd
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Baghaberd
Medieval mountain fortress with panoramic valley views
Castle
Circular Park
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Circular Park
Urban circular park in Yerevan near city center
Park
Hovhannavank
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Hovhannavank
Medieval Armenian monastery perched above Kasagh River gorge
Religious Site
Kecharis Monastery
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Kecharis Monastery
Medieval Armenian monastery near Tsaghkadzor with stone churches
Religious Site
Odzun Church
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Odzun Church
Medieval Armenian basilica with carved reliefs
Religious Site
Zvartnots, Armenia
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Zvartnots, Armenia
Ruined 7th-century Armenian cathedral near Yerevan
Archaeological Site
Aramazd mountains
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Aramazd mountains
Mountain range in Syunik Province, rugged terrain
Mountains
Bazum mountains
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Bazum mountains
Mountain range in northern Armenia with alpine landscapes.
Mountains
Charents Museum of Literature and Arts
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Charents Museum of Literature and Arts
Yerevan museum preserving Armenian literary and artistic heritage
Museum
Karmravor Church
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Karmravor Church
Small 7th-century Armenian church with red tile dome
Church
Tskhouk-Karckar
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Tskhouk-Karckar
Volcanic complex on Armenia's southern Syunik highlands
Volcano
ARF History Museum
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ARF History Museum
Museum in Yerevan documenting ARF political history
Museum
Areni Church
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Areni Church
Medieval Armenian church near famous wine caves
Church
Bagaran (ancient city)
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Bagaran (ancient city)
Ruined medieval Armenian city with historic churches
Archaeological Site
Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri
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Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri
Soviet-era Armenian cathedral and regional religious center
Church
David of Sassoun (statue)
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David of Sassoun (statue)
Monument in Yerevan commemorating epic folk hero
Monument
Lake Arpi National Park
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Lake Arpi National Park
Armenian national park protecting lake, wetlands, birdlife
National Park
Metsamor site
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Metsamor site
Archaeological Bronze Age fortress and settlement in Armenia
Archaeological Site