Religious Sights
Echmiadzin
Echmiadzin is the centre of the Armenian Church. It is where the Catholicos of All Armenians lives, and the location of Echmiadzin Church. [learn more]
Echmiadzin Main Cathedral (UNESCO)
Echmiadzin hosts the residence of the Supreme Catholicos of all Armenians and is the centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church. According to the legend, Saint Gregory the Illuminator pondered for a long time, over the place where the first Christian Church was to be built. Once he had a vision of Jesus Christ descending from heaven to show the place of the Cathedral. Holy Echmiadzin Cathedral was erected at that site in the 4th century. [learn more]
Echmiadzin Museum
The Manougian Museum is a place to be visited by all means when one goes to Echmiadzin. It is in the small museum in the main cathedral, with the entrance to the right of the altar. This structure contains numerous paintings, souvenirs, religious artefacts, and illuminated manuscripts so insist on seeing it. [learn more]
Gandzasar
The Gandzasar Monastery is one the most important architectural monuments of Nagorno Karabakh. Gandzasar was the residence of an Armenian Katholikos from about 1400 to 1816. [learn more]
Geghard (UNESCO)
Geghard is another incredible ancient Armenian monastery, Partly carved in a cave Geghard represents another incredible architectural complex.According to the legend, the lance that pierced the body of Chirst by a Roman soldier during the Crucifixion was found in one of the rocks. The spear was long housed at Geghard, but is now in the museum of Echmiadzin Cathedral. Geghard complex can be truly regarded as one of the most visited places in Armenia by tourists and pilgrims. [learn more]
Ghazanchetsots
One of me most impressive religious edifices of Nagorno Karabakh, the church of Ghazanchelots perfectly epitomizes the genius of the Armenian people in construction and points to the viability of the Armenian construction art in the 19th century, [learn more]
Gndevank
Gndevank Monastery which includes a four-apse domed church dates back to 936, with the ruins of a wonderful 10th century wall painting of the Virgin. The ancient monastery complex is a thousand years old, and is preserved very well. [learn more]
Haghartsin
Haghardzin monastery complex is homed in a picturesque and gorgeous Dilijan region, surrounded by indescribable beautiful nature. [learn more]
Haghpat (UNESCO)
Haghpat Monastery complex (10th century) is among the most outstanding works of Armenian medieval architecture. [learn more]
Kanach Zham
The Kanach zham church, also called St. Hovannes Mkrtich, is of remarkable interest among the monuments of Shushi. [learn more]
Karmravor
The small church of Karmravor (meaning reddish hue) is located at Ashtarak on the northeast side of town. The construction date is not exactly known, presumably it dates to the 7th century. As of present day, Karmravor remains in a good state of preservation. [learn more]
Kecharis
The church is favoured by the beautiful and healthy climate and nature which creates a perfect atmosphere around. In the 12th-13th centuries Kecharis enjoyed the fame of a major religious centre of Armenia which had a higher school. [learn more]
Khor Virap
This monastic complex of 4-17 cc. has a special place in the Armenian architectural, cultural and historical heritage. It is near Artashat town in the Ararat valley and has Biblical Ararat in the background. [learn more]
Makaravank
Makaravank Monastery (Makar Monastery XII century) is located in Tavush Region of Armenia not far from Ijevan town. Makaravank monastery is nestled on the hill in a deep forest. It was built in the 11-13th centuries. [learn more]
Marmashen
The monastery of Marmashen is one of the best monumental groups of Bagratunian era. It is situated 2 km southwest from Vahramaberd village of Akhuryan region, on the left bank of Akhuryan River. According to the inscription left on the southern wall, Prince Vahram Pahlavuni built the main Katoghikeh church of the group in 988-1029. [learn more]
Noraduz Cross-Stones
Noraduz is among the most famous assemblages of cross stones (khachkars) in Armenia. [learn more]
Noravank
Noravank monastery is situated on a ledge of a deep winding gorge of a tributary of the Arpa River near the village of Amagu, Yeghegnadzor District. Noravank is totally surrounded by red cliffs. Built in place of an ancient cloister, it was the center of Orbelian Royal family of Syunik. In the 13th-14th centuries the monastery became a residence of Syunik's bishops. [learn more]
Odzun
Dated to the first half of the 7th c., according to medieval historical tradition the church of Odzun was built by Catholikos Yovhan of Odzun (717-728). [learn more]
Oshakan
Oshakan (3783 v) village is located in the northwest of Yerevan, and is famous as a land where Mesrop Mashtots is buried, (d 442) a 4th c. monk scientist and philosopher from Echmiadzin, who invented the Armenian alphabet which is still in use today with almost no changes. [learn more]
Saghmosavank
Saghmosavank (Monastery of Psalms) built in the 12th-13th centuries is located in Central Armenia, in Aragatsotn region. It overlooks the gorge of the Kasakh River, with Hovhannavank and Mt. Aragats in clear view. [learn more]
Sanahin (UNESCO)
The oldest references to the Sanahin monastery complex were found in early 10th century Armenian manuscripts according to which the monastery was constructed over the ruins of a 4th or 5th century church. Sanahin was renowned for its school of illuminators and calligraphers. [learn more]
Sevanavank
Originally made from three churches, Sevanavank monastery was founded in 874 by King Ashot I on an island. Receding waters in the 20th century created the current peninsula. [learn more]
St. Gayane & St. Hripsime Churches (UNESCO)
Saint Gayane church is in the City of Echmiadzin, in a short walk from the Cathedral Echmiadzin. Built in 630 (according to a chronicle) it belongs to another architectural type worked out in the epoch of early Christianity in Armenia. Saint Hripsime church, one of the finest works of Armenian architecture of the classical period, a variant of the concentrical domed composition, stands on a slight elevation, at the eastern edge of Echmiadzin City. [learn more]
Tatev
Tatev monastery complex was founded in the ninth century. The strategically right location made the monastic complex almost inaccessible and well protected. . Monastery complex of Tatev enchants its visitors with outstanding works of art and architecture [learn more]
Tsiranavor
One of the most ancient monuments is the church Tsiranavor (V c) situated at the very edge of Kasakh’s ravine. [learn more]
Zvartnots (UNESCO)
Zvartnots, a complex of structures erected in the middle of the 7th century near Echmiadzin, is of extreme architectural value & is a monument which embodies the centuries old traditions of Armenian architects. [learn more]
