World Heritage Sites
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Cathedral and churches of Echmiadzin Echmiadzin is the most popular destination in Armenia. The cathedral dates back to 303, and along with the 4th-7th centuries. Gayane and Hripsime is the pre-eminent pilgrimage destination for 9 million Armenians worldwide. Echmiadzin is also the See of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and residence for it's head, the Catholicos. More... |
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Archeological Site of Zvartnots The cathedral, referred to as both Zvartnots and Grigor Lusavorich by medieval historians, was built at the spot where legend had it Grigor Lusavorich cured the mad king T’rdat, thus initiating the conversion of the country to Christianity. More... |
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Haghpat (from the words hagh: “strong” and pat: “wall”, pop. 4092) is located inside the village of the same name, on a foothill of Mt. Surplich (Holy Lake). The sloping complex, together with Sanahin, is considered one of the best examples of Medieval Armenian monastery architecture in existence. Both were designated World Heritage Sites in 1996. More... |
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Sanahin monastery is located at the back of the village of the same name (go uphill till you find “Café Sanahin”), perched on the wooded mountain slope of Mt. Chantin lehr. The name literally translates as "this one is older than that one", presumably representing a claim to having an older monastery than neighboring Haghpat. More... |
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Geghard monastery and Upper Azat Valley The monastery is set into a deep canyon with waterfalls and towering cliffs around. |
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