Must-see attractions in Armenia

  • Karmravor

    Armenia

    Across from Pascal & Diodato and up a short staircase is a tiny 7th-century church with a roof of red clay tiles and an octagonal cupola. From the door,…

  • Sisavank Church

    Armenia

    Originally built in the 7th century, Sisavank Church was restored as recently as the 20th century. It combines an elegant square-cross floor with some…

  • Surp Shogahat

    Armenia

    Slightly less interesting than Vagharashapat's other churches but still worth a visit is Surp Shogahat, a sturdy stone structure with simple, elegant…

  • Martiros Sarian Statue

    Yerevan

    This marble sculpture by D Yerevantsi honours the painter Martiros Sarian (1880–1972). Around the statue is a vernissage with many imitations of Sarian's…

  • Sisian History Museum

    Armenia

    Townsfolk are very proud of their museum, which showcases a modest array of carpets, archaeological artefacts and ethnographic displays. It faces the…

  • Rouben Sevak Museum

    Armenia

    In the grounds of Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, this museum displays paintings collected by Mr Sevak. It's poorly lit and not particularly noteworthy.

  • City Hall

    Armenia

    Gyumri's local government offices and Tourist Information Office are located in this large pale tuff building.

  • Karmir Blur

    Yerevan

    The Urartian king Rusa II moved his capital from Erebuni to this nearby site in the 7th century. Sadly, few traces of his fortified citadel remain.

  • Surp Gregory

    Armenia

    This early-20th-century church is prominently placed on the corner of Grigor Tatevatsi and Mesrop Mashtots Sts.

  • Surp Nishan

    Armenia

    The Church of the Holy Sign was built in 1870.

  • Armash Fish Ponds

    Armenia

    The Armash Fish Ponds, 25km downstream from Khor Virap near the border town of Yeraskh, are home to a great variety of migrating birds in spring and…

  • Sculpture Park

    Armenia

    The sculpture park in front of the Sisian History Museum displays khachkars as well as some stones in the shape of rams. There are also a couple of stones…

  • Parc de Vienne

    Armenia

    This run-down park near the Town Hall has a small funfair for young children, a derelict fountain and a number of cafes. It's a popular meeting place for…

  • Town Hall

    Armenia

    The main municipal headquarters in town is surrounded by administration buildings.

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