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The building of the Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters is itself a unique representation of Gyumri’s architecture. It was originally constructed as a private residence in 1880 by the wealthy Qeshishov family. After the devastating earthquake in 1988, the building was used to shelter homeless families, and it reopened as a gallery only in 2004.
Khor Virap is located in the Ararat region of Armenia, near the city of Artashat, about a 50-minute drive from Yerevan. The site is approximately 8 km from the border with Turkey.
Noravank Monastery is located in the Vayots Dzor region, about a 2.5-hour drive from Yerevan. The monastery is nestled among brick-red cliffs, on a high hill and surrounded by a narrow gorge, creating an unforgettable scene for a visitor.
Areni-1, or as many locals call it, the “Birds’ Cave,” is an archaeological cave site in Vayots Dzor, about a 2.5-hour drive from Yerevan. The cave lies along the Arpa River, at an altitude of 1,080 meters above sea level.
The monastery of Sanahin is located in the north of Armenia, in the Lori region, near the industrial town of Alaverdi, around a 3-hour drive from Yerevan.
Haghpat Monastery is located in Lori region, about 3 hours drive from Yerevan. The monastery is one of the most iconic medieval religious complexes in Armenia, set on a hill overlooking the Debed River Gorge.
Akhtala Monastery is located in the Lori region in the northern part of Armenia, about a 3.5-hour drive from Yerevan, and not far from the Georgian border. Situated on a rocky platform above the Debed River, the monastery opens a breathtaking view with its steep cliffs on three sides and forested hills surrounding it.
