Museums of Yerevan
Yerevan isn’t just the capital of Armenia — it’s a living museum itself. The city hosts dozens of museums showcasing history, art, science, and spirituality.
Yerevan isn’t just the capital of Armenia — it’s a living museum itself. The city hosts dozens of museums showcasing history, art, science, and spirituality.
Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. Therefore, it’s no surprise that churches play a key role in the country’s spiritual and cultural life.
In February 1899, the first train, having covered a 180-kilometer route, arrived in Alexandropol (now Gyumri) from Tiflis.
Lori fortress or berd is situated in the Lori region, about a three-hour drive from Yerevan, and lies to the northeast of Stepanavan, at approximately 1,500 meters above sea level.
Angel’s Canyon, also known as Hreshtakneri Dzor, is located in Armenia’s Ararat Province, about an hour’s drive from Yerevan.
Berdkunk Fortress, also known as Ishkhanats Amrots, is located in Gegharkunik Province, on the eastern shore of Lake Sevan
The Tsover lake is situated near the village of Dsegh in Lori Province, about a 2.5 to 3-hour drive from Yerevan.
Mount Artanish is the closest mountain to Lake Sevan, offering a full, breathtaking view of the lake in all its glory.
Tsaghkadzor’s hallmark attraction is the Tsaghkadzor Ropeway — a chairlift that runs along the eastern slope of Mount Teghenis
Arzakan Hot Springs (Arzakan Mineral Pool) are located in the village of Arzakan in the Kotayk region, about a 30-minute drive from Yerevan, near the Hrazdan River.