Category: Places to Visit

Lake Parz, translated as “Clear Lake” or “Pure Lake,” is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level and is surrounded by dense, forested hills. It is a natural lake formed by tectonic and geological shifts in this region.

Haghartsin Monastery is tucked deep in the forested mountains near Dilijan, surrounded by thick woods and misty hills. Even the road to the monastery feels like a scene from the Discovery Channel.

Goshavank is a medieval monastery, nestled on one of the forested hills near Dilijan. It was built in the 12th–13th centuries and named after the Armenian scholar and writer Mkhitar Gosh, whose statue was placed in front of the monastery in 2013.

Armenian khachkar is a deeply spiritual and artistic creation—something between a memorial, a prayer, and a monument carved in stone.

Dilijan is a forested resort and spa town located in the Tavush region. Nestled among thick woodlands, Dilijan is often referred to as the “Armenian Switzerland” for its lush forests, fresh mountain air, and cool climate.

Sevanavank Monastery is located on the summit of the Sevan Peninsula, in the Gegharkunik Region, about a 1.5-hour drive from Yerevan.

Lake Sevan is the largest lake not only in Armenia but in the entire Caucasus region. Twenty-nine rivers flow into Lake Sevan, while only one river flows out — the Hrazdan River.

Kecharis Monastery Complex is situated in the resort town of Tsaghkadzor, in the Kotayk Region, about an hour’s drive from Yerevan. This is a medieval monastery complex dating back to the 11th–13th centuries.

Tsaghkadzor city is Armenia’s most famous ski resort town, situated on the slopes of Mount Teghenis in the Kotayk Region, just an hour’s drive from Yerevan.

Sardarapat Memorial Complex is dedicated to the Battle of Sardarapat, located in the Armavir Province near the Armenian-Turkish border, about a 1-hour drive from Yerevan.