Tag: Yerevan

Vagharshapat is the fifth largest city in Armenia, located in the Armavir province, about a 30 to 40-minute drive from Yerevan.

Have you heard that Yerevan – Erebuni is older than Rome?

That’s not just a rumor — it’s a fact. Yerevan was founded in 782 BC by Urartian King Argishti I, which is 29 years earlier than the traditional founding date of Rome in 753 BC.

Zvartnots Cathedral is situated in Vagharshapat, in the Armavir Region, about a 30-minute drive from Yerevan.
The name Zvartnots (from the word Zvart) means “happy place”; locals say it once meant the House of Happy Angels.

The church was built in 630 AD and stands above the grave of Saint Gayane, one of the 40 Christian martyrs who played a major role in the history of Armenian religion.

Saint Hripsime Church is situated right at the entrance of Vagharshapat city, about a 30-minute drive from Yerevan. The church was built in 618 AD, above the grave of Saint Hripsime.

Echmiadzin means “the Descent of the Only Begotten,” referring to Jesus, who, according to the vision of the first Armenian Catholicos, Gregory the Illuminator, showed the place where the first Christian church should be built in Armenia.

The Symphony of Stones is one of Armenia’s most spectacular natural landmarks. Located in the Garni Gorge, this unique formation of basalt columns attracts visitors with its striking appearance and geological significance.

The Arch of Charents is located a 20-minute drive north from the center of Yerevan. Its location could not be more ideal, as it offers a breathtaking view of the biblical Mount Ararat.

Geghard Monastery is one of Armenia’s most remarkable medieval monasteries, famous for its rock-cut churches, UNESCO status and centuries of spiritual heritage.

Garni Temple is Armenia’s only surviving pagan temple and one of the country’s most iconic landmarks. Discover its history, architecture and cultural importance in the heart of the Azat Gorge.