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Discover the best top things to do in Armenia, Armenia including The Monastery of Geghard, Caucasian Mountains, Tatev Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Garni Temple, Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, National Gallery of Armenia, Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Khor Virap, Republic Square.
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1. The Monastery of Geghard
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5.0 based on 1,332 reviews
Reviewed By ponch510 - Yerevan, Armenia
We really enjoyed this visit. It is a good 1/2 day trip from Yerevan and can be combined with Garni temple. I love the music chamber. The are some beautiful views of the mountain sides. It our kids were a bit older we would try the home from here to lake Sevan.
2. Caucasian Mountains
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5.0 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By JAPRADHA - Pune, India
The Caucaus mountain range is simply amazing ...we visited it in Azerbaijan ,Georgia & Armenia....thick forest ,snow peaks in summer ,lot of hairpin bends makes it simply beautiful...a must visit place.
3. Tatev Monastery
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5.0 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By armenm2016 - Greater Sydney, Australia
The Monestary is about 1000 years and is built on the clif edge of the mountain. You appricaite the difficulty, the passion and the inspiration which must have been the driving force in completing such a difficult project. Take your time and listen to the serenity of the scenery - surrounding valleys and mountains.
4. Noravank Monastery
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5.0 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This monastery dates from the 13th century and is completely different from other Armenian monasteries. "Noravank" means "new", so this the the "New Monastery". On its first floor, the mausoleum of Prince Burtel Orbelian and his family. Right on its façade, a narrow stone-made staircase (very dangerous, I must say) leads to the upper floor and to "Surb Astvatsatsin", the "Holy Mother of God Church"! It is a major religious and cultural center in Armenia and its visit could be combined with the one to "Khor Virap Monastery", as both monasteries are not very far from each other. Enjoy!
5. Garni Temple
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4.5 based on 1,145 reviews
Temple of Garni The Temple of Garni is a classical Hellenistic temple in Garni, Armenia. It is perhaps the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia.The temple was dedicated to Mythra, a deity popular in the Near East which became the patron goddess of the Roman Empire in the period before Christianity.Monastery of Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province
Reviewed By AraB22 - Burbank, United States
Garni Temple is a Greco-Roman colonnaded Pagan Temple dating back to second or first century AD and next to the Temple there are excavated Roman baths... After visiting the temple make sure to enter one of the several homes where the villages will demonstrate making "Lavash" an ancient Armenian bread and enjoy some home made cheeses and fresh fruits... Time permitting take a local taxi and go down the gorge to enjoy the "Symphony of Rocks" formation . Most regular tours do not include this unique part of Garni but if you are with a private tour then you must enjoy the beautiful rock formations... once you are there you can also enjoy a fresh fish lunch in a beautiful garden setting restaurant with the fish swimming in the river.....
6. Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
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4.5 based on 1,379 reviews
Reviewed By nsh0re - New York City, United States
I was advised to pay for a guide. I also paid to take photos even though I only had a phone. BOTH totally worth it as the souvenir store has no reasonable catalogue. Incredible building and breadth of topics all written in Armenian.
7. National Gallery of Armenia
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By delagioventu - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Great collection of Italian, Flemish and French painters on the upper floor. Among others cannaletto and teniers. Beautiful Russian gallery on the next floor. And then come the armenian artists. Museum itself is interesting as well, soviet style architecture.
8. Cafesjian Center for the Arts
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4.5 based on 3,097 reviews
The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary art to Armenia and presenting the best of Armenian culture to the world. Inspired by the vision of its founder, Gerard L. Cafesjian, the Center offers a wide variety of exhibitions, including a selection of important work from the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection of contemporary art. Having celebrated its grand opening in November 2009, CCA continues to exhibit unique works of modern and contemporary art and offers a diverse program of lectures, films, concerts, and numerous educational initiatives for adults and children. Over one million people have visited the Center annually since its opening.
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At Yerevan's "Kentron District", you will certainly get your attention caught by impressive gardens and an awesome building: this the "Cascade Complex", which houses the "Cafesjian Center for the Arts". An art museum in and around gardens, fountains and exhibition rooms. From "Tamanyan Street" and its pedestrian area, you can easily reach the museum, which is divided in two main sectors: the open-air "Cafesjian Sculpture Garden" and the "Cafesjian Art Galleries". At the external sculpture park and gardens, works by important international artists as Fernando Botero, Peter Woytuk, Joana Vasconcelos, Saraj Guha and many others. Inside the building, art galleries offering a wide variety of exhibitions, lectures, films, concerts, a library and other educational initiatives. After visiting the park, get inside the main building and take the indoor escalators up to the top floor. Take your time and start visiting the various galleries on your way down, Outside stairways provide awesome views of Yerevan and its "Kentron District". One last remark: right at the top of the "Cascade Complex", a part of the "Monument to 50 years of Soviet Armenia", as well of the "Aznavour Center", can be seen. Enjoy!
9. Khor Virap
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4.5 based on 868 reviews
Reviewed By abrahamyana2019 - Armenia, null
Amazing place to enjoy Armenian architecture and to dive into Armenian history. I think, Ararat mountain has the best view from this monastery.
10. Republic Square
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4.5 based on 2,690 reviews
Reviewed By Golab162016
Was in Armenia September 2019 walked in to republic square in Armenia several time and enjoyed very much at night the water show very colorful and enjoyed the music nice ambiance full of people and happiness in the air u should definitely visit republic square
