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Lake Sevan

Ancient relict Lake Sevan – “The Jewel of Armenia” or the “ Geghama Sea ” is one of the largest high-moutainous fresh water lakes in the world. This nature's wonder is located in the very middle of Armenian highland in a huge mountain bowl framed with picturesque peaks at the height of 1,900 m. Read more...

Sevanavank Monastery

On the northwest part of the lake, on the narrow rocky peninsula there stands the prominent monument of medieval Armenian architecture – Sevanavank nmonastery. Read more...

Airivank Monastery

The 9 th – 12 th – century Airivank Monastery is located on the western coast of Lake Sevan in the village of the same name. The temple is also built from black stones and has a square lay-out. Read more...

Noraduz Cemetery

Not far from Airivank Monastery on the shore of Lake Sevan is the settlement of Noraduz famous for its big khachkar cemetery. There are about 900 khachkars of various styles and epochs there. Read more...

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