Garni
In the small settlement of Garni which stretches along the gorge with a little river Azat... Read more...
Garni Fortress
Garni Fortress is one of vivid evidences of centuries-old culture of pre-Christian period in Armenia . It is located in the picturesque mountainous district with the fantastic view. The fortress was erected in the 3rd – 2nd centuries BC. Read more...
Palace and Baths
The temple found on the territory of the fortress is very attractive judging by the remains of richly decorations both inside and outside. Not far from the temple was the typical Roman bath built in the end of the 3 rd century. Read more...
The Temple of the Sun
The true and unique masterpiece of Hellenistic architecture in Armenia is the pagan temple of the Sun, Garni. It is one of the most ancient monuments in Armenia which has survived since pagan period. Historians attribute its erection to the ancient-Armenian tsar Trdat who adopted Christianity as official religion in 301. Although many scientists believe that it was constructed in the 1 st century AD. Read more...
Gekhard
Located several km from Garni, along the river Azat gorge to the northeast, on the amphitheatre-like slope of steep rocks, amidst severe and majestic nature is Gekhard or Gekhardavank monastery well-known for its rocky architecture. The direction there is shown by the figure of a lioness on a high pedestal standing right at the abrupt turn after which you suddenly see the monastery. Read more...
St. Gregory the Illuminator Chapel
The first to be constructed by Zakaryan princes was St. Gregory the Illuminator chapel. Read more...
Katogike Temple
In 1215 Katogike Temple with natural walls of rocks was erected. Its conventional cross-domed architecture is compensated by rich sculpture ornamentation not acceptable in other Armenian temples whose decor is rather scarce. Read more...
Avazan Church (1283)
By 1240 the first cave church of the monastery, Avazan, was finished. Read more...
Astvatsatsin Church (1215)
In the second half of the 13 th century the monastery was bought by Proshyan princes. Read more...
Tsakhkadzor
Translated from Armenian the word “Tsakhkadzor” means the Gorge of Flowers. Indeed, the gorge, the mountains, snow tops, rapid rivers, picturesque valleys are covered with a flower carpet. That fact that the beauty of this place was breathtaking and the air was curative was already known in the 5 th century AD. Read more...
Kecharis Monastery
In the northwest part of Tsakhkador on the Pambak ridge terraced slope there are three churches of ancient Kecharis monastery which in the 12 th – 13 th centuries was the large spiritual centre of Armenia with its own school. Kecharis is the classic example of Armenian medieval architecture. Read more...
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