Armenia is a country that has one of the longest histories of all the European states. With so many people from the many countries that it is landlocked with, this is a country with far too many amazing things to name here, but I think ten of the very best of them…
Crystals of Refrain, Aghdzk
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This is not just a random collection of stones, they are all part of a giant stone story carving!
Noravank Monastery, Yerevan
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Located in a beautiful valley is a rather haunting monastery that is well worth a visit.
Armenian Alphabet Monument, Byurakan
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Ever wanted to learn the Armenian alphabet? Just pay this place a visit!
Khor Virap Monastery, Ararat Plain
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It might look like a stunning pilgrimage site, but it was once a prison!
Old Khndzoresk Cave Village, Khndzoresk
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This impressive network of man-made caves was once an entire living village. There is something very Lord of the Rings about it.
Geghard Monastery, Goght
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It is made into the cliffs named after the spear that stabbed Jesus is a stunning church that is well worth exploring.
Areni-1 Cave Complex, Areni village
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It is not only an amazing cave system, but it is also home to some amazing Copper Age artefacts.
Levon’s Divine Underground, Yerevan
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Lyova’s wife Tosya, asked him to build a potato cellar beneath their home. But he got a little carried away and went on to make a stunning network of caves.
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Garni Gorge, Jrashen
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There are many gorges all over the world, but not many as beautiful as this one.
Holy Etchimiadzin, Vagharshapat
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This is the world’s very first state churches ever built and still one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.