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Houses at the foot of dramatic rocky canyon cliffs in the Syunik region, southern Armenia — near Old Khndzoresk cave village
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Old Khndzoresk: Armenia's Abandoned Cave Village

Old Khndzoresk, Armenia's abandoned cave village near Goris: history, the swinging bridge, hiking trails, entry fees and how to get there.
The green forested canyon valleys surrounding Goris in the Syunik region of southern Armenia
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Goris: Armenia's Mountain Gateway to Tatev and Beyond

Goris sits in a canyon of volcanic rock 250 km from Yerevan. Hotels, restaurants, day trips to Tatev, Old Khndzoresk cave village and Karahunj.

View from the Cascade monument over Yerevan's rooftops toward Mount Ararat in the background
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Yerevan Neighbourhood Guide: Where to Stay and What to Explore

Guide to Yerevan's neighbourhoods: Kentron, Cascade, Kond, Dzoragyugh and Arabkir - where to stay, eat, and what each district feels like.

Tall basalt standing stones at Karahunj (Zorats Karer) with snow-capped mountains behind, near Sisian, Syunik Province, Armenia
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Karahunj (Zorats Karer) – Armenia's Prehistoric Stone Circle Guide 2026

Karahunj guide - 223 basalt standing stones near Sisian, entry fee, opening hours, getting there from Yerevan, nearby Tatev and Shaki Waterfall.

A stone church at the Etchmiadzin Cathedral complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vagharshapat, Armenia
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Etchmiadzin (Vagharshapat) – Armenia's UNESCO Religious Capital

Seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church, 30 min from Yerevan. Mother Cathedral, Hripsime and Gayane churches, Holy Lance relics, Zvartnots ruins.

Saghmosavank monastery perched on the rocky edge of a basalt gorge in Armenia under a blue sky
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Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries: UNESCO Heritage in the Debed Canyon

Guide to Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries in northern Armenia - history, architecture, getting there from Yerevan and Tbilisi, and entry details.

Garni Temple — the 1st-century Hellenistic temple in Armenia — under a blue sky
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Garni Temple – Complete Visitor Guide for 2026

Armenia's only pagan temple, built 1st century AD. Entry fee, opening hours, getting there from Yerevan, and the Symphony of Stones gorge.

Khachkar cross-stones and ornate wooden doors carved into the rock face at Geghard Monastery, Armenia
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Geghard Monastery – Complete Visitor Guide for 2026

Geghard Monastery: Armenia's UNESCO rock-carved wonder. Free entry, opening hours, transport from Yerevan, cave churches and the Holy Lance.

Khor Virap monastery complex at sunset on the Ararat plain, viewed from the hill above, Armenia
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Khor Virap – Complete Visitor Guide for 2026

Khor Virap visitor guide: Gregory the Illuminator's dungeon, iconic Ararat views, free entry, transport from Yerevan, and best time for photos.

Noravank Monastery set against the red sandstone cliffs of the Amaghu River canyon, Armenia
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Noravank Monastery – Complete Visitor Guide for 2026

Noravank Monastery, red sandstone walls, Amaghu Canyon. 13th-century carved churches, entry fee, and Areni wine tastings en route.

Tatev Monastery perched on the edge of the Vorotan gorge with the deep canyon and forested mountains behind, Syunik, Armenia
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Tatev Monastery and Wings of Tatev – Complete Visitor Guide 2026

Tatev Monastery guide - Wings of Tatev cable car (5.7km), entry fees, getting there from Yerevan and Goris, hiking trails, and Devil's Bridge.

The forested hills and autumn colours of Dilijan National Park, Armenia
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Dilijan Travel Guide – Things to Do, Where to Stay & How to Get There

Dilijan sits in Armenia's beech forest 100 km from Yerevan. Haghartsin Monastery, Lake Parz, the TCT trail, and guesthouses in the north.

Holy Saviour's Church in Gyumri, Armenia's second city
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Gyumri Travel Guide – Things to Do, Where to Stay & How to Get There

Gyumri's black tuff churches and Kumayri quarter define Armenia's second city. Aslamazyan Gallery, craft workshops, hotels 125 km from Yerevan.

The mountain valley and spa town of Jermuk, Armenia
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Jermuk Travel Guide – Spa Town, Waterfalls & Hiking in Vayots Dzor

Jermuk's waterfall falls 72 metres into the Arpa gorge, 170 km from Yerevan. Mineral spring baths, Spitakavor Monastery, and spa hotels.

Sevanavank monastery on the peninsula at Lake Sevan, Armenia
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Lake Sevan Travel Guide – Sevanavank, Noratus & Where to Stay

Lake Sevan travel guide: Sevanavank Monastery, Noratus khachkar cemetery, beaches, named hotels with prices, marshrutka from Yerevan.

Republic Square and the city centre of Yerevan, Armenia
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Yerevan Travel Guide – Getting Around, Where to Stay & Planning Your Trip

Republic Square anchors Yerevan, Armenia's pink tuff capital. Matenadaran, Cascade, Vernissage Market, and day trips to Garni and Geghard.

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