Grand Cascade in Yerevan
Today’s Yerevan simply cannot be imagined without its main attraction — the Cascade. These are systematically ordered and artistically decorated staircases, sculptures, fountains, flower beds on the slopes of the Kanaker Hills, which in general represent a monumental structure.
Erebuni Fortress
In 782 BC, Argishti I, the king of the Van kingdom, decided to create the Erebuni fortress on the Red Hill as a strategic object for securing the Urarts in the Ararat Valley, leaving the date of the foundation of the city on a stone stele.
Noravank Monastery Complex
The Noravank Monastery complex is a pearl of Armenian religious architecture. Located 120 km from Yerevan, it attracts tourists with churches of the 13th century against the background of unearthly landscapes — the steep red rocks of the Arpa River gorge.
Geghardavank Monastery
The monastery complex Geghard (Geghard) has an ancient name Ayrivank — “cave monastery”. The first buildings of this monastery were erected back in the 4th century BC. The name Geghardavank translates as “The Monastery of the Spear”: according to legend, a spear was kept here, with which Christ was pierced when he was crucified on the cross. The spearhead is kept in the Museum of Etchmiadzin.
Sanahin Monastery
There is a whole ensemble of monuments in Sanahin, which are of great importance for the culture not only of Armenia, but also of the whole East. For 4 centuries, architects consistently erected local architectural monuments: the church of St. Astvatsatsin (which became the center of the ensemble), Amena-prkich, the Academy and gallery building, the book depository and the bell tower.
Tatev Monastery
30 km from Goris, in the heart of the Syunik district of Armenia, there is one of the largest temple complexes in the country — the Tatev Monastery or simply Tatev. The chronicles say that in previous centuries the right bank of the Vorotan River was occupied by a pagan temple.
Mother Armenia Monument
In the very center of Yerevan, the monument “Mother Armenia” rises above the city. The 54-meter monument, made of copper, is designed to perpetuate the feat of the people of Armenia in the Great Patriotic War. Traditionally, a woman acts in the image of the Motherland. Strength, might and victory are symbolized by the monument “Mother Armenia”.
Sergei Parajanov Museum
Even if you are not familiar with the work of director Sergei Parajanov, it will be fascinating and informative to visit the museum dedicated to this outstanding talented person in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Parajanov is an outstanding avant—garde director who made Armenia famous by bringing a lot of new things to cinema.
Singing fountains of Yerevan
In the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, a beautiful sunny city that gives sincere smiles and bright emotions from the views of the biblical Mount Ararat, contrasting combinations of modern buildings with old cozy courtyards, delicious cuisine, wonderful climate and friendly hospitable people of Yerevan.
Sevan
Sevan, the largest lake of the Caucasus, is located in the east of Armenia at an altitude of 1900 meters. There is a natural national park with four nature reserves and ten nature reserves.on the shores of the lake you can see the ancient monuments of the country: the remains of the state of Urartu, the ruins of a cyclopean fortress dated to the 3rd century BC, the monastery of Sevanavank built in the 9th century AD, etc.