Around the World in 80 Clicks

Garni temple

A short ride from Yerevan stands the temple of Garni, unique to Armenia because of its Greco-Roman appearance, ... [more]

Mikoyan museum

A tribute to two famous sons of Sanahin, the tiny Mikoyan museum shows the accomplishments of the brothers who ... [more]

Akhtala monastery

Incredible frescoes are a very good reason to make it all the way to Akhtala; this monastery constructed on top ... [more]

Ardvi

A small cemetery with khachkars in the fog, a monastery and chapel, and a cliff face from which water flows that ... [more]

Yerevan Cascade

Designed to be an artificial waterfall, the Cascade now is a giant stairway in and around which you can find sculptures ... [more]

Geghard monastery

One of the prime destinations of Armenia, Geghard Monastery is a true wonder of churches dug out of the rocks, ... [more]

Haghpat monastery

One of the best known monasteries of the country, Haghpat is not just famous for the complex itself, but also ... [more]

Kobayr Monastery

After a spectacular walk down into Debed canyon, you can reach the crumbling monastery of Kobayr, hidden in the ... [more]

Odzun church

The basilica of Odzun is a good reason to make it all the way up the plateau above Debed gorge, as there is plenty ... [more]

Sanahin Monastery

One of the best known monasteries of Armenia, Sanahin is tucked away in a rather modern Soviet-style town; once ... [more]

Noratus khachkars

A unique sight in Armenia and, indeed, the world: at Noratus you can find an enormous collection of old (and new) ... [more]

Selim caravanserai

Built high into the mountains just under the Selim Pass, the caravanserai offered travelers the opportunity to ... [more]

Stepanakert Memorial Complex

It is impossible to miss: the memorial complex for several wars is right at the entrance road to Stepanakert; ... [more]

Karkar gorge hike

What seemed like a nice hike, turned into a grueling search for the trail, taking cover of heavy rain, but also ... [more]

Gandzasar Monastery

Fully operational again, Gandzasar Monastery sits high on a mountain in the northern part of Nagorno-Karabagh, ... [more]

Goris cave dwellings

Pinnacles reach right up into the sky just outside Goris, marking the rocky surroundings where people once lived ... [more]

Tatev Monastery

More than just a monastery, Tatev gives the feeling of being a well-defended fortification on a strategic location ... [more]

Noravank monastery

Hidden in a canyon and on a ledge amidst rocky pinnacles that turn red in the afternoon, Noravank might be the ... [more]

Ejmiatsin Cathedral

Headquarters of the Armenian Orthodox church, Ejmiatsin Cathedral is unlike any other church in the country with ... [more]

Zvartnots Cathedral

Different from all the other churches in Armenia, Zvartnots cathedral lies in ruins, is partly reconstructed, ... [more]

Khor Virap Monastery

Dwarfed by the Ararat giant, Khor Virap Monastery is one of the icons of Armenia, and marks the place where Armenian ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Armenia. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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