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Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum
This museum celebrates the life and work of the extraordinary writer, translator and humanist who is often described as Armenia’s greatest poet. Tumanyan’s most famous works are the libretto for Armen Tigranian’s opera Anoush (1912), his poem ‘The Conquest of Tmkaberd’ and his nove
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Amberd Fortress
Constructed on a ridge above the confluence of the little gorges of the Amberd and Arkashen streams, this majestic stone fortress dates back to the 7th century but its current buildings date from the 12th century. It’s easy to see why the site was chosen – at 2300m above sea level
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Sergei Parajanov Museum
For something totally unique, head to this museum near Hrazdan Gorge. Crammed with collages, drawings, photographs and assemblages created by the experimental filmmaker best known for his 1969 film Sayat Nova (aka The Colour of Pomegranates ), it is as eccentric as it is engaging.
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Khor Virap Monastery
The buildings here have been repeatedly rebuilt since the 6th century. Legend tells us that the pagan King Trdat III imprisoned St Gregory the Illuminator (Surp Grigor Lusavorich) here for around 12 years. These days, pilgrims queue to climb down a metal ladder into the well where
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Zvartnots Cathedral
Catholicos Nerses II (known as the Builder) sponsored construction of the Celestial Angels Cathedral in the 7th century. Destroyed in the 10th century, its evocative ruins now stand in a semi-industrial landscape near Zvartnots Airport and were included on Unescos World Heritage Li
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Mother Armenia Military Museum
Theres symbolism aplenty in this huge memorial above the Cascade. Twenty-two metres high, Mother Armenias stern visage, military stance and massive sword project a clear message: Armenia has had its fill of invasions, massacres and repression, and will fight to preserve its nationh
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Noravank
Founded by Bishop Hovhannes in 1105 and sensitively renovated in the 1990s, Noravank (New Monastery) is one of the most spectacular sites in Armenia and should be included on every visitors itinerary. Around sunset, the reddish hues of the dramatic cliffs surrounding the monastery
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Garni Temple
Built by Armenia’s King Trdat I in the 1st century AD, this Hellenic-style temple set on the edge of a gorge overlooking the Azat River was dedicated to the heathen sun god, Mitra. Largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1679, the Parthenon-like structure was rebuilt between 1969 and
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Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin
Echmiadzin is the Vatican of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the place where Surp Grigor Lusavorich saw a beam of light fall to the earth in a divine vision, and where he built the first Mayr Tachar (Mother Church of Armenia). Though its rich history and symbolic importance make it
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History Museum of Armenia
Its simply extraordinary collection of Bronze Age artefacts make this museum Armenias preeminent cultural institution and an essential stop on every visitors itinerary. Many of the items were excavated at the Necropolis of Lchashen near Lake Sevan in the 1950s, and its hard to do t
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Erebuni Historical & Archaeological Museum
This archaeological site dates from 782 BC, three decades before Rome was established. It gives an excellent insight into daily life in the palace of Argishti I, one of the greatest kings of Urartu. At the foot of the hill, a Soviet-era museum displays artefacts from the palace exc
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Armenian Genocide Memorial & Museum
Commemorating the massacre of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1922, this institution offers a powerful museum experience similar to that of Israels Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum). Designed by architects Arthur Tarkhanyan and Sashur Kalashyan working with artist Hovhanne
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Cafesjian Center for the Arts
Housed in a vast flight of stone steps known as the Cascade, this arts centre is one of the citys major cultural attractions. Originally conceived in the 1920s by Soviet architect Alexander Tamanyan as part of his plan to modernise Yerevan, work on the monumental structure finally
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Geghard Monastery
Named after the holy lance that pierced Christ’s side at the crucifixion, this World Heritage–listed monastery is carved out of the rock face of the Azat River Gorge. Legend has it as founded in the 4th century and its oldest surviving chapel dates back to the 12th century. The hug
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Rozafa Fortress Museum
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Equestrian Statue of Skanderbeg
An impressive monument to the Albanian nation hero.
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Tanners Bridge
A small 19th century bridge, which remains remarkably well preserved in the Tiranas modern centre.
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Synagogue
This 5th-century synagogue is centrally located and is evidence of one of the earliest Balkan-Jewish communities.
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Apollonia
Founded by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, this once great city-state is now a picturesque ruin set amid olive bushes over the hills outside Fier.
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Castle
Inside Krujas sprawling castle grounds are Albania flag sellers, pizza restaurants and an array of mildly interesting sights, though few actually castle-related.
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