
Armenia has a remarkable collection of ancient churches, monasteries, archaeological sites and mountain landscapes. UNESCO currently lists 3 World Heritage properties in Armenia, all cultural: the Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots; the Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin; and the Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley.
20 Landmarks to Know
- Geghard Monastery
- Garni Temple
- Haghpat Monastery
- Sanahin Monastery
- Echmiadzin Cathedral
- Zvartnots Cathedral ruins
- Tatev Monastery
- Noravank Monastery
- Khor Virap
- Lake Sevan and Sevanavank
- Amberd Fortress
- Gandzasar Monastery
- Jermuk
- Goris
- Uplands around Dilijan
- Yerevan Cascade
- Republic Square
- Matenadaran
- Areni archaeological area
- Symphony of Stones
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO’s current country profile records three inscribed properties and eight sites on Armenia’s Tentative List.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Armenia
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