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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Armenia [2025]
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Lake Sevan
4.9
/5
20 reviews
6.1
39.7 km from downtown
Phone +37499001143
Address: Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Church overlooks lake like Sayram
Sevan Monastery: artifacts & history
49% positive reviews
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Lake Sevan is a large alpine freshwater lake in Armenia and even the entire Transcaucasus region. It is about 1900 meters above sea level. The temperature is low and the water temperature is relatively low. Summer is a summer resort. It has the reputation of "Der Spiegel of the Caucasus". The lake reflects the white clouds in the sky and the snow peaks on the ground. Like a cut blue sky, spread out among the mountains.
It is about 70 kilometers from Yerevan by car. It is a free attraction. There is also a monastery. We took a cruise ship, which cost 10,000 drams for 3 people, about 60 yuan per person. There were not many people when we went there that day, which was equivalent to chartering a boat. Climb to the top of the mountain to find the monastery.
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Republic Square
4.6
/5
23 reviews
5.8
Based on 2,824 reviews
46.3 km from downtown
Phone +37410545352
Address: 5GH7+33C, Yerevan, Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Armenia
Highlights:
Fountain music & light show
Armenian government & cultural hub
46% positive reviews
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Republic Square in Yerevan is the heart of the Armenian capital and a symbol of its history and culture. Surrounded by majestic buildings such as the National History Museum and the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, it attracts tourists with its beautiful fountains and green spaces. In the evening, the square is filled with lights, creating a magical atmosphere. It is an ideal place to stroll and enjoy the local atmosphere.
It was my first time in Erevan. This Republic Square is obviously monumental. There a lot of people with families here. Beautiful on New Year Holidays.
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Cascade Complex
4.3
/5
3 reviews
5.6
46.4 km from downtown
Phone 855973262197
Address: 10 Tamanyan St, Yerevan 0009, Armenia
Highlights:
Admire the sculptures and fountains on the steps
Overlook Yerevan's brilliant lights at night
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The Great Stairs of Yerevan is one of the landmark buildings in Yerevan. It was originally built to highlight the greatness of socialism, so it is also called the Great Stairs of Socialism. In the end, due to the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the funding was cut off and it became an unfinished project. The title of the Great Stairs of Socialism has become a great irony. The current upper building was donated by an American-Armenian businessman named Kafisyan, and Kafisyan's personal art collection is displayed inside. This is also one of the highest points in Yerevan. Standing here, you can see the style of the city of Yerevan. There are sculptures of various shapes in the square under the stairs, highlighting Armenia's reputation as the "City of Art".
The Yerevan Grand Staircase, a huge Soviet unfinished project, was originally intended to connect the cascading waterfalls and stepped gardens. There are five terraces with flower beds, fountains and pools, which can be reached by escalators. On the terraces, you can enjoy the beautiful views of the entire Yerevan and Mount Ararat. The stairs began to be built in the 1980s. Due to the Armenian earthquake, the disintegration of the Soviet Union, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the entire project was suspended. The top part has not been completed, but it does not affect its magnificence and unique Soviet socialist architectural aesthetics.
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Garni Temple
5.0
/5
17 reviews
5.3
Based on 1,244 reviews
26.6 km from downtown
Phone 3752586855
Address: 4P6J+X32, Marzpetuni St, Garni 2215, Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Spectacular cliffside ocean views
Ancient Greek temple & 1679 earthquake
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The temple of Ghani is a temple built according to the Greek architectural model, is the representative of the pre-Christian architecture of Armenia. The temple of Ghani is the most eastern Greek temple in the world today. The original building was destroyed in the earthquake of 1679, and today visitors see buildings restored by the Soviet Brezhnev era archaeological community, using many of the building components scattered in the process of restoration.
It is located in the suburbs of Yerevan, which is not very convenient in the past. It is best to contact a travel agency. The Garni Temple is the easternmost ancient temple that still exists. The surrounding area is also very beautiful and unique, especially the autumn scenery is worth seeing.
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Geghard
4.9
/5
18 reviews
5.1
Based on 1,411 reviews
20.3 km from downtown
Phone +37495371367
Address: 4RR9+74, Mets Gilanlar, Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Unique echo & healing architecture
Monastery ingeniously built in rocks
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The Garde monastery is one of the most famous monasteries in Armenia and was included in the World Heritage Site in 2000. It consists of several churches and tombs standing among the rocks. The main complex was built in the 13th century and consists of a cathedral, a front porch, a chapel cut from the rocks on both sides of the east and west, the family tomb of Prince Proshjan, the tombs of Papak and Ruzukan, and various single rooms and numerous Armenian cross stones cut from the rock-cutting city; The north side of the monastery is a cliff at the entrance to the Azart Valley, and the rest is surrounded by defensive walls, reflecting the perfect blend of architecture and nature. The monastery of Ggard is a famous church and cultural center in medieval Armenia, and its famous rock-drilling churches and mausoleums are examples of the architecture and decorative arts of the medieval monastery in Armenia.
I am not a Christian, but Armenia has more than 4,000 churches and monasteries. It is indeed the first Christian country! I have seen so many churches in the past few days that I can't tell them apart...
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Armenian Genocide Museum
4.3
/5
15 reviews
4.9
Based on 1,567 reviews
48.5 km from downtown
Phone +37410391412
Address: 8, 8 Tsitsernakaberd Hwy, Yerevan 0028, Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Symbolizes remembrance & peace
Armenian tragedy history exhibit
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【Armenian Genocide Museum】
The Armenian Genocide Memorial is located on the Tsitsernakaberd "Swallow Castle" hill in the southwest of Yerevan. It was built after the 50th anniversary demonstration of the genocide in Yerevan in 1965. The memorial is not large in scale, but the exhibition covers a wide range of content, including the situation of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire before the genocide, the genocide itself, the reactions of countries around the world at that time, and the impact of the genocide on later history.
There were three most brutal massacres in the 20th century. The Chinese are more familiar with the German Nazi massacre of Jews and the Rwandan genocide in the 1990s. However, not many people know about the Armenian genocide. Under the rule of the Ottoman Turks, the Christian Armenians were naturally not recognized by Muslims. And the Armenians were also famous for being thorns in history, and they have always resisted tyranny. When the Ottoman Empire was weak and dying, it was worried that the Armenians would collude with Russia to oppose them, so it kept finding all kinds of reasons to massacre the Armenians, until it reached a climax during the First World War.
Similar to the fate of the Jews, the Armenians had actually suffered many massacres in the late 19th century, but there was no large-scale killing. Until the First World War, the Ottomans joined the German side and became the opposite of Britain, France and Russia. When the World War broke out in 1914, the Ottomans faced Russia and suffered a disastrous defeat. Its government was even more worried that the Armenians would join forces with the Tsarist Russia to attack them. So, they began to systematically drive out and massacre Armenians and Kurds. According to records, there were 2 million Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire before World War I, and the number dropped sharply to 500,000 after World War I.
The Armenians have been resisting the tyranny of the Ottoman Empire. Their resistance organization "Fifth Column" has been resisting with the help of Tsarist Russia. The Ottoman government used this as an excuse to expel all the Armenians on the Anatolian Peninsula and drive them to the desolate Transcaucasus region. That is the wasteland and desert that I kept seeing along the way from the car, a land that could not be more barren. In the end, this expulsion policy gradually escalated into a genocide.
Although the death toll is not accurate, scholars generally believe that 1-1.5 million people died during the First World War. In 1991, Armenia became independent from the Soviet Union and its land area was only 11.5% of the Armenian Plateau. This more or less laid the fuse for the serious situation in the Transcaucasus region in the future.
Address: 8, 8 Tsitsernakaberd Hwy, Yerevan 0028 Armenia
Transportation: Take bus No. 70 or 87 on the roadside under the Yerevan Stairs
Time: 10:00-15:30
It is definitely worth a visit, right in the city center, facing the beautiful Mount Ararat, with a park next to it. In the morning and evening, many people walk and exercise on the mountain trails. The air is very fresh, and there are many mulberry trees on the road, which are sweet and delicious!
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History Museum of Armenia
4.5
/5
24 reviews
4.8
Based on 877 reviews
46.2 km from downtown
Phone +37410582761
Address: Հանրապետության հրապարակ 4, 375010, Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Regular exhibitions & cultural events
Square surrounded by historic buildings
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The Yerevan National Historical Museum is the most worth checking out attraction in the city. The Art Museum is also in the same building, but tickets need to be purchased separately.
museum
J fine ticket is 2500AMD, if you are interested in history, you can
Take a look.
The museum is located on Republic Square. I often go to the J Concert Hall next door to attend concerts and always pass by.
The museum is not very large; it displays collections from different periods.
Many locals in Republic Square are relaxing and having fun here.
I didn't have much expectation for the Armenian History Museum. However, I was really pleased after entering! From ancient times to modern times, the theme of each part is very clear, and the introduction of Armenia in each era is very detailed. The exhibits are also very rich and high-quality. You can learn a lot from them together, and I feel that they are still very attentive in this area. The introduction to the church later can really be used as a reference for traveling in Armenia. Finally, there is a carpet theme exhibition, which is very beautiful. It is very interesting to talk about the production of carpets from the perspective of workers. It's a pity that I only stayed for less than three hours in the afternoon. I was a little brain-burned after doing English translation and reading comprehension for a long time. In the end, I took pictures and read them slowly. It is strongly recommended for history and culture enthusiasts to come and reserve more than four hours!
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Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral
4.4
/5
9 reviews
4.6
Based on 255 reviews
45.8 km from downtown
Phone +37410543332
Address: 5GC8+VV9, Yervand Kochar St, Yerevan, Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Giant rooftop crosses like doves
Concerts & lectures & more
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9It is located in the heart of the city, like a dazzling star. It is not only a holy place of religious belief, but also a shining pearl of Armenian culture and history.
The exterior design of the church combines the Byzantine and Armenian traditional architectural styles. The towering bell tower and dome shine in the sun, exuding a solemn and sacred atmosphere. From a distance, people can't help but want to get closer to find out.
k Step into the church, wow, the magnificent decoration instantly makes people feel a kind of secular tranquility and solemnity. The walls are covered with exquisite murals and icons, each of which carries a profound religious significance and historical stories. Here, you can deeply appreciate the faith and emotions of the Armenian people while appreciating the beauty of art.
The Yerevan Cathedral is not only the center of religious activities, but also a symbol of the Armenian national spirit. Every year on important festivals and anniversaries, grand religious ceremonies and celebrations are held here, attracting believers from all over the country to participate. At the same time, the church is also open to the public, becoming an important window for tourists to understand Armenian culture and history.
【Yerevan Cathedral】Also known as St. George Cathedral, it is the largest Armenian Apostolic Church in Yerevan. Together with the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, it is the largest religious building in the South Caucasus. It can be seen in many places in Yerevan. The construction of Yerevan Cathedral began on April 7, 1997 and was dedicated on September 23, 2001, which was the 1700th anniversary of Armenia's establishment of Christianity as the state religion. Pope John Paul II visited the church after the dedication.
Address: 5GC8+VV9, Yervand Kochar St, Yerevan, Armenia
Transportation: Get off at Zoravar Andranik Station on Metro Line 1
Time: 9:00-20:00
Tickets: Free
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Sevanavank Monastery
4.8
/5
9 reviews
4.6
55.1 km from downtown
Address: H276+GCV, Sevan, Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic lake & mountain views
Armenian medieval architectural gem
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Sevan in Armenia is the closest region to Georgia. There are not many people here, and even fewer tourists, which makes it full of exploration. The architectural style here is Caucasian.
The Sevan Monastery is located on a small peninsula on the shore of Lake Sevan. It is said that it was originally just a small island in the center of the lake. It became what it is today due to human construction. It was built in the 9th century AD. It is commonly known as the Black Church.
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Echmiadzin Monastery
4.8
/5
6 reviews
4.5
Based on 262 reviews
64.4 km from downtown
Phone +37410517110
Address: Echmiadzin Monastery Complex, Vagharshapat 1101 Armenia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Museum showcases ruins & fragments
4th-century Armenian Apostolic Cathedral
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【Echmiadzin Cathedral】
In the main cathedral of Echmiadzin, the Armenian Apostolic Church has preserved a piece of wood, which is said to be a fragment of Noah's Ark found by a saint in the mountains in the 4th century. It is more than 1,700 years old, and it is the only place in the world that claims to have a fragment of Noah's Ark. I have read many guides and heard that there are very few people who have come to this church and seen the fragments. Today I was lucky enough to see it.
Address: Araratyan Street, Vagharshapat, Armenia
Transportation: Take bus No. 201 in the city to this long-distance bus station [kilkila bus]. In fact, No. 201 goes to the airport, but you need to get off here and transfer to No. 202 or No. 203 to Vagharshapat (No. 201 ticket is 300 drams)
Ticket: 1,500 drams
But now the fragment is not in the church. The church is under repair, and the fragment is in the museum opposite. Museum ticket: 1500 drams
Time: 10:30-17:00
Echmiadzin, near the Armenian capital of Yerevan, is a small town full of historical and cultural atmosphere, with a strong local style. The church here is also very distinctive and worth visiting.
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