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Armenia

A photograph of Armenia
Photograph · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Armenia fits inside 29,743 km² and about half of that lies above 2,000 m, so a short drive changes the altitude more than the distance suggests. Roughly three million people live here, over a third of them in Yerevan, and most of what is worth the travel sits outside the capital: monasteries built into gorge walls, Lake Sevan holding 1,279 km² of water at 1,900 m, Mount Aragats at 4,090 m. The country made Christianity its state religion in 301, and the churches raised in the centuries after are the thread running through nearly every route across it.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Armenian
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+374
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Armenian dram (AMD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112 or 911
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: no seasonality data recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
    02 30 min

    Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral

    Սուրբ Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ եկեղեցի

    Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral is the largest Armenian Apostolic cathedral in the world and the seat of the Diocese of Ararat. Completed in 2001, it commemorates the 1700th anniversary of Armenia's adoption of Christianity as a state religion.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  2. Katoghike Church Katoghike Church
    03 30 min

    Katoghike Church

    Սուրբ կաթողիկե եկեղեցի

    Katoghike Church is a small medieval Armenian church located in central Yerevan. It stands as one of the oldest surviving structures in the city, with origins dating to the 13th century.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  3. Saint Sarkis Cathedral Saint Sarkis Cathedral
    04 30 min

    Saint Sarkis Cathedral

    Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի

    Saint Sarkis Cathedral is an Armenian Apostolic church in Yerevan, Armenia. It serves as the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese. The cathedral stands on the left bank of the Hrazdan River in the Kentron District.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  4. S. Zoravor Church S. Zoravor Church
    05 30 min

    S. Zoravor Church

    Սուրբ Զորավոր եկեղեցի

    Surb Zoravor Astvatsatsin Church is a historic Armenian Apostolic church in central Yerevan, Armenia. The name translates to Church of the Powerful Holy Mother of God.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  5. Tumo Center for Creative Technologies Tumo Center for Creative Technologies
    06 30 min

    Tumo Center for Creative Technologies

    Tumo Center for Creative Technologies is a free-of-charge educational facility in Yerevan focused on creative technology skills for youth. Established as a non-profit initiative, it provides learning environments in areas including animation, game development, web design, and filmmaking.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  6. Saint Hakob Church of Kanaker Saint Hakob Church of Kanaker
    07 30 min

    Saint Hakob Church of Kanaker

    Սուրբ Հակոբ եկեղեցի

    Saint Hakob Church of Kanaker is an Armenian Apostolic church located in the Kanaker district of Yerevan, Armenia. The church represents a significant religious and cultural landmark within the city's historical fabric.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  7. Church of the Holy Mother of God (Nor Nork) Church of the Holy Mother of God (Nor Nork)
    08 30 min

    Church of the Holy Mother of God (Nor Nork)

    Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի

    The Church of the Holy Mother of God, known locally as Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի, stands in Yerevan's Nor Nork district. This Armenian Apostolic church serves as a place of worship for the local community.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  8. Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God
    09 30 min

    Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God

    Սուրբ Աստվածածին Եկեղեցի

    The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God is an Armenian Apostolic church in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Its local name is Սուրբ Աստվածածին Եկեղեցի.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  9. Holy Cross Church, Arabkir Holy Cross Church, Arabkir
    10 30 min

    Holy Cross Church, Arabkir

    Սուրբ Խաչ եկեղեցի

    Holy Cross Church, Arabkir is an Armenian Apostolic church in Yerevan's Arabkir district. Its local name is Սուրբ Խաչ եկեղեցի.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  10. Holy Cross Russian Church Holy Cross Russian Church
    11 30 min

    Holy Cross Russian Church

    Սուրբ Խաչ ռուսական եկեղեցի

    The Holy Cross Russian Church is a Russian Orthodox church in Yerevan, Armenia. Its local name is Սուրբ Խաչ ռուսական եկեղեցի.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  11. Yerablur Yerablur
    12 30 min

    Yerablur

    Եռաբլուր

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  12. Holy Martyrs Vardanants Church Holy Martyrs Vardanants Church
    13 30 min

    Holy Martyrs Vardanants Church

    Սրբոց Վարդանանց Նահատակաց եկեղեցի

    Holy Martyrs Vardanants Church is an Armenian Apostolic church in Yerevan, Armenia. Its local name is Սրբոց Վարդանանց Նահատակաց եկեղեցի. The church honors the Holy Martyrs of the Battle of Vardanants, a foundational event in Armenian Christian identity.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  13. Holy Mother of God Church Holy Mother of God Church
    14 30 min

    Holy Mother of God Church

    եկեղեցի

    The Holy Mother of God Church is a place of worship in Yerevan, Armenia. It serves the Armenian Apostolic community and represents part of the city's religious architectural heritage.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  14. Mordechay Navi Synagogue Mordechay Navi Synagogue
    15 30 min

    Mordechay Navi Synagogue

    Մորդեխայ Նավի սինագոգ

    The Mordechay Navi Synagogue is a Jewish place of worship in Yerevan, Armenia. It serves the small Jewish community in the capital city. The synagogue represents one of the few functioning Jewish religious sites in this predominantly Christian Orthodox country.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  15. Saint Astvatsatsin Church (Parakar) Saint Astvatsatsin Church (Parakar)
    16 30 min

    Saint Astvatsatsin Church (Parakar)

    Սբ. Աստվածածին

    Saint Astvatsatsin Church is an Armenian Apostolic church located in Parakar, a village on the outskirts of Yerevan, Armenia.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  16. Saint Sarkis Church, Nor Nork Saint Sarkis Church, Nor Nork
    17 30 min

    Saint Sarkis Church, Nor Nork

    Նոր Նորքի Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի

    Saint Sarkis Church in Nor Nork is a modern Armenian Apostolic church serving the Nor Nork district of Yerevan. Constructed in the late 20th century, it represents continued ecclesiastical development in the Armenian capital's expanding residential areas.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  17. Surb Harutyun Church Surb Harutyun Church
    18 30 min

    Surb Harutyun Church

    Սուրբ Հարություն եկեղեցի

    Surb Harutyun Church is an Armenian Apostolic church in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Its local name is Սուրբ Հարություն եկեղեցի, which translates to Holy Resurrection Church.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  18. Surp Anna Church Surp Anna Church
    19 30 min

    Surp Anna Church

    Սուրբ Աննա եկեղեցի

    Surp Anna Church is an Armenian Apostolic church in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Its local name is Սուրբ Աննա եկեղեցի.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  19. Dzagavank Dzagavank
    20 30 min

    Dzagavank

    Ձագավանք

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  20. Holy Mother of God church
    21 30 min

    Holy Mother of God church

    Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  21. Arbat Cemetery
    22 30 min

    Arbat Cemetery

    Արբաթի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  22. Aring churche
    23 30 min

    Aring churche

    Առինջի Ս. Հովհաննես Մկրտիչ Եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  23. Armenia
    24 30 min

    Armenia

    Հայաստան

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  24. Avan cemetry
    25 30 min

    Avan cemetry

    Ավանի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  25. Azatashen Cemetery
    26 30 min

    Azatashen Cemetery

    Ազատաշենի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  26. Bardzrashen Cemetery
    27 30 min

    Bardzrashen Cemetery

    Բարձրաշենի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  27. Central Cemetry
    28 30 min

    Central Cemetry

    Կենտրոնական գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  28. Charbakh Cemetry
    29 30 min

    Charbakh Cemetry

    Չարբախի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  29. Davtashen Cemetry
    31 30 min

    Davtashen Cemetry

    Դավթաշենի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  30. Evangelical Christian Baptist Church
    34 30 min

    Evangelical Christian Baptist Church

    Ավետարանչական քրիստոնեական բապտիստական եկեղեցին

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  31. Geghanist Cemetery
    35 30 min

    Geghanist Cemetery

    Գեղանիստի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  32. Getapnya Cemetery
    36 30 min

    Getapnya Cemetery

    Գետափնյաի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  33. Getapnya Cemetery
    37 30 min

    Getapnya Cemetery

    Գետափնյաի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  34. Ghukasavan Cemetery
    38 30 min

    Ghukasavan Cemetery

    Ղուկասավանի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  35. Jrvezh Church
    40 30 min

    Jrvezh Church

    Ջրվեժի Սուրբ Կաթողիկե եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  36. Karmir Avetaran
    41 30 min

    Karmir Avetaran

    Կարմիր Ավետարան

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  37. Kasakh Cemetry
    42 30 min

    Kasakh Cemetry

    Քասախի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  38. Lanjazat Cemetery
    43 30 min

    Lanjazat Cemetery

    Լանջազատի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  39. Masis Cemetery
    44 30 min

    Masis Cemetery

    Մասիսի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  40. Nerkin Charbakh Cemetery
    45 30 min

    Nerkin Charbakh Cemetery

    Ներքին Չարբախի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  41. Noragavit Cemetry
    46 30 min

    Noragavit Cemetry

    Նորագավիթի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  42. Nork-Marash cemetry
    47 30 min

    Nork-Marash cemetry

    Նորք-Մարաշի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  43. Nubarashen Cemetry
    48 30 min

    Nubarashen Cemetry

    Նուբարաշենի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  44. Qanaker cemetry
    49 30 min

    Qanaker cemetry

    Քանաքեռի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  45. Saint Astvatsatsin Church
    50 30 min

    Saint Astvatsatsin Church

    Սուրբ Աստվածածին եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  46. Saint Gevorg Church
    51 30 min

    Saint Gevorg Church

    Սուրբ Գևորգ եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  47. Saint Gevorg Church
    52 30 min

    Saint Gevorg Church

    Սուրբ Գևորգ եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  48. Saint Hovhannes church
    53 30 min

    Saint Hovhannes church

    Սուրբ Հովհաննես

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  49. Saint Kiraki Church
    55 30 min

    Saint Kiraki Church

    Սռւրբ Կիրակի եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  50. Saint Trinity Church
    56 30 min

    Saint Trinity Church

    Սուրբ Երրորդություն Եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  51. Shahumyan First Cemetry
    58 30 min

    Shahumyan First Cemetry

    Շահումյանի առաջին գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  52. Shaumyan Second Cemetry
    59 30 min

    Shaumyan Second Cemetry

    Շահումյանի երկրորդ գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  53. Silikyan Cemetery
    60 30 min

    Silikyan Cemetery

    Սիլիկյան գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  54. St. Nahatakats
    61 30 min

    St. Nahatakats

    Սուրբ Նահատակաց եկեղեցի

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  55. St. Vardan
    62 30 min

    St. Vardan

    Սբ. Վարդան

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  56. surb Astvatsatsin
    63 30 min

    surb Astvatsatsin

    սուրբ Աստվածածին

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  57. Word of Life
    64 30 min

    Word of Life

    Կյանքի Խոսք

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan
  58. Zeytun cemetry
    65 30 min

    Zeytun cemetry

    Զեյթունի գերեզմանատուն

    • Notable
    • Place of worship
    • Yerevan

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Armenia be?

Six to nine days gives Yerevan enough time and allows a road loop to Garni, Geghard, Lake Sevan or northern monasteries. Southern Armenia requires longer transfers and another base, so Tatev should not be compressed into an already full capital itinerary.

What entry documents are needed for Armenia?

Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes visa rules and the official application route. Check the exact passport category, permitted duration and border requirements before travel; an eVisa, when available, should be obtained only through the government service linked from that guidance.

What is the best way to travel around Armenia?

Zvartnots Airport is the principal gateway, and Yerevan has metro and bus services. Trains cover only selected routes, so minibuses, taxis and hired cars carry much regional travel; confirm current border-crossing status before planning an international overland leg.

When is a practical time to visit Armenia?

Late May, June, September and early October usually suit Yerevan and lower-elevation touring. Lake Sevan, mountain roads and monastery approaches can be colder or weather-limited, while midsummer heat changes the pace of exposed archaeological visits.

What money and payment basics apply in Armenia?

The Armenian dram is used for everyday prices. Urban card acceptance does not remove the need for cash at small regional stops, markets and some transport services; use banks or authorised exchangers and check the AMD amount before confirming conversion.

What practical safety details should I save for Armenia?

Armenia records 112 or 911 for emergencies and uses Type C and F power at 230 V. Tap-water status is Not recorded here, so ask the accommodation or municipal provider; for remote routes, save local assistance details before leaving Yerevan.