Armenia

The first Christian nation, in stone monasteries.

This is a first draft of the Armenia list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Spiritual · UNESCO

A cave monastery, and a Greek-style temple.

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Must-See

Cities · Pink stone

A pink-stone city, with Ararat in view and a Genocide Memorial.

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Spiritual · Cable cars

A cliff monastery, reached on a very long cable car.

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Worth a Detour

Nature · Lakes

A big high lake with old churches.

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Spiritual · Monasteries

A monastery under Mount Ararat.

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If You're Nearby

Mountains · Volcanoes

Armenia's highest peak, with a crater lake and Amberd fortress on its slopes.

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Grey pins: guides still being written.