Amazing Churches and Monasteries

If you appreciate visiting unique, gorgeous cathedrals and monasteries when traveling, Armenia should be at the top of your list of destinations to visit. Armenia has an abundance of historic Churches, Cathedrals, and Monasteries as a result of its long, long, long history as a Christian nation. Armenia's monasteries are unquestionably must-see attractions!

What's especially special about Armenia's churches and monasteries is that many, if not most, of them were purposefully erected in distinctive and attractive sites in the natural countryside. The very first was the Echmiadzin Cathedral (Armenian Apostolic Church) which became the first Christian cathedral in the world. It is impossible to know the soul of Armenia without visiting the remarkable places. Besides, visiting monasteries such as Geghard (carved into the side of a mountain! ), Norovank (set deep in a cliff valley surrounded by red limestone), and Hovhannavank (on the side of a massive gorge) allows you to appreciate Armenia's unique and diverse natural beauty alongside the beauty of the churches themselves. Many of Armenia's monasteries are also designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.