Destinations
Cities, monuments and landscapes of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
Discover the best destinations in the Caucasus, one of the most fascinating regions in the world, where three ancient countries meet: Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. From the cobbled alleys of Tbilisi to the medieval monasteries of Armenia and the futuristic skyscrapers of Baku, every place treasures thousands of years of history, culture, and unique traditions at the natural crossroads between Europe and Asia, much of it listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
Use the interactive map to locate each place geographically or browse the list to explore historic cities, religious monuments, wine regions such as Kakheti —the cradle of world viticulture with over 8,000 years of history— natural landscapes of the Greater Caucasus and archaeological sites. Each entry includes its history, what to see, and the best guided tours to visit it with expert local guides.
35 Destinations
Noratus Khachkar Cemetery
Armenia's largest khachkar field: over nine hundred basalt crosses carved between the 10th and 17th centuries on the shores of Lake Sevan.
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Selim Caravanserai
14th-century Armenian caravanserai at 2,410 m on the Selim Pass: one of the best-preserved Silk Road stops in the Caucasus.
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Chronicle of Georgia
Sixteen concrete pillars 35 m tall beside the Tbilisi reservoir, covered in reliefs narrating Georgia's history from its origins to the 20th century.
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Yerevan Cascade
Monumental stairway in central Yerevan with gardens, Botero sculptures and views of Mount Ararat on clear days.
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Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial
Memorial in Yerevan with an eternal flame, twelve basalt pillars, and an underground museum dedicated to the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
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Amberd Fortress
Medieval Armenian fortress from the 10th century on the slopes of Mount Aragats at 2,300 m, with a well-preserved church and views of Ararat.
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Yerevan Brandy Factory
Historic 1887 distillery in Yerevan where Ararat brandy is produced, with guided tours of underground cellars and tastings.
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Sardarapat Memorial
Monumental complex on the Ararat plain commemorating the 1918 battle in which Armenia survived as a nation.
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Bjni Fortress
Medieval black basalt ruins above the <strong>Hrazdan river</strong> gorge, 35 km from <strong>Yerevan</strong>, with no ticket booth or organised tourism.
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Republic Square
The civic heart of Yerevan: Soviet-Armenian pink tuff, nocturnal dancing fountains and the best starting point for exploring the centre.
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Wings of Tatev Cable Car
5.7 km cable car in southern Armenia crossing the Vorotan Canyon to Tatev Monastery, with views of the cliffs and the river 320 m below.
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Mtatsminda Park
Leisure park on top of <strong>Mount Mtatsminda</strong>, 770 metres above <strong>Tbilisi</strong>, with a cable car from <strong>Rike Park</strong>, panoramic Ferris wheel and Georgian writers' pantheon.
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Smbataberd Fortress
Medieval Armenian fortress on a ridge above the <strong>Arpa valley</strong>, in <strong>Vayots Dzor</strong>, with views of <strong>Noravank Monastery</strong>.
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Vernissage Market
Weekend market in central Yerevan with Soviet antiques, Armenian garnet jewellery, khachkars and Caucasian carpets.
View DetailsPalace of the Shaki Khans
18th-century palace in Shaki with nail-free coloured glass panels, hunting frescoes and a throne room: UNESCO World Heritage Site.
View DetailsBaku Boulevard
A 3.5 km seafront promenade along the Caspian Sea, Baku's green heart with views of the Flame Towers.
View DetailsBaku City Circuit
The Formula 1 circuit running through the streets of Baku, including the passage by the historic old city. Visible year-round on the walls of Icheri Sheher.
View DetailsRabati Castle
Medieval fortress in Akhaltsikhe with an Ottoman mosque, an Orthodox church and restored walls that divide historians.
View DetailsChirag Qala
Medieval dark basalt fortress on a cliff in northern Azerbaijan, with valley views and free access.
View DetailsKhertvisi Fortress
Medieval Georgian fortress on the cliff where the Paravani River meets the Mtkvari, on the way to Vardzia, no entrance fee and no crowds.
View DetailsFlame Towers
Three LED-clad skyscrapers dominating Baku's night skyline with flame-like animations, a symbol of oil-era Azerbaijan.
View DetailsNarikala Fortress
Medieval fortress above the old town of Tbilisi: ruined walls, a restored church and the best views of the city.
View DetailsAbanotubani Sulfur Baths
Thermal district in the old town of Tbilisi with brick domes, sulfurous springs and traditional Georgian massage in private rooms.
View DetailsMomine Khatun Mausoleum
12th-century decagonal funerary tower in Nakhchivan, the masterpiece of architect Ajami Nakhchivani and Seljuk architecture in the Caucasus.
View DetailsOld City of Baku
Medieval walled core of Baku, UNESCO World Heritage, with the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and limestone alleyways.
View DetailsNizami Street
Baku's main promenade: two kilometres of 19th-century facades, café terraces and urban life between the walled city and the modern centre.
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Seven 18th-century white stone mausoleums in Şamaxı where the last khans of the Shirvan Khanate are buried.
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Two 14th-century medieval towers watch over the Absheron Peninsula 30 km from Baku, amid summer villas and pomegranate gardens.
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The social hub of Baku: 19th-century facades, terraces with Azerbaijani tea and illuminated fountains at the crossroads of the historic centre.
View DetailsAlinja Fortress
Medieval fortress in Nakhchivan perched on a volcanic crag at 1,800 m, with ruined towers and views over the Arax valley.
View DetailsPalace of the Shirvanshahs
15th-century palace complex in the old city of Baku, UNESCO Heritage: mausoleum, mosque and Divankhane in limestone.
View DetailsRamana Castle
14th-century medieval tower on the Absheron Peninsula, 25 km from Baku, with views of the Caspian Sea and almost no tourists.
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Zaha Hadid's masterpiece in Baku: white curves with no sharp angles, exhibitions on Azerbaijani history and the world's best design award in 2014.
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The cable car that climbs from the Caspian Boulevard to Baku Park, with the best views over the bay and the skyscrapers of Azerbaijan's capital.
View DetailsBasqal
Historic village in Azerbaijan famous for its silk fabrics: stone streets, 18th and 19th-century houses and traditional weavers still active.
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