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.
13 Destinations
Kapan
The second city of Syunik in southern Armenia, surrounded by dense forests and gorges, with a mining history and the Baghaberd fortress nearby.
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Alaverdi
Industrial city in northern Armenia wedged into the Debed River canyon, gateway to the UNESCO monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat.
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Ashtarak
Armenian town 20 km from Yerevan, known for its medieval churches, stone bridges over the Kasagh and the traditional sweet gata.
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Stepanavan
Northern Armenian city among beech forests, with the country's largest dendropark and the basalt gorge of the Dzoraghet river.
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Ijevan
Armenian city among the forests of Tavush: <em>Ijevan</em> brewery, Lake <strong>Parz</strong> and a natural base for the green north of Armenia.
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Gyumri
Armenia's second city with a historic centre of black volcanic stone, a living craft tradition and the still-visible scars of the 1988 earthquake.
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Vanadzor
Armenia's third-largest city, in the Lori region, with Soviet architecture and direct access to the monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin.
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Echmiadzin
Spiritual seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with the oldest continuously used Christian cathedral in the world and three 7th-century churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
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Yerevan
Armenia's capital in pink volcanic tuff, with Ararat in the background and urban life revolving around Republic Square.
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Meghri
Armenian city at the southernmost tip of the country, bordering Iran, with a subtropical climate, pomegranate terraces and medieval churches with frescoes.
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Sevan
Armenian town on the shores of Lake Sevan at 1,900 m, with Sevanavank monastery, pebble beaches and trout restaurants.
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Dilijan
Mountain town in northeastern Armenia, set within a forested national park, with craftspeople, medieval monasteries and trails two hours from Yerevan.
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Goris
Small city in southern Armenia wedged among volcanic rock spires, base for Tatev Monastery and the cave dwellings of Syunik.
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