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.
12 Destinations
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.
View DetailsWings 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.
View DetailsRepublic Square
The civic heart of Yerevan: Soviet-Armenian pink tuff, nocturnal dancing fountains and the best starting point for exploring the centre.
View DetailsYerevan Brandy Factory
Historic 1887 distillery in Yerevan where Ararat brandy is produced, with guided tours of underground cellars and tastings.
View DetailsAmberd 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.
View DetailsTsitsernakaberd 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.
View DetailsYerevan Cascade
Monumental stairway in central Yerevan with gardens, Botero sculptures and views of Mount Ararat on clear days.
View DetailsNoratus 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.
View DetailsSardarapat Memorial
Monumental complex on the Ararat plain commemorating the 1918 battle in which Armenia survived as a nation.
View DetailsBjni 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.
View DetailsVernissage Market
Weekend market in central Yerevan with Soviet antiques, Armenian garnet jewellery, khachkars and Caucasian carpets.
View DetailsSmbataberd 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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