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.

11 Destinations

Lake Kari
Natural area
Armenia · Քարի լիճ

Lake Kari

Glacial lake at 3,200 m on the slopes of <strong>Mount Aragats</strong>, accessible by car in summer and starting point for the highest peak in Armenia.

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Shaki Waterfall
Natural area
Armenia · Շաքիի ջրվեժ

Shaki Waterfall

18-metre waterfall over black basalt in southern Armenia, accessible from the road between Goris and Kapan in the Syunik region.

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Lake Sevan
Natural area
Armenia · Սևանա լիճ

Lake Sevan

The largest lake in Armenia, at 1,900 m altitude, with the medieval Sevanavank monastery and endemic trout on its shores.

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Trchkan Waterfall
Natural area
Armenia · Թռչկանի ջրվեժ

Trchkan Waterfall

Armenia's highest waterfall: a 23-metre free drop over the Chichkhan River, in the gorge between the provinces of Shirak and Lori.

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Khndzoresk
Natural area
Armenia · Խնձորեսկ

Khndzoresk

Abandoned cave village in the Syunik canyon, with hundreds of caves carved into the rock and a 160 m swinging bridge over the gorge.

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Mount Aragats
Natural area
Armenia · Արագած

Mount Aragats

Armenia's highest mountain: four volcanic peaks, Lake Kari at 3,200 m and the medieval fortress of Amberd within a single massif.

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Shikahogh State Reserve
Natural area
Armenia · Շիկահողի արգելոց

Shikahogh State Reserve

A relict humid forest in southern Armenia, refuge of the Caucasian leopard and century-old beeches near the border with Iran.

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Dilijan National Park
Natural area
Armenia · Դիլիջանի ազգային պարկ

Dilijan National Park

Armenia's densest forest: oaks, beeches, medieval monasteries and marked trails in the Tavush region.

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Khosrov Forest State Reserve
Natural area
Armenia · Խոսրովի անտառ

Khosrov Forest State Reserve

One of the oldest protected natural reserves in the world: volcanic gorges, wildlife and almost no tourists south of Yerevan.

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Lake Arpi National Park
Natural area
Armenia · Արփի լիճ

Lake Arpi National Park

High-plateau lake in northwest Armenia, refuge for migrating cranes and volcanic peatlands, far from mass tourism.

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Jermuk Waterfall
Natural area
Armenia · Ջերմուկի ջրվեժ

Jermuk Waterfall

72-metre waterfall of the Arpa River in the heart of the thermal spa town of Jermuk, Armenia. Free access year-round.

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