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.
22 Destinations
Makaravank Monastery
13th-century monastic complex amid the forests of Tavush, with a gavit covered in animal reliefs and an almost constant silence.
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Echmiadzin Cathedral
Seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church and UNESCO World Heritage site in Vagharshapat, considered the oldest functioning Christian cathedral.
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Haghpat Monastery
10th-century Armenian monastery in Lori, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with one of the finest collections of medieval khachkars.
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Kecharis Monastery
11th-century Armenian monastic complex in Tsaghkadzor: red-tuff churches, medieval gavits and khachkars amid fir forests and ski slopes.
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Haghartsin Monastery
10th-century monastery in the Tavush forest with three medieval churches, a vaulted refectory and free admission. Easy access from Dilijan.
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Hovhannavank Monastery
Armenian 12th-century monastery on the edge of the Qasagh river canyon in Aragatsotn: three-nave church, medieval gavit and unlabelled khachkars.
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Harichavank Monastery
7th-century Armenian monastery on the Shirak plain, near Gyumri, home to one of the oldest churches in Armenia.
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Hayravank Monastery
9th-century Armenian monastery on black basalt on the southwest shore of Lake Sevan, with no ticket booths or tourist buses.
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Sanahin Monastery
10th-century Armenian monastic complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Alaverdi, with churches, a medieval library, and khachkares.
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Marmashen Monastery
Three 10th-century pink tuff churches by the Akhurian river, in a quiet gorge 10 km from Gyumri, with very few visitors.
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Geghard Monastery
13th-century Armenian monastery partially carved into the rock of a gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
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Tatev Monastery
9th-century Armenian monastic complex above the Vorotan gorge, reachable by the world's longest ropeway, with medieval churches and canyon views.
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Spitakavor Monastery
13th-century Armenian monastery among the forests of Vayots Dzor, with well-preserved khachkars and virtually no visitors.
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Areni Church
A 14th-century Armenian church beside the Arpa river, in the heart of the Vayots Dzor wine region, with partial frescoes and easy access.
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Khor Virap
Armenian monastery on the Ararat plain, metres from the Turkish border, with snowy Mount Ararat as a backdrop.
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Tsakhats Kar Monastery
Medieval monastic complex in the heights of <strong>Vayots Dzor</strong>, among pink tufa and near-total silence above the <strong>Arpa valley</strong>.
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Zvartnots
Circular ruins of a 7th-century Armenian cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage, with Mount Ararat in the background a few kilometres from Yerevan airport.
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Noravank Monastery
13th-century monastic complex set in a red-rock canyon in Vayots Dzor, with the church of Surb Astvatsatsin as its centrepiece.
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Odzun Church
5th-century Armenian basilica on the Lori plateau, with black basalt stelae in the atrium and views over the Debed River valley.
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Saghmosavank Monastery
13th-century Armenian monastery on the edge of the Kasakh river canyon, in Aragatsotn, with views of Mount Aragats and no tourist infrastructure.
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Goshavank Monastery
12th-century monastic complex in the Tavush forest, with intricately carved stone khachkars and free entry. Near-guaranteed silence on weekdays.
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Sevanavank Monastery
9th-century monastery perched on a rocky peninsula of Lake Sevan with water views, cutting winds, and a stone staircase from the village.
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