Category: Sightseeings

The Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, also known as Our Lady of Seven Wounds, is a prominent 19th-century church located in the heart of Gyumri.

One of the main churches in Gyumri is located not far from the central square — Holy Saviour’s Church. It was constructed between 1858 and 1872 and has survived two major earthquakes. During the Soviet era, it was repurposed as a museum and concert hall.

Among other notable landmarks of Gyumri is a magnificent sculptural representation of Mother Armenia, located in Gorky Central Park. It honors the memory of those patriots who died during World War II.

One of the iconic landmarks in Gyumri is Vardanants Square, dedicated to the Battle of Avarayr in 451, where Armenians fought against the Persian Empire to preserve their Christian faith.

Gyumri is the administrative center of the Shirak region and is located about a 1.5-hour drive from Yerevan. The original name of the city was Kumayri, known since the time of the Urartian Kingdom (9th century BC).

Lake Parz, translated as “Clear Lake” or “Pure Lake,” is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level and is surrounded by dense, forested hills. It is a natural lake formed by tectonic and geological shifts in this region.

Haghartsin Monastery is tucked deep in the forested mountains near Dilijan, surrounded by thick woods and misty hills. Even the road to the monastery feels like a scene from the Discovery Channel.

Goshavank is a medieval monastery, nestled on one of the forested hills near Dilijan. It was built in the 12th–13th centuries and named after the Armenian scholar and writer Mkhitar Gosh, whose statue was placed in front of the monastery in 2013.

Armenian khachkar is a deeply spiritual and artistic creation—something between a memorial, a prayer, and a monument carved in stone.

Dilijan is a forested resort and spa town located in the Tavush region. Nestled among thick woodlands, Dilijan is often referred to as the “Armenian Switzerland” for its lush forests, fresh mountain air, and cool climate.