Unique Opportunities

Armenia provides with the opportunity to see Biblical Mount Ararat from its most stunning side (locals also call the mountain Masis). Particularly we suggest that visitors admire the mount from Khor Virap Monastery and the Arch of Charents.

Khor Virap Monastery is loca ...

Christianity was brought to Armenia by two of our Lord’s Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. It is the first country to proclaim Christianity as its state religion in 301 becoming the first Christian nation in the world. Armenia is one of the few destinations in the world where one has the opportunity to visit unique pilgrimage destinations known from very early ages.

At the very outset of the ...

Khachkars (cross-stones, also spelled khatchkar, khachqar), one of the most characteristic symbols of Armenian identity, are uniquely Armenian form of Christian art and worship. With their marvellous carvings, saviour symbolism of the Holy Cross, and holy power, Khachkars were beloved by pilgrims from the very beginning of the tradition to craft them. Thus, for a pilgrim coming to Armenia, Khachkar is a r ...

Armenia provides the pilgrims with a unique opportunity to visit monasteries and churches that are inscribed on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Currently monasteries of Haghpat, Sanahin and Geghard (with Upper Azat Valley), Cathedral and churches of Etchmiadzin and the Archaeological site of Zvartnots are included in the list.