As the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion, Armenia boasts the world’s oldest Christian churches and monasteries, all set in immensely picturesque locations, reads an article published by The Collector.
Author Laura Pattara notes that the country has been under Soviet rule for seven decades, and has been at the center of conflict for millennia due to its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia,
“Discover ancient pagan temples, medieval Christian monasteries, and Soviet-era monuments and memorials, and you’ll understand why Armenia is considered a superb historical powerhouse,” Laura Pattara writes.
She lists 10 must-see historic sites in Armenia. These include:
- The Armenian Genocide Museum, Yerevan
- Mother Armenia Monument in Victory Park, Yerevan
- Garni Temple
- Geghard Monastery
- Tatev Monastery
- Khor Virap
- Lake Sevan and Sevanavank Monastery
- Orbelian Caravanserai
- Areni-1 Cave Complex
- Dilijan Old Town
