Armenia is a country with some of the oldest monasteries in the world.
One of the oldest cathedrals in the world is Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
One of the biggest monasteries in Armenia is Khor Virap, located near the Turkish border facing Mt Ararat in the distance. The monastery is located a mini hilltop, where one can climb further behind the temple for a bird's eye view of the surrounding.
Sevanavank Monastery is situated next to Lake Sevan. With a short hike up, one is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the deep blue lake and a picturesque chapel perched on top.
Haghartsin Monastery is located at the foothill surrounded by forest in Dilijan National Park.
Sanihin Monastery is a quiet temple located deep in a village. Sitting in the compound admiring the beauty of the external building with the shades from the trees, one could feel a sense of tranquility
Hagphat Monastery is also located on a hill, overlooking the valley far in the distance. There is one vantage lookout point where the part of the monastery seems buried below the earth.
Another impressive temple is Noravank Monastery, located in the hilly mountain range on the red cliff. The view is spectacular, with red earth mountain backdrop. Nearby Noravank Monastery is Areni cave, where prehistoric jars of the world's oldest wine production evidence dating back over 6000 years were found.
