Things to do in Alaverdi

Haghpat Monastery Complex

The history of Haghpat Monastery is slightly shorter than that of Sanahin Monastery, but in the next few hundred years, Haghpat's status is definitely higher than that of Sanahin. It is larger in scale and some frescoes have been preserved. At Haghpat Monastery, the Sanahin Monastery can be seen across the valley.

Sanahin Monastery Complex

Sanahin Monastery, hidden in a pine forest, is the largest existing religious building in Armenia. It was built in the second half of the 10th century.

Akhtala Monastery Fortress

Sanahin Bridge

Odzun Cathedral

Mikoyan Brothers Museum

This museum was built for the Mikoyan brothers, the Sanahin brothers who were also known throughout the world as Armenians during the Soviet era. The older brother, Anastas, was one of the early Bolsheviks who held important positions in the CPSU, and the younger brother was one of the two founders of the famous MiG aircraft design bureau.

Kobayr Monastery Complex

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Yerevan Cascade

The Yerevan Cascade is a landmark complex in the capital of Armenia. This giant staircase, built into the hillside, connects the city center with Victory Park at the top. Multiple platforms are linked by hundreds of steps, rising along the city's main axis. Today, it serves as a public space for locals to walk and relax, and also attracts visitors from around the world who come specifically to see it. It is like an open-air art museum itself. The plaza at the bottom features a statue of its visionary, the architect Tamanyan, while fountains and courtyards are dotted along the platforms, and contemporary sculptures like Botero's "Black Cat" are displayed in the open air. Inside, it houses the exhibition halls of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts. As you ride the escalators through it, you can also see collections by artists such as Andy Warhol and Chagall along the way.

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