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In 2007, proud Armenians were ecstatic when archaeologists discovered the world's oldest known winery dating back 6100 years at this cave. The next year, an archaeologist found the world's oldest leather shoe under a pile of sheep dung dating to 3500 BC. The Areni-1 cave complex is now open to visitors who can explore the ancient wine-making equipment.
The entrance is behind the Edem restaurant at the beginning of the road that leads to Noravank. Ask one of the vendors to open the fence.
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Founded by Bishop Hovhannes in 1205 and sensitively renovated in the 1990s, Noravank (New Monastery) is one of the most spectacular sites in Armenia and…
10.87 MILES
Only accessible by foot or 4WD, this 14th-century monastery was built on the site of a 5th-century basilica and has a church, gavit (antechamber) and bell…
20.8 MILES
Second only to the Möminə Xatun as Azerbaijan's most impressive medieval tomb-tower, the main 1320 mausoleum is a ribbed cylinder inlaid with ample 'Allah…
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This collonaded structure built in 1956 contains five flowing stone urns fed with mineral water by pipes set in the wall. Temperatures of the water range…
Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum of Vayots Dzor
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This freshly renovated museum with its horseshoe-shaped entrance holds an intriguing collection of archaeological and ethnographic artefacts encased in…
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According to local legend, the beautiful daughter of an Armenian nobleman was highly sought after, but she only had eyes for the handsome shepherd's son…
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The impressive main church at this monastery was dedicated to St Stepanos (Stephen) and was built in the 13th century on the site of a ruined 8th-century…
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The village of Vernashen, 5km uphill from Yeghegnadzor, is home to this museum housed in the decommissioned 17th-century church of Surp Hagop. The church…
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Looking down on the village from its elevated location across the Arpa River, this small church was built in the 14th century and features wonderful…
3.61 MILES
Founded by Bishop Hovhannes in 1205 and sensitively renovated in the 1990s, Noravank (New Monastery) is one of the most spectacular sites in Armenia and…
3. Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum of Vayots Dzor
7.19 MILES
This freshly renovated museum with its horseshoe-shaped entrance holds an intriguing collection of archaeological and ethnographic artefacts encased in…
4. Museum of Gladzor University
9.45 MILES
The village of Vernashen, 5km uphill from Yeghegnadzor, is home to this museum housed in the decommissioned 17th-century church of Surp Hagop. The church…
10.87 MILES
Only accessible by foot or 4WD, this 14th-century monastery was built on the site of a 5th-century basilica and has a church, gavit (antechamber) and bell…
10.92 MILES
The impressive main church at this monastery was dedicated to St Stepanos (Stephen) and was built in the 13th century on the site of a ruined 8th-century…
20.8 MILES
Second only to the Möminə Xatun as Azerbaijan's most impressive medieval tomb-tower, the main 1320 mausoleum is a ribbed cylinder inlaid with ample 'Allah…
23.47 MILES
The Armash Fish Ponds, 25km downstream from Khor Virap near the border town of Yeraskh, are home to a great variety of migrating birds in spring and…