Yerevan Things to Do Tips by MJL

Gegard Monastery

A church inside mountain.

Lake Sevan

Lake Sevan is the largest lake in the Caucasus, and much vaunted for its pure waters, stunning setting and delicious salmon trout.

Tragically, ill-considered irrigation and hydroelectric projects implemented during the 1970s have triggered an ecological crisis. The water level of the lake has dropped by as much as 16m (41ft). It is now feared that the ecology of Lake Sevan may be irreversibly damaged if radical action is not taken.

An ancient temple in Garni

Temple to the Roman god Mithras built in the first century AD by Roman emperor Nero.

A rock monastery in Gegard

The Gegard Monastery is one of Armenia’s most dramatic sights. The monks, who still inhabit the monastery, occasionally sacrifice sheep on an open-air stone altar. A monastery has occupied this site since the fourth century AD, and the existing churches, all magnificently carved, date from the 13th century.

On the way to Garni

Absolutely splendid sceneries at the Caucasus

City sighs...

A former Lenin Square with red colour building