Abandoned in Armenia

Discover 5 abandoned places in Armenia.

Gyumri, Armenia

Iron Fountain Gyumri

It's a massive, rusted fountain that survived an earthquake in 1988.

Abovyan, Armenia

Matosavank Monastery

Unique Armenian monastery from the 13th century, reclaimed by nature but still welcoming visitors.

Yerevan, Armenia

Children's Railway

These ruins of a Soviet children's railway station have a haunted atmosphere.

Radio Optical Observatory ROT54

An observatory with a 54-meter-wide radio telescope sits in the mountains of Armenia.

Permanently Closed

The beautiful circular villa is now in ruins.

Dilijan, Armenia

Khanjian Villa

The luxurious circular mansion built for a Communist leader now lies abandoned.

Are we missing something unusual in Armenia?