Places Edited by armeniapedia

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

The first, and perhaps only, monument dedicated to Wikipedia.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

The ruins of a medieval monastery built on a perilous slope.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

Originally a leper colony, the island is now an Armenian monastery that's home to an incredible manuscript library and eclectic museum.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

Right up until the 20th century this network of man-made caves was the biggest village in Eastern Armenia.

She asked for a potato cellar and over the next 23 years he gave her a network of holy caves.

This small shrine is dedicated to the designer of the first Russian fighter jet and his brother, who became Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.

Los Angeles's oldest cemetery allows visitors to trace the history of this proud city.

Giant stone letters dedicated to the founder of Armenia's alphabet.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.