Must-see attractions in Garni & Geghard

  • Geghardavank or Geghard monastery is an Orthodox Christian monastery located in Kotayk Province of Armenia

    Geghard Monastery

    Garni & Geghard

    Named after the lance that pierced Christ’s side at the crucifixion (a shard is now on display at the museum in Etchmiadzin), this World Heritage–listed…

  • Garni Temple

    Garni & Geghard

    Built by Armenia’s King Trdat I in the 1st century AD, this Hellenic-style temple set on the edge of a gorge overlooking the Azat River was dedicated to…