Lori Marz (Region)

Lori Marz (region) is located in the northern part of the Republic of Armenia. The population is 235 thousand people. The total area is 3,798 square kilometers and takes up 12.7 percent of the territory of Armenia.

Monuments ....

	Haghpatavank (Haghpat Monastery) This world-famous monastic complex, which is located in the marvelous nature of Lori, is famous for many things: the largest book depository-library in Armenian functioned here and even today, thousands of books are stored in many caves, located near the church. And also a large medieval university functioned in Haghpat.
	Bardzrakash St. Grigor Church, Dsegh The church Bardzrakash St. Grigor of Dsegh, though ruined, admires by its architectural solutions and beautiful sculptures. One have to walk a few kilometers through the virgin forests of Lori and admire the inimitable views of Lori nature to reach the church...
	Akhtala This tiny settlement, which is located in the Marz (region) of Lori is known to the world for many things. Do you want to know what is common between Akhtala and the Statue of Liberty of America, between the sculptures of horses that adorn the facade of St. Mark's Basilica of Venice or between the president of France Charles de Gaulle ... Then visit the most northern urban settlement of Armenia and you are sure to learn a lot of interesting stories there...
	Ardvi. Sarbanes Monastery According to the legend, when St. Hovhannes Odznetsi was serving here a liturgy, a large dragon attacked on him. At that moment His Holiness picked up Seghbestros’s St. Mark, which was presented to Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) by Pontiff of Rome and hit the dragon with the rod on his other hand. By the power of the St. Mark and the prayers of the saint, the dragon stagnated. A black color stone stratum still remains attached to the rock in a horizontal position. Healing water spouts from the place that was hit with the rod.
	Lori Berd Fortress Lori is the largest fortress and the only fortress-city which has been preserved in the territory of the RA. If you want to feel the spirit of the powerful kingdom of the Kyurikyans and to soar in the crossroads of the Middle Ages, then you should travel to the Lori Marz (region) of Stephanavan and visit the Lori Berd Fortress…
	Odzun The church of Odzun is one of the most majestic churches of the early Christian period, which still admires by its majesty and inimitable Architectural solutions. By the way, you are expected to see a lot of interesting surprises in Odzun...
	Sanahin The name of the monastic complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comes of ages. The name of the pagan temple, which was standing at this place, went to the monastery - it is Anahit (in Arm. Sa Anahit e)...
	Stepanavan Botanical Gardens (Dendropark) The Marz (region) of Lori is famous for its amazing nature and inimitable beauty. However, in the natural monument - Lori forest house another beautiful monument, the Botanical Gardens of Stepanavan...
	Dsegh House-Museum of Hovhannes Tumanyan If you happen to visit the Marz (region) of Lori, do not hesitate and also visit the village of Dsegh, perched in the beautiful and virgin forests. The house-museum of Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan is located there.
	Hnevank The Armenian Chalcedonian church which is located in the Marz (region) of Lori was built in the 7th century, grasps the admiration of many people for its unique style and beauty.
	Kobayr This marvelous monument, which is perched in the barely passable rocks, still has many undiscovered mysteries to explore. Visit the village Kobayr of the Lori gorge and try to conquer the narrow and rugged path that leads to the church...
	Sanahin Bridge The Sanahin Bridge is a vivid example of bridge-building culture of medieval Armenia. This bridge, about 60 meters long, that was built in the 12th century, delights the most sophisticated person even today.