Vayots Dzor Marz (Region)
Vayots Dzor Marz (region) is located in the northern part of Armenia. The total area of the region is 2,308 square kilometers, the population - 53 thousand people. The administrative center (capital) is the city of Yeghegnadzor, which is located 160 km far from the capital city of Yerevan.Monuments ....
JermukIf you want to organize your vacation and treatment, to admire the marvelous nature of Vayots Dzor and to have a rest there, then hurry to the wellness city of Jermuk. There are all conditions for rest and treatment... |
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GndevankWhen the Countess Sophia built this beautiful church in the 10th century, she left the inscription: “The Marz (region) of Vayots dzor was a ring without a gemstone; I built it and put a gemstone on it”. It is one of the most amazing structures of the Armenian architecture. |
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Bears’ CaveIf you love to cope with the hazardous mountain paths and crawl the caves, we strongly recommend you to visit the Bears’ Cave by all means. You will see a wonderful world opening in front of your eyes here... |
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The Wine Factory of AreniDo you want to enjoy the Armenian superb wine? Do you want to taste not only the grape and pomegranate wines, but also luscious wines made of blackberry, raspberry and other berries and fruits? Then visit wine factory of Areni. there you will be met with love ... |
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Architect MomikThe masterpieces of the architect Momik, who lived in the 13th-14th's centuries, will admire the visitors of Armenia for a long time. He is truly one of the outstanding figures of the Armenian architecture... |
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AreniIf you want to see where the oldest shoe in the world was found, where is the world's most ancient wine-press, to attend the annual wine festival and admire the real masterpiece of architect Momik, then visit the village of Areni, in Vayots Dzor Marz (region). |
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Gladzor MonasteryThe monastery of Gladzor stands out not only for its unique beauty. One of the largest medieval universities in the world would function there... |
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Magil caveThe cave, which is located in the Marz (region) of Vayots Dzor is one of the largest caves in the territory of Armenia. This is not only a haven for the bats and a separate population, but also was place of residence for ancient people and... |
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Mozrov caveThe Mozrov cave is the third largest cave in Armenia, but it is considered to be one of the firsts in the world by its extraordinary beauty. |
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NoravankDo you want to admire the masterpieces of medieval famous architects Momik and Siranes? Then visit Vayots Dzor, Noravank. You will see there a lot of miracles... |
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The Selim CaravanseraiA part of the Silk Road passed through Armenia, and many Armenian counts built caravanserais on the road as to promote the trade. The Selim Caravanserai is one of them and visiting Vayots Dzor you will admire not only the stylization of the Caravanserai, but also the beauty of the mountains Vardenyants... |
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SmbataberdIn the Middle Ages, except the churches Armenian people also built the fortresses that did not concede the churches by their beauty and building skill. So is Smbataberd, the natural impregnability of which is evolved by strong fence… |
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Tsakhats KarThe monastic complex Tsakhats Kar, which was built in the 10th century, is one of the examples of a beautiful combination of Armenian architecture and beautiful nature. |