The most important cities of Armenia

Yerevan
You may have never considered traveling to Armenia , but the truth is that this European country has a lot to offer. Located in the South Caucasus, this small state bordering Georgia, Turkey, Iran and Azerbaijan is the ideal destination for lovers of culture, antiquity and medieval architecture given its ancient and complex history. In addition, it offers spectacular natural landscapes.

Despite its many attractions, Armenia remains a country that is rarely visited, not least due to the insecurity of the border areas. Today we move to this country to discover some of its most important cities . As always, we have been based on the number of inhabitants. Would you like to join us?

Yerevan

Erevan1
How could it be otherwise, let’s start by talking about Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, in addition to being the most populated city. It is located at the eastern end of the plain of Mount Ararat. Among its main attractions are the ruins of a 3,000-year-old Uratian fortress . In addition, we must highlight the Cathedral and the Opera Market.

Gyumri

Gyumri
The second most populous city in Armenia is Gyumri, which is close to the border with Turkey. Unfortunately, the city was badly affected by an earthquake in 1988, a disaster that destroyed almost half of the buildings.

Vanadzor

Vanadzor
We continue our tour of the most important cities of Armenia in Vanadzor, which is famous for its large chemical plant, which is located on the outskirts. Its history dates back to the Bronze Age, although it is believed that it took its name in the 13th century.

Echmiadzin

Echmiadzin
Echmiadzin is the holiest city in the country. In fact, its main point of interest is the Cathedral, considered the oldest in the world. It was built as a basilica at the beginning of the 4th century, when Armenia was the only country in the world where Christianity was the state religion.

Hrazdan

Hrazdan
The fifth most populous city in Armenia is Hrazdan, which during the years of the Soviet Union was one of the most industrialized in the country. Of the city highlights the Makravank monastery, the church of St. Astvatsatsin and a chapel from the 9th century.

Abovyan

Abovyan
We also have to talk about Abovyan, a city located just 10 kilometers from Yerevan. In fact, it is considered a satellite city ​​of the capital. It is very close to the town of Elar, where very ancient human remains were found. Of course, it is in ruins.

Artashat

Artashat
The seventh place on the list goes to Artashat, which in addition to being one of the oldest cities in the country, is also one of the most modern . In fact, it has undergone great development. The city is known to be an important point of Hellenistic culture.

Kapan

Kapan
The eighth most populous city in Armenia is Kapan, which is home to two major museums: one dedicated to geology and the other to history. Also, you should know that around Kapan there are numerous historical structures .

Alaverdi

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Another important city in Armenia is Alaverdi, which is located in an area rich in historical monuments and natural beauty. Of course, the city itself is home to few historical places of interest, except for a beautiful old bridge.

Gavar

Gavar
Finally, we must talk about Gavar, a mountain town located near Lake Sevan. Much of the Soviet-era infrastructure has failed, eroding its industrial capacity. For this reason, the population of Gavar has fallen drastically during the last decades. Of course, it seems that little by little he is recovering.