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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Armenia
Armenian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Armenia map · historical landmarks in Armenia
Armenia has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1996 and 2000. This map of UNESCO sites in Armenia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Armenian World Heritage Sites range from Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots onwards; Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin was the country's first inscription, added in 1996; Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots is the most recent, listed in 2000.
Start with Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin and Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 1996
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Armenia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of ZvartnotsThe cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the… | 2000 | Cultural | The cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the evolution and development of the… |
| Monasteries of Haghpat and SanahinThese two Byzantine monasteries in the Tumanian region from the period of prosperity during the Kiurikian dynasty (10th… | 1996 | Cultural | These two Byzantine monasteries in the Tumanian region from the period of prosperity during the Kiurikian dynasty (10th to 13th century) were… |
| Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat ValleyThe monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrate the… | 2000 | Cultural | The monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrate the very peak of Armenian medieval… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Armenia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Armenia?
- Armenia has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Armenia?
- Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin was inscribed in 1996. These two Byzantine monasteries in the Tumanian region from the period of prosperity during the Kiurikian dynasty (10th to 13th century) were important centres.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Armenia?
- Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, inscribed in 2000. The cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the evolution and development of the Armenian centra.
- Which UNESCO sites in Armenia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Armenia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Armenia?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Armenia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin (1996). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Armenian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 3 Armenian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.