Armenia - Khor Virap Monastery and Mount Ararat

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The Khor Virap Monastery and Mount Ararat
Photo: Andrew Behesnilian

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The Khor Virap is an Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the Ararat valley in Armenia, near the border with Turkey.

The chapel was initially built in 642 AD at the site of Kirat Virap by Nerses III the Builder. Over the centuries, it was repeatedly rebuilt. In 1662, the larger chapel known as the "St. Astvatsatsin" (Holy Mother of God) was built around the ruins of the old chapel, the monastery, the refectory and the cells of the monks. Now, regular Church services are held in this church. It is probably the most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia.

Armenia - Yerevan Opera and Ballet Theatre

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The Yervan Opera and Ballet Theatre
Photo: Vladimir Shioshili

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Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after Alexander Spendiarian in Yerevan was officially opened on 20 January 1933. The building consists of two concert halls: Aram Khatchaturian concert hall and the hall of the Alexander Spendiarian Opera and Ballet National Theatre.

Armenia - Yerevan: The Hrazdan Stadium

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Yervan: The Hrazdan Stadium
Photo: D-Man

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Hrazdan Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Yerevan, Armenia that opened in 1970. Being the largest sports venue in Armenia, Hrazdan is mostly used for football (soccer) matches. It is the home stadium of the Armenian national team.

Armenia - Yerevan: the Parliament Building

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Yervan: The Parliament Building
Photo: Kevormail

Armenia - Yerevan: The Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral

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Yervan: The Saint Gregory The illuminator Cathedral
Photo: Raddanesh

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Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral is the largest Armenian church in the world and is located in the Kentron District of Yerevan in Armenia.

The construction of the cathedral started on April 7, 1997 and was completed in 2001.

Armenia - Yerevan: Train Station

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Yervan: Train Station
Photo: Brejnev