Hrazdan

Temples & religious sites

Kecharis Monastery

This medieval Armenian monastery, built between the 11th and 13th centuries, stands near the Tsaghkadzor ski resort. Located about 60 km from Yerevan, it also makes for a great day trip.

Temples & religious sites

Makravank Monastery

An Armenian church site in the Makravan district of Hrazdan. It preserves the remains of an 11th-century chapel, a 13th-century church with a round tower roof, and a medieval cemetery, offering a sense of the region's religious past.

Temples & religious sites

St Thaddeus Church, Ddmashen

A historic Armenian church built in the 7th century, named after the Apostle Thaddeus. Its roof, damaged by an earthquake, was restored in the early 20th century, giving the church its present appearance.

Temples & religious sites

Mayravank (Solak)

These medieval Armenian monastery ruins sit atop a cliff near the village of Solak in Kotayk Province, with only the 11th-12th century Surb Astvatsatsin Church still standing. Surrounded by evergreen trees, it has a quiet, tranquil atmosphere.

Nature

Menaksar

Rising near Hrazdan, Menaksar is a landmark mountain of the Kotayk region, where gentle ridgelines open onto sweeping highland views. The vista from Pambak Pass near the summit draws hikers and photographers alike.

Nature

Tsaghkadzor ski resort

A ski resort in the mountains about 60 km from Yerevan, Armenia's capital. Opened in 1986, it's a great spot for skiing and winter sports.

Nature

Teghenis

A mountain near Hrazdan, it's popular as a ski destination in winter and a ridge-trekking route in summer. It's a great place to take in Armenia's natural scenery with wide-open views.

Temples & religious sites

Church of the Holy Mother of God, Bjni

This medieval Armenian church stands in the village of Bjni near Hrazdan, alongside the ruins of an old fortress that lend it a historic atmosphere. It's a great place to take a close look at centuries-old traditional Armenian architecture.