Armenia's monasteries and churches are among the country's most important cultural landmarks and this page brings many of them together in one place for easier comparison. It is especially helpful for visitors searching for monasteries in Armenia,
churches in Armenia,
UNESCO monasteries in Armenia and some of the
best monasteries near Yerevan, while also offering a broader view of sacred sites across different regions.
Useful filters make the listings easier to browse by region, type, distance from Yerevan center, UNESCO status, admission fee and map view. This allows travelers to plan anything from a short heritage stop near the capital to a wider route that includes major religious sites in other parts of Armenia.
The category includes a wide range of monasteries and churches, with
more than 40 listings overall and a strong mix of both major landmarks and lesser-known sites. It also highlights several UNESCO-related locations, while showing practical details such as
admission information and
distance from Yerevan center.
Among the places featured here are
- Etchmiadzin Mother Cathedral
- Geghard Monastery
- Goshavank Monastery
- Haghartsin Monastery
- Haghpat Monastery
- Khor Virap Monastery
- Noravank Monastery
- Sanahin Monastery
- Sevanavank Monastery
- Tatev Monastery
- St. Gayane Church
- St. Hripsime Church
Together, they reflect different regions, architectural forms and layers of Armenian Christian heritage.
Whether you want to visit Armenia's best-known monastic complexes or compare smaller churches and less-visited religious sites, this page offers a practical starting point. With named listings, regional coverage, UNESCO filters, distance data and
map-based browsing, it makes exploring monasteries and churches in Armenia much easier.
