Gandzasar monastery (1238 y.). Under the altar of the church is buried the head of John the Baptist.
Smbataberd fortress (V c.). Powerful and long walls surround summit of mount. Gate and walls are reinforced by high towers.
Handaberd fortress (IX c.). Walk through the dark forests and find oneself near unassailable fortress.
Geghard monastery was founded in the IV c.. Major part of buildings is hewed in rock (XIII c.). Monastery is surrounded by wonderful rocks and caves, which also were used in ancient times. Near the monastery flows the River Goght.
Karahunj observatory (VI mil. B.C.). Complex of the megalithic constructions was built 7500 y. ago. Many stelas have holes, by the instrumentality of which scientists observed sky.
Noravank monastery (XIII-XIV cc.) is remarkable not only for its architecture, but also for its position among the red rocks.