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Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

5.8
5.0/5
6 reviews

Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the seat of the Catholicos, with the entire enclosed "Holy See" complex spreading out from it as the center. The building before you has undergone numerous reconstructions and additions over approximately 1,500 years: the core structure dates back to the 5th century, while the dome and bell tower reflect their 17th-century appearance. The interplay of gray old walls and ochre-red new walls on the same church is like a three-dimensional history of Armenian architecture. Stepping inside, the paintings of the Virgin Mary under the dome and altar are the work of the 18th-century painter Naghash Hovnatan, and early reliefs depicting saints are preserved on the north wall. The courtyard houses a treasury displaying sacred relics and ancient manuscripts, such as the Holy Lance, wood fragments said to be from Noah's Ark, and illuminated Gospels from a thousand years ago. It remains an active religious site to this day, with ceremonies often held on weekdays, and believers from all over gather here for major church festivals.

Vagharshapat · 31.9 km from Hushakert
Yerevan Cascade
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Yerevan Cascade

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4.7/5
6 reviews

The Yerevan Cascade is a landmark complex in the capital of Armenia. This giant staircase, built into the hillside, connects the city center with Victory Park at the top. Multiple platforms are linked by hundreds of steps, rising along the city's main axis. Today, it serves as a public space for locals to walk and relax, and also attracts visitors from around the world who come specifically to see it. It is like an open-air art museum itself. The plaza at the bottom features a statue of its visionary, the architect Tamanyan, while fountains and courtyards are dotted along the platforms, and contemporary sculptures like Botero's "Black Cat" are displayed in the open air. Inside, it houses the exhibition halls of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts. As you ride the escalators through it, you can also see collections by artists such as Andy Warhol and Chagall along the way.

Yerevan · 51.1 km from Hushakert
Zvartnots Museum-Reservation

Zvartnots Museum-Reservation

5.2

Zvartnots Museum-Reservation is located on the outskirts of Vagharshapat in western Armenia. Its core is the ruins of a circular cathedral built in the mid-7th century. This architectural style is extremely rare in medieval Armenian architecture: it features a nearly circular polygonal exterior plan, a cruciform, four-lobed interior layout, and is surrounded by an ambulatory, with traces of Urartian-era structures layered beneath it. You can still walk along the circle of standing stone columns on the base, examine the eagle-shaped capitals and relief bands of grapevines on the column tops, and imagine what this three-story cathedral looked like when it stood complete on the plain.

Vagharshapat · 35.5 km from Hushakert
Republic Square
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Armenia

Republic Square

5.8
4.7/5
30 reviews

Republic Square is the central square of Yerevan and a representative urban space in the city's downtown area. Most of the surrounding buildings are built with the locally unique pink tuff, and the overall design features distinct neoclassical and local Armenian architectural elements. The building facades extensively utilize arches, colonnades, and stone ornamentation, creating a cohesive urban space with the expansive central square. A large fountain sits in the center, featuring musical fountain shows at night, and serves as a prominent public landmark.

Yerevan · 50.6 km from Hushakert
Khor Virap
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Khor Virap

6
5.0/5
7 reviews

Khor Virap is situated on the Ararat Plain in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye, and is an active monastery that also serves as an important pilgrimage site in Armenia. Today, the complex is centered around the Church of the Holy Mother of God and surrounded by high walls, resembling a small castle. Religious activities continue, and locals often travel here specifically to be baptized. The pit where Saint Gregory was imprisoned is hidden beneath the Saint George Chapel next to the main church. Outside the walls lie open pastures and vineyards, and releasing white doves by the pit to watch them fly toward the snow-capped mountains is a long-standing tradition.

Lusarat · 59.6 km from Hushakert
Lake Sevan
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Armenia

Lake Sevan

6.6
5.0/5
20 reviews

Lake Sevan is located on a plateau in eastern Armenia, with an altitude of approx. 1,900m, making it one of the premier alpine freshwater lakes in the Caucasus region. The lake basin is surrounded by mountains, creating the open water surface and mountainous backdrop characteristic of highland lakes. The lake water has a blue-green hue, and on clear days, the expansive lake surface creates distinct color layers with the surrounding mountains and sky. The lakeshore features diverse environments such as sandy beaches, wetlands, grasslands, and mountains, and the lake area is also an important habitat for various aquatic species and migratory birds.

Armenia · Sevan
Garni Temple
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Garni Temple

6
4.5/5
18 reviews

Garni Temple is a Hellenistic temple in Armenia and the easternmost intact Hellenistic temple in the world. The temple was built in the 1st century, during the era of Roman Emperor Nero and Armenian King Tiridates I. The original structure was destroyed in the earthquake of 1679, and what visitors see today was reconstructed by archaeologists during the Soviet era under Brezhnev, using many architectural components scattered on the site. There are many other historical sites around the temple, such as the ruins of a Roman bathhouse in the distance to the southwest, which still preserves a mosaic featuring a sea goddess.

Garni · 68.1 km from Hushakert
Blue Mosque
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Yerevan

Blue Mosque

4.9
4.3/5
4 reviews

Blue Mosque is located in the center of Yerevan and was built during the Persian rule in the 1760s. It is one of the few ancient buildings in the city that has survived to this day and is still in use as a mosque. It gets its name from the blue Persian tiles that cover a large area of its dome and exterior walls, and this shade of blue stands out remarkably against the city's pink-toned tuff buildings. Inside the mosque is a large Persian-style courtyard with rose beds surrounding a central pool, encircled by continuous arcades and rows of arched chambers. During the Soviet era, it was converted into a museum for over half a century, and today it also serves as an Iranian cultural center where local young people often come to learn Persian.

Yerevan · 50 km from Hushakert
Geghard
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Geghard

5.8
4.8/5
19 reviews

Geghard is located deep in the Azat River Gorge in the Kotayk Province of Armenia, with the entire complex partially embedded in the cliffside and some of its halls carved directly from the rock. The main structures include the main church, a narthex, two rock-cut churches, the princely family tomb, monastic cells, and numerous cross-stones. The main church features a typical Armenian cross-shaped floor plan topped with a central dome. Unlike typical freestanding stone buildings, the rock-cut churches extend directly into the rock, with walls, vaults, and columns all carved from the natural rock. Some tombs and worship spaces are also integrated into the cliff face, creating a unique cave-like architectural effect.

Mets Gilanlar · 75.8 km from Hushakert
Armenian Genocide Museum
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Armenia

Armenian Genocide Museum

4.8
4.2/5
15 reviews

Located southwest of Yerevan on theTsitsernakaberd Ancient Ruinshill, the Armenian Genocide Museum was built in 1965, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Although the Armenian Genocide Museum is small, it covers a wide range of content, including the situation of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire before the genocide, the genocide itself, and the international response at the time and its historical impact. Outside the memorial, there is a genocide monument, an eternal flame, a memorial wall, and a memorial park with trees planted by heads of state.

Yerevan · 48.8 km from Hushakert

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Yerevan departure: Garni Temple, Geghard, Symphony of Stones and baking experience
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Yerevan departure: Garni Temple, Geghard, Symphony of Stones and baking experience

5.0/5
· 2 reviews· 39 booked
Duration: 3.5 hrs
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Retro KGB Tour: A Volga 21 Adventure in Yerevan's Soviet Past with photography
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Retro KGB Tour: A Volga 21 Adventure in Yerevan's Soviet Past with photography

4.8/5
· 28 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
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Gyumri Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Heritage
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Gyumri Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Heritage

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From Yerevan: Khor Virap with Ararat Views & Echmiadzin Cathedral UNESCO Sites Day Tour
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From Yerevan: Khor Virap with Ararat Views & Echmiadzin Cathedral UNESCO Sites Day Tour

Duration: 6 hrs
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Yerevan Audio Tour: From Republic Square to the Cascade and the Matenadaran
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Yerevan Audio Tour: From Republic Square to the Cascade and the Matenadaran

4.0/5
· 1 review
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Etchmiadzin Highlights Audio Tour: Mother Cathedral, Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane
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Etchmiadzin Highlights Audio Tour: Mother Cathedral, Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane

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Yerevan private charter: Khor Virap + Areni cave + Noravank &
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Yerevan private charter: Khor Virap + Areni cave + Noravank &

Duration: 7.5 hrs
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1-day tour to Red Coast base (Sagarmohanawan) + iron cross + radio telescope (private charter)
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1-day tour to Red Coast base (Sagarmohanawan) + iron cross + radio telescope (private charter)

Duration: 17 hrs
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Featured Food & drink in Hushakert

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Khor Virap,Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting
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Khor Virap,Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting

Duration: 3.9 hrs
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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting
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Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting

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1-day round-trip tour from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan in Armenia (cable car experience)
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1-day round-trip tour from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan in Armenia (cable car experience)

Duration: 4.5 hrs
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Half-day round-trip tour from Yerevan to Garni Temple and Geghard in Armenia
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Half-day round-trip tour from Yerevan to Garni Temple and Geghard in Armenia

Duration: 4 hrs
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Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni-1 Cave with Wine Tasting Group Tour
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Khor Virap, Noravank & Areni-1 Cave with Wine Tasting Group Tour

4.8/5
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Duration: 8–9 hrs
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Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, Symphony + Lavash Baking
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Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, Symphony + Lavash Baking

4.6/5
· 85 reviews· 38 booked
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave
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Group tour: Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Winery and Cave

4.8/5
· 174 reviews
Duration: 9–10 hrs
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From Yerevan: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery & Lavash Tour
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From Yerevan: Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery & Lavash Tour

4.8/5
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Featured Day tours in Hushakert

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Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Guided Day Trip
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Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Guided Day Trip

5.0/5
· 11 reviews· 137 booked
Duration: 5.7 hrs
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Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Guided Day Trip
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Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Guided Day Trip

4.8/5
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Garni,Geghard, Azat Reservoir, Khor Virap Private Tour with Mt. Ararat Views
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Garni,Geghard, Azat Reservoir, Khor Virap Private Tour with Mt. Ararat Views

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Garni & Geghard Small-Group Guided Day Trip with Lavash Baking Experience
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Garni & Geghard Small-Group Guided Day Trip with Lavash Baking Experience

Duration: 4.1 hrs
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Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Private Tour
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Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Private Tour

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Free things to do in Hushakert

Yerevan Cascade

Yerevan Cascade

7
4.7/5
6 reviews
Yerevan · 51.1 km from Hushakert
Khor Virap

Khor Virap

6
5.0/5
7 reviews
Lusarat · 59.6 km from Hushakert
Lake Sevan

Lake Sevan

6.6
5.0/5
20 reviews
Armenia · Sevan
Geghard

Geghard

5.8
4.8/5
19 reviews
Mets Gilanlar · 75.8 km from Hushakert
Armenian Genocide Museum

Armenian Genocide Museum

4.8
4.2/5
15 reviews
Yerevan · 48.8 km from Hushakert
Sevanavank Monastery

Sevanavank Monastery

5.1
5.0/5
9 reviews
Armenia · Sevan
Saint Gayane Church

Saint Gayane Church

2.7
Vagharshapat · 31.8 km from Hushakert
Cafesjian Center For The Arts

Cafesjian Center For The Arts

3.1
3.0/5
15 reviews
Yerevan · 51.1 km from Hushakert

What travelers say about Hushakert

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LikeGorFebruary 19, 2020
5.0
Echmiadzin, near the Armenian capital of Yerevan, is a small town full of historical and cultural atmosphere, with a strong local style. The church here is also very distinctive and worth visiting.

Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

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汪灵俊October 20, 2026
5.0
That's about it. I even bumped into a Chinese girl.

Yerevan Cascade

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Ekaterina KolesnikovaNovember 9, 2026
5.0
One of the most beautiful and inspiring places of Yerevan city.Reasons to Recommend: it is a must visit for all the tourists Business Hours:24/7Tips: It is especially beautiful in sunny weather or at night with the lights !

Republic Square

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Bat-Orshikh ErdenebatJune 6, 2026
5.0
It was very interesting to see the cranes’ nests along the way to the Khor Virap.

Khor Virap

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KajiurasakurahioFebruary 3, 2025
5.0
It is about 70 kilometers from Yerevan by car. It is a free attraction. There is also a monastery. We took a cruise ship, which cost 10,000 drams for 3 people, about 60 yuan per person. There were not many people when we went there that day, which was equivalent to chartering a boat. Climb to the top of the mountain to find the monastery.

Lake Sevan

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溪蒻July 26, 2025
5.0
加尼神庙是按照希腊式的建筑模式而修建的一座神庙，是亚美尼亚前基督教时期建筑的代表作。加尼神庙到今天都是世界上位置最靠东的希腊式神庙。原建筑在1679年的地震中被毁，今天游客看到的是苏联勃列日涅夫时代考古学界复原的建筑，在复原过程中使用了很多散落在原地的建筑构件。

Garni Temple

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Gevorg GhJanuary 31, 2026
5.0
Beautiful Iranian mosque from ancient Yerevan

Blue Mosque

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DS2022March 21, 2020
5.0
With its extraordinary rock-cut churches and tombs, it is the best-preserved and most complete representative of the overall architecture and decorative art of medieval Armenian monasteries to date; its eclectic and innovative architectural style has had a profound impact on the architectural form of this region since then.

Geghard

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_yt***60July 3, 2021
5.0
It is definitely worth a visit, right in the city center, facing the beautiful Mount Ararat, with a park next to it. In the morning and evening, many people walk and exercise on the mountain trails. The air is very fresh, and there are many mulberry trees on the road, which are sweet and delicious!

Armenian Genocide Museum

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What are the must-do things in Hushakert?

Don't miss these attractions in Hushakert: Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Yerevan Cascade, and Zvartnots Museum-Reservation. If you like Culture & history, try Yerevan departure: Garni Temple, Geghard, Symphony of Stones and baking experience. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Khor Virap,Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting.

You can give Khor Virap,Noravank & Birds' Cave Day Trip with Wine Tasting and Khor Virap, Noravank Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Khor Virap, Azat Reservoir, Garni & Geghard Guided Day Trip, Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Guided Day Trip, and Garni,Geghard, Azat Reservoir, Khor Virap Private Tour with Mt. Ararat Views. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 12, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Hushakert is around JPY 4,099 – JPY 18,326. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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