These must-visit Armenian religious sites range from ancient Greek temples to modern-day monasteries.
Among the defining architectural and historic features that greet visitors to Armenia are its numerous religious sites. Armenia was the first country to recognize Christianity as the state religion, after which a variety of monasteries were constructed, many on sites once holy to earlier religions. Today, the country is an almost entirely Armenian Orthodox nation, and the major icons of the religion, like mountaintop monasteries and other religious complexes, are among the most striking part of any tourist visit. As a major crossroads of ancient civilization, the country also has ancient Greek and Roman temples, some in an excellent state of preservation. Here are the most interesting religious sites to visit on your trip to Armenia.