Lonely Planet names best places to visit in Armenia

In its new article, the Lonely Planet travel guidebook named 12 best places to visit in Armenia. The list includes Yerevan, Gyumri, Alaverdi, Dilijan, Jermuk, Lake Sevan, Goris, Areni, Khor Virap Monastery, Tatev, Noravank, Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery.

“Armenia is often overlooked by travelers but there are so many good reasons to put Armenia on your radar. A landlocked country, Armenia offers a unique mix of tradition, stunning landscapes and historic sites that date back millennia. It is home to the world’s oldest winery and boasts the longest nonstop reversible cable car in the world.

A visit to Armenia will have you wowed by the captivating streets and art museums of Yerevan, the jaw-dropping canyon views in Debed, mesmerizing UNESCO-protected monasteries in Alaverdi, and the azure expanse of Lake Sevan,” says Lonely Planet.