Things to do & places to visit in Lori Province, Armenia

Lori Province #6 destination in Armenia 2023. The average rating score is 4.62 based on 951 traveler reviews, of 49 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Yerevan, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 16:41.

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General weather summary in May

66°F - 43°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Moderately chilly, humid but cool

Feels like

39%

Chance of rain

153.0 millimeters

Amount

8.2 mph

Wind speed

71%

Humidity

14.4

Daylight length

5:45 AM

Sunrise

8:11 PM

Sunset

47%

Cloud cover

Sweater

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Top things to do (43)

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5.0 Alaverdi Guides (116 reviews)
- Great tour
Hiking & Camping Tours • Day Trips

Daytrip from Tbilisi or this option staying in Alaverdi? That was my question and i opted for the later. Stayed in the old town of Alaverdi and met with my guide at the monastery right next door. The guide was amazing and showed me the 3 UNESCO monasteries on my own time and i had them all for my self. The guide was quite knowledgeable and the office arranged the transfer between the monasteries and the border as well. So can recommend it 100% See more..
5.0 Akhtala Monastery (99 reviews)
- Akhtala Monastery
Churches & Cathedrals

There were many beautiful scenes, with rich stories. We were in Akhtala for the first time and it was new and mysterious for us. See more..
5.0 Mikoyan Brothers Museum (87 reviews)
- Visited during a day trip from Tbilisi
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums

Genuinely something completely different! We see influences of the Soviet Union on our travels through Armenia, but it is part of Armenia’s history that is rarely talked about and often ignored. The Soviet Union left its mark with the concrete tower blocks we see in the regional industrialised towns, but did you know that Armenia had a great influence on the Soviet Union. Two remarkable Armenian brothers you have probably never heard of, born in the small village of Sanahin, who changed not just the Soviet Union, but impacted on world history. Please let us introduce you to ANASTAS and ARTEM MIKOYAN and be prepared to be astonished. ANASTAS was one of the longest serving members of the Soviet Politburo, from the early Stalin years through to Brezhnev. His life and career were extraordinary and never fail to surprise our visitors. ARTEM was the creative genius and co-designer of MIG fighter jets. One of our exhibits is a genuine MiG-21 and we're ENGLISH FRIENDLY See more..
5.0 Church of St. Nicholas (7 reviews)
- Unique structure
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Very interesting looking building. Unfortunately falling apart. Doesn’t look like anyone has realized the at least touristic value. See more..
5.0 Rafting in Armenia (7 reviews)
- Love it! Raft it! Repeat!
River Rafting & Tubing • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Ski & Snow Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Gear Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

One of the coolest day in my life. Have done various extreme sports in Armenia and fell in love with rafting in Raftingashen. Went there with friends and my teenage nephew, who was beyond happy and satisfied. Safety granted!! See more..
5.0 Tumanyan Matchbox Label Museum (5 reviews)
- A lovely museum experience
Saturday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Quirky little museum with thousands of matchbox labels on display. Too many themes to list, but you'll find many national costumes and town seals, public education labels, space images, and of course match themes. Great place to stop by for 20 minutes and learn about the design, history and art that was ubiquitous in the recent past, but is now nearly unknown. If you'd like to visit outside of regular hours, please call and make an appointment. However while entrance is free during regular hours, visits by appointment have a 1000 dram fee for opening the museum - which includes as many people as you have in your visit. See more..
5.0 Rafting.Am Armenia (3 reviews)
- Rafting in Armenia – the Success of Conquering river Debed
River Rafting & Tubing • Water Sports

Frankly speaking there was some fear as it was the first time we were trying to do something like this. But the calm and confident advice of the skilled instructor, Aram, increased our courage. See more..
5.0 Solenoid (2 reviews)
- great place b
Bars & Clubs
Really nice place for a drink. nice cocktails, great atmosphere. even if it looks like it's closed, you should ring the bell. See more..
5.0 Anticafe Teynik (2 reviews)
- Teynik
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers

The best place for passtime in Vanadzor, full of different means of entertainment. A good place for also reading or working. See more..
5.0 Kayan Fortress (2 reviews)
- Perfect place for a small hiking
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Military Bases & Facilities

The Fortress itself is very nice. The walls are mostly ruined and in the middle of the Fortress there are ruins of a small church. Located on the top of the hill, the Fortress is perfect for a short and not very difficult hiking. You will need to start your walking from a point which is on the way to Haghpat Monastery. Please ask locals to show the point (there is also an old bridge which can be a start of your hiking). Then you need to walk around 1 hour. The way is mostly easy, you will need to climb a bit when you are close to the Fortress. Also be aware of snakes - they are not very agresive here, but better if you have closed shoes. See more..
4.5 Monastery of Sanahin (268 reviews)
- UNBELIEVABLE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE!!!
Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites

This was the 3rd of three Monasteries we visited while in Armenia, and definitely our favorite! The outside looks like some old ruins castle, and the fact that it was build in 966, is just a testament to its durability! The inside has multiple different places of worship, and the most incredible ritual, is the fact that you have to walk over the tombs in order to get to the alter. This is what they call; Stumping their sins! It is actually respectful to walk on the Graves, which is so unusual and unique! We absolutely felt something we've never felt before, as this was such a unique out of body type of experience. You could definitely feel a strong spiritual vibe while walking inside this breathtaking Monastery. An absolute must do if ever in the area! See more..
4.5 Odzun Church (87 reviews)
- A splendid example of Armenian ecclesiastical architecture
Churches & Cathedrals

The church is the centre of a settlement that has grown up on an immense plateau above the Debed river . The oldest part of the building dates from the 5th century . It's great feature externally is the pillared arcade on the south side . It boasts two belfries and an interesting funerary monument in the grounds , thought to date from the 6th century an indication that this is a very ancient settlement . It was Easter Sunday when we were there and the two hour service was just beginning with the priest and his acolytes conducting the proceedings from a high platform on which stands the altar . They were all splendidly robed which gave an impressive air to the ceremony . The congregation seemed to come and go at will though unlike the orthodox they were able to sit down . We couldn't stay long as we were to have an Easter lunch in a local guest house . See more..
4.5 Haghpat Monastery (60 reviews)
- Haghpat Monastery = UNESCO Site to Visit
Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins

We enjoyed our visit of Haghpat Monastery which is a UNESCO site. The grounds around the monastery are very peaceful and has beautiful views of the Caucasus mountains in the background. The frescoes inside are beautiful and the gravestones on the floor are an interesting historical religious feature. I recommend a trip to visit this unique site. See more..
4.5 Stepanavan Sochut Dendropark (32 reviews)
- Amazing place for a vacation
Parks

This dendropark is an ideal place to have a rest for families, friends and even solo. The park is very beautiful, with lots of unique trees. There are a lot of confortable chairs where you can have a rest and nice places to have a picnic. Great place to spend whole day. As it is a dendropark, there are some rules here but they really do not limit your activitiy here See more..
4.5 Kobayr Monastery (31 reviews)
- Hidden beauty in the mountain! Must see!
Religious Sites

Kobayr monastery ruins is definitely a must see. It is situated in Lori province on the west side of Alaverdi road. The car drops you off at the bottom of the mountain at a train railway, from there you see long steps from which you climb up steeply up the side of the gorge. Watch for some mud while going up the forest. On your way up you see a few old houses and old ladies who might want to sell you local fruits they have harvested from the forest. Once you're up there you will see how beautiful the ruins are. There are some frescoes inside too. When we went there in September 2015 there were men working on reconstruction. Make sure to go behind the monastery and see the caves to your right. Kobayr monastery has a strong influence of Georgian style as you see some Georgian inscriptions and designs. The hike is well worth it as this is a very beautiful site to see. See more..
4.5 Lori Castle (28 reviews)
- Castle Lori
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

It is interesting place and mandatory visiting area for tourists. Really nice castle, old, about 11 century and introduce Armeninan Lori's history. There are some magnificent parys, where tou can sit on the top and enjoy, and think, and get energy. I recommend See more..
4.5 Hovhannes Tumanyan House-Museum (8 reviews)
- Museum of famous Armenian writer
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

In 1939 Hovhannes Tumanyan's family home became a house-museum. Tumanyan, one of the most prominent Armenian writers, not only gifted the world with his famous poems and fairy tales, but also helped the Armenian nation during the genocide. You can see his personal items, manuscripts, as well as a peculiar rice-sized miniature sculpture of him. His heart is buried in the garden. See more..
4.5 Dzoraget River (8 reviews)
- Mountain passes
Bodies of Water

Magnificent place for visiting. And you have to visit and on top and under. There are some mountain passes, which are connecting and creating really nice view. I recommend visiting. See more..
4.5 Hnevank Monastery (7 reviews)
- Old and nice
Ancient Ruins • Churches & Cathedrals

It is nice place and old church, far from civilization and abandoned. But trip to there is very interesting, into forest. You receive more emotions and pleasure. I recommend to visit See more..
4.5 Horomayri Monastery (6 reviews)
- Very Different Monastery
Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

The hike alone is worth the experience to get to the monastery. The Monastery is in ruins but its easy to imagine what it may have looked like. It is nestled amongst rock and cliff escarpments with caves for protection and viewing oncoming invasions. This monastery is a must see if you are looking for something different from the usual tourist site. See more..
4.5 House Museum of Stepan Shahumyan (6 reviews)
- Amazing museum of Stapan Shahumyan
Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

Founded in 1923 in the paternal house of Shanumyan's wife Ekaterina Ter-Grigoryan in Stepanavan (former Jalaloghlu), where the revolutionary created the first Marxist club in Armenia. In 1973, during the reconstruction of the central square of Stepanavan, and for the purpose of preservation of the original house, it was integrated in a new construction. Since the 1988 earthquake, it hosts the local museum collection, and has been renamed as a Culture and Recreation Centre. The house-museum collection has about 800 items including personal belonging of the revolutionary, household items and documents. See more..
4.5 Ardvi Monastery (5 reviews)
- A village of horses
Ancient Ruins • Churches & Cathedrals

Tsaghkashat is a village in Lori province, located on the slope of Srblis mountain; the village is surrounded with forests and and is considered to be one of the most naturally beautiful places in Armenia. Mining water spring plenty of fruit trees and bushes of berries are spread around the village, which can be used by the visitors in free of charge. As the road to Tsaghcashat is currently in bad condition till now few people've known about the village or gone there, but from this year hiking and horseback riding tours are organised between Haghpat and Tsaghkashat by local guides who know English and other foreign languages. See more..
4.5 The Monastery of Bardzrakash St. Gregory (5 reviews)
- Hidden gem
Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites

If you're lucky enough to have this place all to yourself, you'll feel like you discovered an overgrown ruin in the jungle. This is a magnificent ruin, with intricate carvings, huge columns and beautiful arches, in a lush forest. There's an ancient footpath leading down from Dsegh, or a newer one easily accessed from the highway below. See more..
4.5 Lori Canyon Equestrian (4 reviews)
- Amazing experience
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Hiking & Camping Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

Our guide Saro was fantastic. We took in breathtaking views of the landscape, our guide gave us lots of interesting information along the way, lunch was delicious, and our horses were very good. Would recommend. 5 stars! See more..
4.5 Tsover lake (4 reviews)
- Beautiful place
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water

Very beautiful lake lost somewhere in the forests of Lori region of Armenia. Place offers ultimately romantic anes beautiful views of the forest and the nature. Although somehow distant from the main touristic destinations still an excellent place to visit in Armenia. See more..
4.5 Khuchapi Monastery (3 reviews)
- Medieval armenian monastery hiden in forest
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

there is no way to get to the monastery by car or by other vehicles, you will just have to hike, but i'm sure that no one will regret, as the place is like a natural wonder See more..
4.5 Odzun Church (87 reviews)
- A splendid example of Armenian ecclesiastical architecture
Churches & Cathedrals

The church is the centre of a settlement that has grown up on an immense plateau above the Debed river . The oldest part of the building dates from the 5th century . It's great feature externally is the pillared arcade on the south side . It boasts two belfries and an interesting funerary monument in the grounds , thought to date from the 6th century an indication that this is a very ancient settlement . It was Easter Sunday when we were there and the two hour service was just beginning with the priest and his acolytes conducting the proceedings from a high platform on which stands the altar . They were all splendidly robed which gave an impressive air to the ceremony . The congregation seemed to come and go at will though unlike the orthodox they were able to sit down . We couldn't stay long as we were to have an Easter lunch in a local guest house . See more..
4.0 Sanahin Bridge (28 reviews)
- Old Historical Bridge
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

We couldn't believe how much Soviet Union history there was in that region. Some of these old non operated mills and factories look like Chernobyl, but that beautiful bricked bridge, just beautiful!!! See more..
4.0 Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts (5 reviews)
- Very Beautiful and Mesmerizing!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Art Museums

Vanadzor Museum of Fine Arts is a branch of the National Gallery of Armenia located in Lori region. The museum has a collection of over 1800 exhibits that include paintings, graphic art, sculptures and etc. The museum collection is separated in thematic halls. There are halls dedicated to the great Armenian poet Hovhannes Toumanian, nature, patriotism and other artists originating from Lori region. I very much recommend this museum for a visit. See more..
4.0 Lori-Pambak Geological Museum of Vanadzor (3 reviews)
- Интересно
Spent < 1 hour Natural History Museums • Science Museums

Регион еще с древних времен был одним из центром металургии, в частности в Бронзовом веке. Здесь можно найти очень много интересных экземпляров из этой эпохи и не только. Несколько лет назад музей перевели в новое, приличное здание. See more..