NCR Main Landmarks

Jermajur.

Jermajur is translated into Russian as “warm water”, and is rich in hot natural and healing springs. Jermajur is located at an altitude of more than 2200 meters above sea level. Around the source there is a pool where you can swim. We recommend that you evaluate the beauty and uniqueness of this place by visiting it personally.

Dadivank Monastery.

Dadivank (or Khutavank) is an Armenian monastery located at an altitude of 1100 meters. According to one version, the etymology of the name is associated with St. Dadi, who was a disciple of the Apostle Thadeus and preached Christianity in Armenia. The second version comes from the Armenian words “hut” (hill) and “vank” (monastery): a monastery on a hill.

Tigranakert.

Tigranakert is an ancient Armenian city founded in the 1st century BC. The city was located in the province of Artsakh of Greater Armenia. It is one of the 4 cities named after Tigran II (the Great) – the ruler of Great Armenia. According to Armenian historians, Tigranakert is the most ancient city of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh).

Shushi-berd.

The Shusha fortress (Shushi-berd) was first mentioned in the 18th century. According to one of the versions, the fortress in Shushi is known as Shikakar and in it Prince Sahl Smbatyan defeated the Arab army. There are also mentions of this fortress under such names as Karaglukh, Kar, Shosh, Signakh Shosh.
Archaeological excavations have confirmed one version, according to which the fortress of the XVII century. was built on the site of an Armenian fortification.

Mayraberd.

The Mayraberd fortress is one of the largest in Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and it is well preserved compared to the rest. It was built in the 18th century to protect the city of Shushi. If you manage to climb the watchtower and look around, you will be able to appreciate the strategic location of this fortress. The fortress was restored in 2002.

Gandzasar Monastery.

Gandzasar means “mountain of treasure” in Armenian. The monastery was founded in the XII century. Through the efforts of the princes, Asan-Jalalyan Monastery retained the role of a spiritual center. There was a school at the monastery where clergy were trained, manuscripts were created and stored.
In 2008, a “big wedding” took place in Artsakh, during which 687 couples had to be married. So, 550 couples got married in the Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, and 137 in the Gandzasar Monastery.

Monument “We and our mountains”.

The monument “We and our mountains” is one of the most popular symbols of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and is depicted on the coat of arms of the Republic of Artsakh, located at the entrance to Stepanakert. The people also call him “Grandfather and Baba” (Տատիկ-պապիկ, tatik-papik). The monument was built in 1967 from reddish tuff, the author is sculptor Sargis Baghdasaryan. Be sure to visit this monument.

Shtorashen plane tree (Tnjri).

Tnjri is the oldest (more than 2028 years old) and the most tall (more than 54 meters) tree in the CIS. In the USSR, this tree was also the oldest and tallest. More than 100 people can fit inside the tree, and the trunk cavity has an area of ​​44 sq.m. More than 27 meters is the diameter of the base of the tree trunk. According to the stories of the residents, such prominent personalities as Mesrop Mashtots, Raffi, Sayat-Nova and others rested under this tree.

Amaras Monastery.

According to the 5th century Armenian historian Pavstos Byuzand, the monastery was founded in the 4th century. St. Gregory the Illuminator. It is also known that the grandson of St. Gregory the Illuminator – Grigoris. He was the first bishop of the Artsakh diocese. An interesting fact is that Mesrop Mashtots (the creator of the Armenian alphabet) founded the first school of Artsakh here in the 5th century, which gave impetus to the spread of Armenian writing in this region.
In the Middle Ages, the Amaras Monastery was the cultural and spiritual center of Artsakh, but during the Soviet era it was abandoned. The monastery was opened in 1992 and is an active monastery of the Artsakh diocese.

Waterfall “Umbrella”.

The Umbrella waterfall is amazingly beautiful and is a very popular attraction, it is definitely worth visiting and seeing. On the way to the waterfall you will pass through a gorge where you can see how the dogwood trees grow. They call the waterfall “Umbrella” because. it is very similar to an umbrella, water flows down over the stones in expanding streams.

Hunot Canyon (Jdrduz).

We highly recommend visiting Hunot Canyon. This place impresses with its beauty and untouched nature, which is surrounded by beautiful mountains. In warm weather, you can swim in the river, the water is very refreshing. Some of the tourists in the summer they spend the night here in tents and enjoy the unreal beauty. You can describe this place as much as you like, we only offer to look at the photo, and then in reality … Yes, and be sure to take comfortable shoes with you.

Ghazanchetsots Church

Surb Amenaprkich Ghazanchetsots (Cathedral of the Holy Christ the Savior) is the main temple of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Shushi. It is located in the city center on top of a plateau and is definitely beautiful! The church was built in 1868-1887 on the site of a small church with the money of those who emigrated to Shushi from the village of Kazanchi (Shakhkert) of Nakhichevan. It is one of the largest Armenian churches (35 meters long, 23 meters wide and 35 meters high).