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Country Archive: Armenia
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141003_145943.jpg "Great Caucasus near Mestia")
Caucasus in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/caucasus2014.jpg "Kazbegi")
Mountains and Monasteries of the Caucasus
In fall 2014, I explored the Caucasus for two weeks. During that time, I was not only hiking in the mountains. I also explored lots of churches and monasteries, some of which were truly spectacular.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141010_125147-1038x576.jpg "Sanahin Monastery")
All churched out in Armenia
The sights in Armenia are more or less limited to churches and monasteries. This could mean that a visit to this country soon gets boring. However, as I only spent three days in Armenia (one of which in Yerevan), and there are some true gems among the Armenian monasteries, I enjoyed my stay nonetheless. Continue reading All churched out in Armenia
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20141009_170323-1038x576.jpg "Hanrapetutyan Hraparak")
Yerevan, the modern Soviet city
The centre of Yerevan was completely redesigned in Soviet times. Therefore, there is basically no Old Town, but a lot of Soviet architecture. Still, the city feels more modern and westernized than Tbilisi. Continue reading Yerevan, the modern Soviet city