HAGHPAT – is to the North-East of it in the village of the same name. The monastery-complex of Haghpat is on the distance of 5 km from Sanahin. The monastery, one of the most renowned in Armenian history, was founded at about the same time as the monastery of Sanahin in the course of the 10-13 th century. This monasteries have been cultural and spiritual centers of the medieval Armenia, where humanitarian sciences and medicine were studied, scientific discovers written and paintings, miniatures created. The complexes are constructed with the harmony of the surrounding nature and forest-clad hills and one can feel their gracefulness and magnificence.

ODZUN – is one of the biggest and best appointed villages of the Republic, it is situated 12 km South-West from Alaverdi. The territory around Odzun is rich with diverse monuments dating to different periods. In the center of the village one can see a dome basilica, a burial monument and two medieval graveyards with numerous cross-stones and tombstones. Odzun cathedral built in the 6-7 th century is a magnificent specimen of Armenian architecture of the early Christian period. The cathedral has retained its original look up till today.