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City in Tavush, Armenia
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Berd is a city in Northern Armenia.
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This monastery on a forested hillside with views of Azerbaijan has one of the most intricate and beautifully carved portals in Armenia. The purple and green stone tiles are each carved differently, and set into a cream-colored church. Nor Varagavank underwent some restoration before the collapse of the Soviet Union stopped work. The greenish hued cream stones draw your eyes up the mountain before you get there, and most of the complex is in good condition. The views are great, the forest good for hikes, the grounds great for picnics, the road not so good. It's breathtaking work, out in the middle of the forest.
One of the lost monasteries of Armenia, Shkhmuradi is overgrown with lush vegetation, and may be a bit hard to spot in the shadow of an enormous rock. It's an incredible area to hike in, and the small monastery is fun to explore as well.
100-200 m from the border with Azerbaijan, this monastery is one of the gems of Shamshadin, but is not usually safe to visit due to Azeri snipers. Khoranashat Monastery is a mauve and gray complex with large interior spaces, beautiful stonework, and interesting carvings.
This monastery was built with red bricks, which are exposed. If you're in the village, it's worth a visit.
Remodeled Soviet 4-story hotel, near the center of the town. The only real hotel in town, and very affordable.
Public transportation comes in through Ijevan, which is where you'll want to go if you're trying to catch a minibus or taxi.
Read in the guideBerd is relatively small, but mountainous. Walking around can be fun, but the edges of town might require a car or taxi.
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Travel tipsThe Armenian Genocide was a campaign of deportation, forced marches, and mass murder during World War I, carried out by the Ottoman Empire against ethnic Armenians.
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