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National Gallery of Armenia in Yerevan, Armenia

The National Gallery of Armenia is the largest fine arts museum in Armenia and home to the most comprehensive collection of Armenian art in the world. Founded in 1921, the Gallery preserves more than 42,000 works of Armenian and international fine art and decorative-applied arts. Its collections include masterpieces by world-renowned artists such as Hovhannes Aivazovsky, Vardges Sureniants, Ars…

Atlas ObscuraDec 10, 2025

Satani Kamurj (Devil’s Bridge) in Tatev, Armenia

The rugged landscapes of Armenia’s Syunik Province hold many wonders, and the Devil's Bridge is chief among them. Located in a gorge carved by the flowing waters of the Vorotan River, this bridge is actually a natural rock formation. Over the centuries, limestone from the surrounding rocks has been deposited in this spot by natural forces, eventually forming travertines which together have crea…

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Satani KamurjSightNatural rock formation bridge in a gorge carved by the Vorotan River.
Vorotan RiverSightRiver waters have colored the canyon's rocks in stunning hues.

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