Aragats

Mount Aragats ("Արագած" in Armenian) is the highest point in Armenia located in the province of Aragatsotn, northwest from Yerevan. It is a standalone extinct volcano with 4 main peaks forming the rim of the crater, and is a popular destination for local alpinists. On its slopes is the Byurakan Observatory. The observatory is known worldwide, and it is one of the main observatories in the world. Mount Aragats is a popular destination for tourists, especially in summer. To the south of the mountain is Ashtarak, one of the main cities. On the other sides of the mountains are villages and towns.