Lake Sevan
Last updated 2026-11-15 — Attraction Introduction The name of the lake is derived from the Armenian...
Lake Sevan
Attraction Introduction The name of the lake is derived from the Armenian word meaning "black monastery," as there was an ancient black monastery built on an island in the northwest of the lake during the 4th century. It is also known as Gokcha Lake, a Turkic name meaning "blue water." Features The largest alpine lake in the Caucasus, Lake Sevan is a renowned tourist destination.
Yerevan, Armenia
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