Editing Aragatsotn Province (section)

===Tourism===
[[File:Kari Lake.jpg|thumb|left|[[Mount Aragats]] and [[Lake Kari]] at the Aragats Alpine Sanctuary]]
[[File:Byurakan.jpg|thumb|The Byurakan Observatory]]
Aragatsotn is a major centre for [[ecotourism]] and the lovers of [[extreme tourism]]. Aragats is the highest mountain in modern-day Armenia. It is a single extinct volcano consisting of 4 peaks: the northern (4090 m.), western (4080 m.), eastern (3916 m.), and southern (3879 m.) peaks. Thus, it frequently attracts [[hiking|hikers]] and [[adventure travel]]ers, with its [[Lake Kari|mountain lake of Kari]] situated at a height of 3250 meters.

The well-preserved ancient monasteries and medieval fortresses are also among the main attractions of the province.

Luxury hotels are found in [[Byurakan]], [[Aghtsk]] and [[Ashtarak]]. Byurakan is also home to the [[Byurakan Observatory]].

The [[Mount Aragats]] and [[Lake Kari]] are among the touristic destinations of the province. The government protects the area as a wildlife sanctuary named [[Aragats Alpine Sanctuary]].

The Abaran Battle Memorial and the Armenian Alphabet Park near Aparan are also among the most visited locations in Aragatsotn.