Lori Region

Lori marz is the most populated region of Armenia. It stands out due to its comparably humid climate and woods – 30% of it is comprised of forests. This area is very rich in copper and other metals, thus once it was a developed industrial centre. The devastating earthquake of 1988 caused much damage to the industry of this region. The centre of Lori is Vanadzor city which is the 3^rd largest city in Armenia after Yerevan and Gyumri. Lori marz is famous for historical and cultural sites, among which there are two medieval monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin.