In Odzun village of Alaverdi region the famous Odzun church is situated. It was built in 6-7cc by catholicos Hovhan Odznetsi (from Odzun). The church is a domed basilica and has vaulted halls.
The Russian Orthodox church of Vanadzor is located in the center of the city. Built in 1893-95, it was designed by architect Pomerantsev and is a small-size copy of St. Sofia Cathedral in Istanbul.