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Lori, is a province (marz) of Armenia. It is located in the north of the country, bordering Georgia. Vanadzor is the capital and largest city of the province. Other important towns include Stepanavan, Alaverdi, and Spitak. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Haghpat Monastery and Sanahin Monastery and the well-preserved Akhtala Monastery, where Armenians, Georgians, and Greeks make an annual pilgrimage on September 20–21