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12/06/2021

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17/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia🇦🇲 🗻 ☀️
𝟴. 𝗧𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
Any tourist after the trip to Armenia mentions the kindness and hospitality of the locals. Armenians are people with open and warm heart; they are so glad to meet their foreign guests and try to do everything for making them feel as comfortable as possible. It is not surprising if during your trip, you will find yourself visiting some Armenian family the members of which will treat you and then send home with lots of goodies. If you need help, feel free to approach the locals on the street and ask questions. Armenians have a good command of the Russian language, and many speak English, so communication will not cause a problem. It is possible that after your trip, you will get good friends and acquaintances, who will wait for your return to their beloved homeland!

14/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia🇦🇲 🗻 ☀️
𝟳. 𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗱𝘂𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
It is impossible to imagine the Armenian national music without the duduk. The music of duduk is sad and heartwarming, it represents singing mountains, crying graybeards, and laughing children. This modest-looking instrument made of apricot wood has extremely touching and soulful sound. Already hundreds of years its music has been accompanying all the important events in the life of the Armenian people: weddings and funerals, birth and baptism. Most recently, duduk was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visiting Armenia you will be able not only to enjoy its touching music but also to buy this instrument as a souvenir at the famous ”Vernissage” fair situated a 6-minute walk from the Republic Square.

13/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia🇦🇲 🗻 ☀️
𝟲. 𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱
Perhaps, it is already a well-known fact that the most delicious apricots grow in Armenia! And the most common version about the origin of this golden fruit states that it has Armenian origin. In Latin apricots name sounds like “Prunus armeniaca”, which means “Armenian plump”. If you want to enjoy the aroma of this sunny fruit, visit Armenia in summer, as its season starts in June and lasts till the end of July. At this time, all the shops and supermarket counters are filled with sweet Armenian apricots (of course, if the harvest was good).

12/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia🇦🇲 🗻 ☀️
𝟱. 𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻
Yerevan is a cozy pink city, which history dates back to 2790 years. It is beautiful both day and night, however, the evening city has a special attraction. Evening lights are turned on, and you can go to the center of the capital and visit its “heart” – the Republic Square. Every day from May to October lots of people gather at the square to enjoy colorful and spectacular musical fountains. This show is the favorite attraction of both locals and tourists. The program includes classical masterpieces, national music, modern rock and pop, and the end is always accompanied by the song of Charles Aznavour “Eternal Love”. In the evening, you can also go to the Opera Theater, where there are always lots of people. There you will find various cozy cafes and even a vast playground for riding on the rollers. The other place that amazes its visitors at night is Northern Avenue. Here you can have a good walk, visit nice cafes and restaurants and just have a lot of fun!

11/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia🇦🇲 🗻 ☀️
𝟰. 𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱
Even if you do not have much time to travel around Armenia, try to necessarily visit the monastery of Tatev. It is located at a distance of 253 km from Yerevan, which will take about 4 hours ride by car. The road is long, but it’s worth it – you will go to the south of Armenia through the scenic mountains, alpine meadows, and waterfalls. The monastery of Tatev was built right on the edge of a cliff and looks amazingly at the background of the surrounding nature. You can get to the monastery by cableway “The rings of Tatev”. It was built not long ago and is the longest in the world as its length is 5 km! The cableway stretches over the picturesque gorge of the river Vorotan, and takes you straight to the monastery.

10/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia🇦🇲 🗻 ☀️
𝟯. 𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻
Lake Sevan is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. It is located at an altitude of about 1900 meters above sea level, and when you stand on its bank, sometimes it seems that the water surface is about to touch the sky. Due to its beauty, Sevan is called “the pearl of Armenia”, and due to a huge size – “Armenian sea”. The area around the lake is a great place for a holiday or weekend. The best time for visiting it is, of course, the summer when the water is warm enough and spending a hot day near the water is a real delight. On Sevan peninsula, you can visit the majestic monastery of Sevanavank, built in 874. And on the west side there is no less beautiful monastery – Hayravank. The local cuisine full of fish dishes has great popularity. Here the most delicious fish ishkhan (Armenian trout) is bred.

07/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia 🇦🇲
𝟮. 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲
The history of Armenia dates back to 4110. The travelers visiting this country will be able to get in touch with both modernity and the past millennium. And all this on such a small territory! This country is also the first one on the world that adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301. And now the unique architectural monuments of Christianity can be seen everywhere! Armenian temples and monasteries do not have such exquisite design, as, for example, the Gothic creations, but they are so majestic that visiting them you feel special unique reverence. It is impossible to know the soul of Armenia without visiting these remarkable places. Take a tour to Geghard, Tatev, Noravank, Sevanavank, Haghpat, Echmiadzin Cathedral and feel the magnificent soul of Armenia.

06/05/2021

Top 8 reasons to visit Armenia🇦🇲 🗻 ☀️
𝟭. 𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁🗻
It’s already worth visiting Armenia because of its majestic and unique Mount Ararat. Ararat is a symbol of the homeland for all Armenians and despite the fact that now it is not situated on the territory of Armenia, it is exactly from here that opens the most exciting and unforgettable view of this sacred mountain. According to the Bible, Noah’s Ark stopped at this mountain after the World Flood. After the water of the flood had completely gone, Noah came down and settled in the Ararat valley. That’s why Armenians have such respect to this Biblical Mount, and the climbing to it is considered a pilgrimage to the holy places. If you go up to the top of the Cascade, you’ll get a completely unforgettable view of both Mount Ararat and Yerevan. But still, for those who want to truly enjoy the magnificent views, it is best to go to the monastery of Khor Virap. The road will take you about one hour drive from Yerevan, but the memories will last a lifetime. It is difficult to move look away from the mountain and being surrounded by such beauty, it will become clear why for Armenian Ararat is more than just a beautiful mountain.

12/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
10. Complete your impression of Yerevan city visiting Megerian carpet factory-discover the world of hand-made and original rugs all with their unique patterns and long history of development behind.

09/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
9. Savour authentic Armenian dinner at one of the best local restaurants like Sherep, Tavern, Lavash, Vostan, Tsirani and Chinar.

08/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
8. Shop for local hand-made items! Vernisage-this is a great place to sn**ch up a variety of traditional Armenian art work, such as rugs, wood carvings, paintings, musical instruments and jewelry.

07/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
7. You can't leave Armenia without visiting ArArAt brandy factory. This is what people call real Armenian flavor!

06/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
6. The real touch of the culture comes in our dances, songs and music. So on Sunday you can head to Saint Zoravor church for the holy liturgy. Then feel another improvised version of Armenian music at Malkhaz Jazz club or Kami club.

05/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
5. Yerevan is a city of museums and visiting some of them is a must. So History Museum, Matenadaran-manuscript depository, Genocide museum or Sergei Parajanov museum should be in your priority list.

02/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
4. Want to immerse into the local culture? Then Gum market is the right place for you to feel the Armenian hospitality, opennes and enjoying the original display of Armenian fresh and dried fruits.

01/04/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
3. Highly Recommended! Your first impression of the city you can get right here at Cascade Complex-it is a uniques combination of beautiful view of the city and the Holy Mountain ArArAt plus modern art.

31/03/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
2. To feel the endless energy of the city you need to have a walking tour in Yerevan. Walking around the city centre is a phenomenal way to see the history of the city, from the ancient times up to now.

30/03/2021

Must- Do Things in Armenia🇦🇲🗻
1. Be awed by the beautiful ancient churches & ruins
Armenia is the first country to have adopted Christianity as its state religion back in the 301AD (more than 1,700 years ago!). A lot of these churches built back then have been restored and today, you’ll be able to visit the sites of these awe-inspiring millennium old monasteries. You can imagine the immense amount of rich history of these churches that dates way back into the past.
Some of these beautiful ancient churches include the impressive Geghard Monastery, an ancient cave monastery where the entire church was carved inside a rock mountain, Khor Virap Monastery where St. Gregory the Illuminator was kept imprisoned in a deep pit for 13 years, Tatev Monastery and etc.

30/03/2021

🇦🇲Armenia is usually not the first country that will come into your mind when you’re deciding on your next travel destination but we are going to change that.
Here are some very interesting things to do in Armenia and hopefully you’ll be convinced to explore Armenia next! 😎

21/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
20. This list can be endless, but if you are short in time, pass your last day in Yerevan to fix the whole warmth, flavor and friendly atmosohere of Armenia in your hearts!

20/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
19. Zorats Karer / Carahunge
The prehistoric archaeological site, often called “the Armenian Stonehenge”, consists of 223 massive stones (84 of them have a circle hole drilled in the upper part) and is one of the most mysterious places in the country. The name Carahunge means “speaking stones” in Armenian – on a windy day, it seems like the stones give a sound.
40 stones create a circle that is believed to be the remnant of the temple dedicated to the pagan god of the sun. Other sources claim this is the ancient observatory or the cemetery. Numerous investigations took place at Zorats Karer but no one really knows what was the purpose of the stones.

19/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
18. The Alphabet Monument - Located on the side of the road north of Yerevan, near the village Saghmosavan, you can find here 39 giant Armenian letters carved of the stone and decorated in the local motifs.
The Armenian alphabet was created by Mesrop Mashtots at the beginning of the 5th century and consist of one of the most unique and beautiful letters you will ever see.
At the monument, the letters are strewn around and are such fun things to see and admire. In the back, you will see the statue of Mesrop Mashtots carefully looking after his work.
The monument was created in 2005, to commemorate the 1600th birthday of the Armenian alphabet. The location might seem to be random but the final resting place of Mesrop Mashtots isn’t far away from the place.

18/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
17. Saghmosavank Monastery- the beautiful monastery complex from the 13th century, is worth a visit not only for its interesting architecture but also for the stunning location on the cliff above the deep gorge of Kasagh river.
The interior is rather austere and delicate, with bare walls and only a few low-key decorations. What makes it unique is the cross-winged domed structure with two-floor annexes in all the corners of the building, a similar one to the nearby monastery Hovhannavank.

17/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
16. Amberd - the name of the fortress means “fortress in the clouds” in Armenian language and that is very accurate as the site is located 2.300 meters above the sea level, on the slopes of Mount Aragats, the highest mountain in the country.
The citadel was built between the 10th and 13th century and used to be one of the most important defense points on the Armenian territory.
Today you can still admire the remnants of the fortress as well as Vahramashen Church from the 11th century, the bathhouse and the hidden passage to the river Arkashen.

16/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
15. Sanahin Monastery complex is located not far from Haghpat Monastery and shares with it the inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was built in a similar time and for a similar purpose as Haghpat and is yet another architectural masterpiece in Armenia.
The name of the monastery, Sanahin, translates as “this one is older than that one”, probably to emphasize that it was created before Haghpat. In the monastery complex, there are 16 buildings and objects, including St. Gregory and St. Harutyun chapels as well as numerous khachkars decorated mostly in plants’ motives.

15/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
14. Haghpat Monastery
The beautiful monastery, located near the city Alaverdi in Lori Province, close to the Georgian border, was built between the 10th and 13th centuries during the rule of the Bagratid’s dynasty. In the Middle Ages, it used to play an important role as the religious, spiritual, educational, cultural and scientific center.
Some sources say that the first monastery in this place was built in the 4th century, on the ruins of the pagan temple. The monastery complex is surrounded by medieval walls. Inside you can find four churches, the library, the bell tower, the tomb, and numerous khachkars.
The main church, the Cathedral of Surb Nishan, was completed at the very end of the 10th century and shows the typical Armenian architecture from that period.
The location of the Haghpat complex was chosen on purpose, halfway on the hillside, overlooking Debed River. Haghpat Monastery is another site in Armenia that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

14/03/2021

MUST-GO places in ARMENIA🇦🇲☀️🗻
13. In the Syunik region located about 200km from Yerevan, you’ll find one of the oldest and most popular megalithic sites of Armenia called Karahunj or Zorats Karer (‘army of stones’). It is located on a plateau at an altitude of 1,770m and consists of more than 200 stones each of which has holes 5cm in diameter. This construction remains a mystery for scientists who have different versions concerning its origins and use – the most popular version states that the construction dates back to the 6th century BC and served as an observatory for star-watching.