Built along Aghstev river, with unique architecture and lots of green areas, Ijevan is a really nice and cozy town to visit. It’s the administrative center of Tavush region, and is only half an hour north of Dilijan. By the […]
Built along Aghstev river, with unique architecture and lots of green areas, Ijevan is a really nice and cozy town to visit. It’s the administrative center of Tavush region, and is only half an hour north of Dilijan. By the […]
On your way to Echmiadzin, the holy city of Armenia, you can see a huge monument, made of orange tufa. The Musa Ler Memorial is the symbol commemorating the defenders and heroes of Musa Ler defiance during 1915 Armenian Genocide tragic […]
Noratus cemetery is a large field of Armenian khachkars (cross-stones). Cross-stones have a special and sacred meaning for Armenians. The oldest of them date back to 9th century. They were believed to save people’s souls. Noratus is located in Gegharkunik […]
Hnevank means an “old monastery” in Armenian, at it’s a very appropriate name for this monastery. The exact date of the construction is unknown. They say that the church was reconstructed in 12th century. But judging by the church’s architecture […]
Mount Ughtasar (“Camel Mountain”) located in Syunik region is mostly famous for its petroglyph field. These ancient petroglyphs are between four and seven thousand years old. Confusingly low is the popularity of this place among tourists,which can be explained mostly […]
The Blue Mosque is the only functioning mosque in Yerevan. It was built in 18th century were Armenia was under Persian rule. As historian say, the Blue Mosque was built during the reign of Iranian ruler Nadir Shah (1736–47). Later on, during […]
The Lovers’ Park is one of the most favorite places of the locals and the guests of Yerevan. This park is one of the oldest ones in Yerevan. In the 18th century it was called Kozern garden by the name […]
Armenia’s second largest forest preserve, Shikahogh State Preserve, is situated in the south of Armenia, in Syunik region. The Preserve and its two sanctuaries, Zangezur and Plane Grove, make up 29,569 hectares. With numerous gorges and thick forests this place is […]
While travelling in Armenia, you’ll probably be surprised, seeing a stone giant with an “Armenian” nose lying far away. There is a legend, according to which Assyrian Queen Semiramis fell in love with Armenian king Ara Geghetsik (Ara the Handsome), […]
National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History Memorial complex of the heroic battle of Sardarapat are another “must-see” place for those, who are interested in history. The memorial was opened in 1968, 50 years after the battle of Sardarapat. The heroic […]
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