Armenia Tourism

If you think how to spend your vacation we want to offer something special for you. Think about Armenia, one of the cradles of the ancient culture. The other name for it is Hayastan. This is the right place to go if you wish to see many masterpieces that were created in the ancient times.

Where is Armenia? How can I find Armenia map? These questions are frequently asked when we start speaking about Armenia tourism. Such questions are understandable because this sector started developing in this small and beautiful country not long ago. In spite of it the tourism sector is developing rather fast. Not many people are aware about the existence of this country, located on the territory of the post-Soviet country, therefore the adventures are going to be even more thrilling than you expected them to be. This is something you are not familiar with and it does not look like any other country. Armenia is unique and its heritage sites became the landmarks that make this tourist destination rather popular among tourists coming here from all over the globe.

There are a lot of monuments there that date back to Middle Ages. Such places of interest are scattered all over the country and you will hardly be able to see them all during one stay. Some of the places received international recognition and got international heritage status. Visit such sites as Haghpat and Sanahin where you will see history in every stone of its architecture. The walls of these monasteries saw the events of the bygone days and though they are not able to speak they create certain spirit that is felt by tourists coming there. Such profound insight into the history of the country will help you to learn more about Armenia and understand the contemporary country better.

But you should not think that only monuments make this country interesting. There are some natural attractions that make Armenia an intriguing destination for foreign visitors. People come here to see hot springs of Arzni and Jermuk, to get treatment at water resorts of Lake Sevan, to walk in the forests of Aghveran, Dilijan, Tsaghkadzor, Gugark and Bjurakan. If you go to the southeastern part of the country you will be able to enjoy the beauty of cliffs and to visit the caves that were naturally formed there. This country has much to offer therefore this is a great tourist destination. Do not doubt that you will be able to get excellent vacation as you travel around Armenia.

You will be surprised to meet sophisticated people on this amazing land. As you go to Armenia Yerevan is going to be the first city that you will visit. This is capital of the country located near the marvelous mountain Ararat. If you remember the Biblical history and Noah’s Ark chronicle then you should know that Ararat is the place where the arch landed after the Great Flood was over. Ararat is a symbol of Armenia though is it situated in Turkey. When you come to the place, you will need Yerevan map, which will guide you as you try to see this place in all its beauty. The tourist agent will help you to find the right hotel but do not hurry there as you go by car from Yerevan airport. Make a tour around the city, which is really wonderful, so it is worth your effort even if you are very tired after the flight.

There are hoteles en Armenia for different types of clients. Every customer will find the one to meet his requirements, and even the most fastidious client will be satisfied with high level of service provided there. In some of them you will find luxurious rooms at a nice price. If you succeed to find such hotel Armenia will look more alluring for you.

armenian philharmonic orchestra

Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra

The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra was formed some 70 years ago in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia. Today the more than one-hundred piece ensemble makes it home in the Khachaturian Hall in central Yerevan. As the leading symphony orchestra in Armenia, it routinely performs weekly concerts in Khachaturian Hall. The Armenian Philharmonic is a unique [...]

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Armenia Metropol hotel over view
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Metropol Hotel 4*

Superior Business Class Hotel equipped to handle all types of Business and social functions. Conveniently located for major roads and easy ride from airport. Located at the gateway of the Armenian capital, hotel has got a convenient access to the main roads and it takes some fifteen minutes drive from the airport. The windows of hotel [...]

Jermuk mineral water galley
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Jermuk

Jermuk (Djermuk, Safolar) – this resort town is in Vayotz Ashkharh (Armenian word for “world”). It is 163 km far from Yerevan. The name “Jermuk” originates from the mineral sources, which spring here, and means “hot water”. Seven sources were explored here in 1982 and all of them are of curative value. They mainly treat [...]

garni temple in snow
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When To Go To Armenia? Seasons and weather.

Each season has its own rewards. It is hard to say when the best time to visit Armenia is. Summer (June-August) Summer is considered In-Season in Armenia. Beginning in June, the spring-time rains continue in the middle mountain and upper elevation areas, but soon fade in the Ararat Valley. The wildflowers that cover the lower [...]

Road to Sisian
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Sisian

Sisian is in Zangezour region and borders, mainly, on Iran. It is 6km to south of the Yerevan – Goris – Stepanakert highway and expands on both banks of the Vorotan River. The town and the surroundings are very rich in archaeological and architectural monuments. The “Zorakarer” fortress-settlement is the ancient one (3-2mil. BC). The [...]

Noradouz Khachkars
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Noradouz

Its numerous monuments distinguish this ancient settlement in Gegharkounik region, on the shores of Sevan Lake. Visiting this site you cannot help admiring the medieval churches and monasteries such as Astvatsatsin (St.Vergin, IXc.) and Grigor Lousavorich (the Illuminator, IX-X cc), the establisher of Christianity as a State religion in Armenia. The most attractive is the [...]

Amberd Fortress Castle
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Amberd Fortress Castle

According to N. Tokarski, the Kamsarakan family built the fortress and a part of the wall in the 7th century. The other parts of the citadel, referring back to the 10th century, belong to the Pahlavouni Dukes. In the times of the Bagratouni Kings the Citadel of Amberd was one of the most important strategic [...]

Zvartnots temple ruins
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Zvartnots

The ruins of this early medieval monument lie on the Yerevan – Echmiadzin motorway. Nerses Catholcos built the establisher of the Christianity in Armenia it in 641-643,on the site where the Armenian King Trdat met Grigor Lousavorich (Illuminator), the establisher of the Christianity in Armenia. This fine construction is now destroyed but remains of the [...]

Sardarapat
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Sardarapat

Sardarapat is in Armavir region, near the border with Turkey. This memorial complex was built to commemorate the battle between Armenia and Turkey on 24 May 1918. The Turkish government’s aim was to capture and unite not only Western and Eastern Armenia and Transcaucasus but also to bring to the end its plan of genocide [...]

Metsamor
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Metsamor

Early Iron Age settlement of Metsamor with a small but rich archaeological museum, is not far from Echmiadzin. The summit of the mound has an early first millennium BC sanctuary, and there are important remains of pits used for gravitational separation of iron from slag. A little further is a hill with 3rd millennium BC [...]