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Aram Khachaturian Museum (Yerevan) Exploring the streets of Yerevan, be sure to visit the museum of Armenian musician an...
27/03/2023

Aram Khachaturian Museum (Yerevan) Exploring the streets of Yerevan, be sure to visit the museum of Armenian musician and author of many musical works Aram Khachaturian. For his services to his homeland the Armenian leaders decided to create a museum in honor of the honorary citizen.
The basis for the museum was the house, where Aram lived, when he was passing through Yerevan. The shape of the mansion hadn't undergone any particular changes, only a two-storey annex in the garden was added. And the facade was transformed with five massive arches that resemble tuning forks.

The Blue Mosque (city of Yerevan) No tour in Yerevan is complete without a visit to the Blue Mosque. Nowadays it is the ...
27/03/2023

The Blue Mosque (city of Yerevan) No tour in Yerevan is complete without a visit to the Blue Mosque. Nowadays it is the only Muslim temple in the country that is in operation. Having a great architectural and historical value, this edifice has become a symbol of Iranian-Armenian friendship.
It is difficult to find other places of interest in Armenia that have such a size. The total area once allocated for the construction of the temple is 7 thousand square meters. The high (unfortunately, today it is the only one) minaret rises as much as 24 meters above the ground.

Mount Ararat (Armenian Highlands, Turkey) Any native to Armenia, when asked "What to see in Armenia?" will answer - Moun...
26/03/2023

Mount Ararat (Armenian Highlands, Turkey) Any native to Armenia, when asked "What to see in Armenia?" will answer - Mount Ararat. It is the main symbol of Armenia, despite the fact that Ararat is located on the territory of Turkey. According to legend, Noah's Ark found its last resting place at the foot of the mountain. To this day on a volcanic massif the search for its remains continues, but so far they are inconclusive. Despite the common name of Ararat, natives are used to calling the mountain Masis. If you want to see the sights of Armenia, you simply can't do without a visit to Mount Ararat.

Matenadaran (city of Yerevan) Historical sites of Armenia have always attracted a large number of tourists. The museum o...
23/03/2023

Matenadaran (city of Yerevan) Historical sites of Armenia have always attracted a large number of tourists. The museum of ancient manuscripts in Yerevan should top the list of must-see places in this country. This fascinating collection of ancient manuscripts resonates not only with scholars visiting for academic purposes but also with ordinary visitors. Here one can see the first translations of the Bible into Armenian, works on medicine, geometry and history. Strikingly beautiful miniatures and titles, made by ancient artists, elegant covers, made of precious metals, will make one forget for a long time about the noise of the XXI century outside the window.

22/03/2023

🤝🇦🇲 Diana Abgar (Anahit Abgaryan/Aghabekyan) became the first female ambassador in the world after being appointed as the of the First Republic of to and the Far East in July of 1920.

Diana Abgar helped many Armenian refugees and would personally handle their documents during negotiations with Japanese authorities and consuls and thus make the refugees’ journey easier. She used her business as an office for a diplomatic mission for the sake of Armenian refugees, while her house was used as a temporary shelter. The status of an ambassador gave her an additional opportunity to speak on behalf of Armenian refugees and try to help them. Diana Abgar wrote 9 books on the Armenian .

If you do not want to travel far to see one of the "places of power", go to Armenia. 223 stones, each weighing about 10 ...
22/03/2023

If you do not want to travel far to see one of the "places of power", go to Armenia. 223 stones, each weighing about 10 tons, arranged vertically - this mysterious ancient monument on the territory of Armenia still causes a lot of controversy about its origin. The most popular theory is that it is an ancient observatory. Even older than the English Stonehenge. Some historians attribute to her the age of 5 thousand years, others - 7 thousand. Scientists came to the conclusion that Karahunj was also used as a temple of the sun god, which was worshiped by the ancient Armenians, and as a university.

Goshavank Monastery (Gosh village) If you are looking for something to see in Armenia, go to Goshavank Monastery. This i...
21/03/2023

Goshavank Monastery (Gosh village) If you are looking for something to see in Armenia, go to Goshavank Monastery. This is one of the most popular attractions. The monastery is located 22 kilometers from Dilijan bus station. It is a medieval complex, which is surrounded by deep oak forests. No walls were built around the monastery, so it is surrounded by simple rural buildings. The monastery is built in the classical style. Here you will not see pretentious decorative elements. But that's what makes it beautiful - its strictness and minimalism.

St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral (Yerevan) When traveling in Armenia, be sure to visit St. Gregory the Illuminator ...
21/03/2023

St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral (Yerevan) When traveling in Armenia, be sure to visit St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral. It is one of the largest cathedrals erected in memory of St. Gregory the Illuminator. It was he who gave the basis for the spread of Christianity in the country.
Construction was started in 1997 to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity in Armenia and was completed in 2001. Today it is the most significant structure among the attractions of the city. The temple holds relics and relics of the saint, which were returned to the homeland from Italy.

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