Armenia: ancient, but attractive

Speaking of Armenia we cannot forget the famous phrase that is “Armenia is an open-air museum”. Visiting Armenia means traveling in history and feeling the spirit of more than 41 centuries. Armenia is rich in historical churches, monasteries, monuments and magnificent nature. This is the country that was the first to adopt Christianity as the state religion. Traveling to Armenia you will be surprised by the traditions, culture, religion, arts and crafts, delicious cuisine and sincere hospitality. Above all, the warmth and friendly treatment of the people will make your visit unforgettable. Once you visit Armenia, you will think about your next visit because one visit will not be enough for you.

There are many attractions in Armenia and one of the most famous recent attractions is the Tatev Monastery with its newly built cable car. One of the unique features of the monastery is St. Astvatsadzin 1087, which is built into the wall and is accessed by a steep flight of steps from inside the complex. The monumental Saint Poghos Petros, 895/906 is the focal point of the complex and, as the main cathedral of the principality of Syunik. And, of course, the impressive cable car, called the Wings of Tatev, which is listed in the Guinness World Records book as the longest cable car built in one section. It is 5.7 kilometers long and this cable car runs between Halidzor and Tatev Monastery. It has been under construction for almost 3 years and now it is one of the main attractions for tourists.

The next attraction is Lover’s Park. It is located on Baghramyan avenue. It is a small but very nice and comfortable park. You can spend your time there with your family because it is the best place for children. There are small bridges across small man-made pools of water.

Another newly built tourist attraction is the Church of St. Grigor Lusavorich (Illuminator) in Yerevan. The huge Cathedral is a complex consisting of three churches: the Cathedral (Main Church) with 1700 seats and the Chapels of Saint King Tiridates and Saint Ashkhen the Queen. It is one of the largest and most illuminated churches in Armenia.

If you are fond of walking Northern Avenue is a great place to spend the night. Here you will see modern buildings. They are the most visited streets in Yerevan where young people like to spend their free time. Walking along the Avenue you will see many brand stores and new cafes. If you walk down Northern Avenue, you will appear in Liberty Square and you will see the Opera House. The building was designed by the famous Armenian architect Alexander Tamanian. If you continue walking, you will find Cascade Complex, a giant staircase in Yerevan. Inside the Cascade, below the outside steps are a pair of escalators that run the length of the Cascade, where you can see some amazing modern art. Also be sure to visit the Cafesjian Center for the Arts. At the top of this huge white staircase, you can visit Victory Park, which is full of attractions for your children and you will enjoy the picturesque view of Yerevan and Mount Ararat.

If you walk along Northern Avenue, you will find yourself in the heart of Yerevan, which is Republic Square, where the government buildings are located. And at night you can enjoy the singing and the colored fountains.