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If I am asked where the place is on the earth that one can come across many miracles, I would name Armenia. Involuntarily you are surprised in such a small place on the earth it is possible to meet such monuments and such people, who can be the ornaments and pride of the whole world....
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Armenia is the land of magic and mysterious legends; this time we will talk about one of the most magical treasures of our country: the mystery of gravity hill of Mt. Aragats. Gravity hills are a type of slope where things seem to move against gravity on their own accord. For instance, if water is...
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Yererouk is an archeological site characterized by the presence of an ancient Armenian church near the village of Anipemza in Shirak Province of Armenia. Yererouk was built on a plateau near the Akhurian River which defines the frontier with Turkey, about 5 km southeast of the ancient city of Ani. The basilica of Yererouk is...
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“Today, as every 18th of May since 1977, the global museum community comes together for the International Museum Day. This year, the celebration is being marked in the most exceptional circumstances since its establishment. It seems like a strange time to celebrate, as thousands of museums remain closed and the uncertainty of what will happen...
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May 28 is celebrated Armenia as the Day of First Republic. On May 28, 1918, the Armenian National Council announced the establishment of the independent Republic of Armenia. Republic Day has been officially celebrated since 1992. It is a symbol of the rebirth of Armenian state. On this day Armenian authorities traditionally visit Sardarapat Monument....
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May 9 is one of the most glorious day in the history of Armenia. On May 9 the Armenian people celebrate the triple holiday: the victory in the Great Patriotic War (II World War), the liberation of Shushi by Armenia during the War of Nagorno Kharabagh and the Day the Anniversary of the Establishment of...
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The Armenian genocide was the systematic killing and deportation of Armenians by the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. In 1915, during World War I, leaders of the Turkish government set in motion a plan to expel and massacre Armenians. By the early 1920s, when the massacres and deportations finally ended, between 600,000 and 1.5 million...
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Dolma
While traveling, among the most vivid impressions people still have smells and tastes. The brightness of the “picture” that you managed to see and admire at a certain moment is momentary and, unfortunately, is very quickly erased from memory. Another thing is tastes and smells, which all life can remind you of a warm summer...
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easter in armenia 2020
The most beloved and anticipated holiday for all Christians is Easter – the Holy Resurrection of Christ. Armenians, as well as Christians of the whole world, await this holiday with trepidation. Easter in Armenian is called Surb Zatik, which means “liberation”, “freedom”. In Armenia, Christians at Easter say: “Christ rose from the dead” and in...
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Ararat mount
Not sure what to see in Armenia and where to make unforgettable photos? Especially for you, we have compiled a list of the most beautiful photography places in Armenia. The most beautiful places in Armenia Jermuk The city of Jermuk is one of the most beautiful places in Armenia, its name comes from the designation...
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