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Located in West Asia on the Armenian Highlands, it is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran to the south. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with fast flowing rivers, and few forests. The land rises to 4,090 metres above sea level at Mount Aragats. The climate in Armenia is markedly highland continental. Summers are dry and sunny, lasting from June to mid-September. Evening breezes blowing down the mountains provide a welcome refreshing and cooling effect. Springs are short, while autumns are long. Autumns are known for their vibrant and colourful foliage. Winters are quite cold with plenty of snow. Winter sports enthusiasts enjoy skiing down the hills of Tsakhkadzor, located thirty minutes outside Yerevan.

Armenia

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Armenia: A journey through millennia

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Old but gold: The capital city Yerevan

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Sevan: The pearl of Armenia

Quindío

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Byurakan observatory: The universe from Armenia

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Armenian carpets: When art meets culture

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Yenokavan & Lastiver: Ecotourism & Extreme tourism

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Armenian Lavash: The longest bread you’ve ever seen

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Tatev & Tatever: Half-step below the sky

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Vorotan gorge: Great adventures in a small country

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Traditional dishes: Food made with love. Part 1

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The Stone Lake

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Fortress Amberd: On top of the world

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Ecotourism in Kapan & Arajadzor

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The singing apricot tree of Armenia: Duduk

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Pagan temple Garni- the summer residence of Armenian kings

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Geghard Monastery- carved out of rock

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Carahunge- the sound of stones

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Azerbaijan is home to a vast variety of landscapes. Over half of Azerbaijan's land mass consists of mountain ridges, crests and plateaus. The rest of Azerbaijan's terrain consists of plains and lowlands. There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country: The walled city of Baku with the Shirvanshah's Palace and Maiden Tower, as well as the Rock Art Cultural Landscape of Gokustan. You should also go see Neft Daşları, a city above the sea, the first operating offshore oil platform in the world, located 55 km from the nearest shore in the Caspian Sea. Across 300 locations in the country, mud volcanoes erupt, making up more than half the total throughput globally. Caspian Hyrcanian forests can be found near the Iranian border. And finally, Tears of Kyapaz, a string of seven idyllic mountain lakes, are accessible near Mount Kyapaz and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijan

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Khndzoresk- cave village in Armenia

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Traditional dishes- the taste of Armenia. part 2

Gyumri

It borders Turkey to the west, and Georgia to the north. It’s capital and largest city is Gyumri. The province is mainly dominated by the Ashotsk Plateau at the north and the Shirak Plain at the centre and the south. The Bazum and Pambak mountains surround the vast plains from the east. Besides all of this nature interest, many tourists visit the region for the cultural heritage: fortresses, archaeological sites, churches, monasteries… Do not miss the 7th century Harichavank Monastery, a must-see destination.

Shirak

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Gyumri: Cultural Armenia

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Chess in Armenia

Dilijan

The capital of the province is Ijevan. Main reasons for visiting the region are its cultural heritage and natural monuments. Dilijan is one of the most touristic destinations. It is known for its sanatoriums and mineral water. If you like old villages, make a stop in Achajur, Gosh, Teghut or Yenokavan village. Dilijan National Park, the Akhnabad Taxus Grove Sanctuary, the Arjatkhelni Hazel Sanctuary, the Gandzakar Sanctuary, the Ijevan Sanctuary and the Zikatar Sanctuary are listed among protected areas. If you like ecotourism, do not hesitate to stop by the Gosh Lake, the Parz Lake or the Ijevan Dendropark.

Tavush

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Why do young internationals go to Diljan?

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Tsitsernakaberd: Armenian Genocide Memorial

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Tsaghkazard: How do Armenians celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem?

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Armenian folk dances

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Lake Parz

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Dilijan- city in a forest

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Yerevan wine days

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Hike Dilijan National Park

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Cafesjian centre for the arts

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The Saint Gregory of Narek and the cultural center named after him

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Teryan Cultural Center

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Holy Ejmiadzin: the place where the Only Begotten descended

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The mystery behind the Armenian alphabet

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Hambardzman ton- how do young girls predict their future in Armenia

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Kids have fun in Yerevan

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The Matenadaran- repository of ancient manuscripts in Yerevan

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Levon’s divine underground

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Mozrov Cave - a gift from nature

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Only for extreme hikers - The Khosrov Forest State Reserve

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Armenian hidden gems: Marzpetuni fortress and Lori fortress

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The biggest caves of the South Caucasus: Bear & Magil

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A cave with seven stone doors in Aragatsotn

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Fun festival in Armenia - Sheep shearing

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Hidden gems - Goshavank Monastery and Lake Gosh

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Jermuk: a city-sanatorium

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IT get-together: join the BarCamp in Armenia

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Halotherapy in the Armenian salt mines

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Aurora international humanitarian prize in Armenia

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Summer chill-out rooftop bars in Yerevan. Part 1

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Summer chill-out rooftop bars in Yerevan. part 2

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The wettest holiday ever - Vardavar in Armenia

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Dive into the best pools in Yerevan

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The best beer spots in Yerevan

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Hidden places for drinks in Yerevan

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The best wine corners of the capital city Yerevan

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Where to find unique souvenirs in Yerevan? - Vernissage

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Start exploring Armenia from its History Museum

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World-known Armenian Cognac - Ararat Brandy

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Khor Virap, a treasure of Armenia to reveal

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Tsaghkadzor - a spa & resort town for all seasons

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Zvartnots Cathedral, an open-air museum

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Medieval Monasteries - Sanahin and Haghpat

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Haghartsin, the monastery of the “soaring eagle”

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World-class Opera & Ballet in Armenia

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Art at its best in Armenia

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Two unique galleries in Yerevan

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What to see at the National Gallery of Armenia

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A great artist of Armenia - Martiros Saryan

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Touch the sky from the Noravank Monastery

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Cozy places to try sweets in Yerevan

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The best spots for breakfast in Yerevan

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Take a photo in Armenian national dress Taraz

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Monuments worth seeing in Yerevan

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Two famous parks in Yerevan

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What to see in Vayots Dzor province of Armenia?

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The city of Ijevan and its surroundings

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Exploring the arboretums in Armenia

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Yerevan Zoo & Exotariums

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Ice-skating in Yerevan

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Small lakes in Armenia

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Great memories from Machanents toun in Ejmiadzin

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The best yoga studios in Yerevan

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Winter fun for kids and adults in Yerevan

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SPA centers in Yerevan

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Joyful time in Yerevan: Visiting the Hippodrome

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A Soviet park in modern Yerevan

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Historical and mysterious Noratus khachkar cemetery

I’m Lusine from Armenia. I like to travel and explore new places. Being interested in art, culture, music and sports, I’ll try to share with you comprehensive information on that, to help you plan your next trip to my country. Itinari is for me a great opportunity to share with you my world, my thoughts and ideas. I will show you Armenia the way I see it.

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