Vishaps are ancient mythological beings which are represented in the form of high stone carved images, menghirs. Vishaps are extended in mythologies of the countries of Armenian upland and Forward Asia. Originally vishaps were deities or spirits of water and, possibly, have been connected with kuro-araksian archaeological culture. The people who occupied the Armenian uplands […]
The Fabulous Flavor of Armenian Wine & Brandy
“Who didn’t take pleasure in the Armenian brandy, he wasn’t implicated in the harmony of the most palatable and substantial drink. Armenia, which, in my option, is an open-air museum, is unique and exceptional country also with its wines and brandies.” Rockwell Kent, American painter & writer. Armenian Wine Although no one knows for sure, the […]
Tourism in Armenia
Is there anything in the world better to do than to travel, to travel always discovering something new and revealing the most interesting and perfect things in the world. Armenia is a big mystery that is to be revealed gradually and continuously. So, let’s travel and discover it together. Armenia gives all the tourist wide […]
The world of natural stone sculptures
Armenia is land of stones. Having clearly expressed mountainous relief Armenia is distinguished with the difficult geological structure and great variety. During thousands of years geological processes and meteoric influences, especially gusts of wind gave birth to natural stone sculptures which are rare and unique geological monuments of nature. They are miraculous natural formations and have […]
Wine Festival in Areni Village
From immemorial times wine has been symbolic for Armenians and now it is the ornament of Armenian tables. Praise to wine which helps us to come back to the roots of mankind and reclaim the wisdom of our grandfathers. Armenia can easily be called the homeland of wine. Armenian wine has over 3000 year old […]
Aragats Mountain: The Hearth of Mountain Climbing in Armenia
Armenia is famous in the world for numerous cultural and historical memorials, medieval architectural monuments of universal value and picturesque places. But other pleasant surprises and new openings are waiting for those who want to explore Biblical Land- Armenia. Armenian mountains and gorges made our fortresses and castles inaccessible for many centuries.
Yerevan City Tour
Yerevan, as an ancient cultural and historical city attractive for tourism, has great potential to offer various competitive tourism products and high-quality services to international tourism market. The department of Development and Investment Programs of Yerevan Municipality is developing a new framework of offers and projects on improving the appropriate institutional and investment environment. Highlighting the role […]
Armenia As The Adventure Tourism Center
In recent years many specialized types of tourism, including adventure tourism, are rapidly developing in Armenia. Armenia welcomes adventurers who prefer active rest with open doors and offers numerous ways to have an active rest and nice time. Tours to historical and cultural sites and beautiful mountainous landscapes of Armenia meat the amateur and professional tourists […]
Opening the Ropeway from Halidzor to Tatev Monastery
One of the very first emotions that is awakened in us for the Armenian highland is the admiration of nature, though having an experience in working with tourists we must say that they are attracted by the places of interest than in nature, as once an Australian tourist, Ruth Forbes said: “I am much interested in […]
Armavir Region
Between the four-peaked mountain of Aragats and the biblical Mount Ararat, Armenia’s national symbol of remembrance and hope, lie the fertile lowlands of the Armavir region. Armavir is a symphony of beautiful landscapes, wondrous architecture, hospitable traditions, and momentous history, existing in unity and harmony. The Ararat valley is the largest and the most fertile […]