Shikahogh: Plane Grove Sanctuary
This sanctuary comprises the biggest in the Caucasus natural grove of the oriental plane Platanus orientalis. It was established in 1958 by a decree of the ArmSSR Council of Ministers (No. P-341 of 13 September 1958) and now covers the area of 64.2 ha.
Old Shushi photo | Armenian woman riding a Karabakh horse
Betty Londergan: Barev, Armenia!
When I told people I was going to Armenia with Heifer International, the most frequent response was, “Wow, um.. where is that?” So first, the geography lesson: Armenia is just east of Turkey and bordered by Georgia to the North, Azerbaijan to the East, and Iran to the South. Which basically means Armenia is a […]
Armenian national costumes
Dalma Garden Mall
Known as Yerevan’s top shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Dalma Garden Mall is the largest shopping and entertainment center in the region. Convenient location, modern design, and the latest engineering and architectural solutions are aimed to provide comfort for the consumers.
New National hotel opens in Yerevan
The Yerevan city Mayor Taron Margaryan has taken part on Monday in the opening of a boutique-hotel “National Hotel Armenia,” which has 57 comfortable rooms.
Hotel under Hyatt brand to appear in Armenian Jermuk resort in summer-2013
The hotel bearing worldwide famous Hyatt brand Jermuk Hyatt Resort will appear in Armenian resort town Jermuk in summer of 2013, Armenian famous architect, building designer Narek Sargsyan said. The construction of the hotel was launched in 2009. The hotel will have 80 rooms of different categories, SPA-center, water treatment procedures, restaurants, water pools, gyms.
The Celebration of Christmas in Armenia
Christmas is a time when the “Box of Miracles” opens to grant everyone with love, kindness and realization of dreams. Our souls are filled with cherished feelings, strong belief and happy mood. And today, on this festive evening all Christians with their children and even small babies in their arms along with all who await the Savior hurry to the manger […]
Treasures of Artsakh Jermajur Hot Springs
Discover the Healing Traits of the Royal Mineral Sources Natural warm water springs that flow from the underground are considered to be one of the most visited travel destinations in Republic of Nagorno Karabagh. Town Jermajur, located at an altitude of 2200-2400 meters, is rich in natural hot springs. The mineral water springs of Jermajur are known for their healing properties; […]
Vardavar: Water Festival
Vardavar is one of the Armenian national-religious holidays, reborn with Christian faith, which has its deep roots in pagan era. It is celebrated on the 14th Sunday after Easter celebration during the period from 28 June to 1 October. This year we celebrate this great water festival on July 15. In the pagan era this holiday was associated […]