Ani Visit the border of Armenia and Turkey to watch the spectacular view of the ruins of the old Armenian city Ani. Harich Tour Tour to the monastery complex Harich and village Harichanaq, discover the life of one of the oldest villages of the Shirak region Harich, and visit the 7th century cemetery. Hiking tour […]
Gyumri Architectural Treasures
St.Astvatsatsin (St.Mary) Church St. Astvatsatsin or Yot Verk (Seven Wounds) Holy Church is one of four houses of God presently serving in Gyumri (St. Nshan, St. Hakob Mtsbinetsi Churches and St. Hripsime Chapel). St. Astvatsatsin is situated in Vardanants Square, on the opposite side of the All Savior Church, destroyed by the earthquake of 1988. […]
Gyumri: Life After Death
The merciless earthquake of December 7, 1988 turned the part of Northern Armenia into mere ruins, taking lives of over 25,000 people. Massive damages were caused to the second largest city of Armenia Gyumri. The earthquake, however, seems went beyond the old Gyumri. “What was before it that stayed, what was after it that went”, like […]