Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Armenia

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If you wish to experience ancient culture and picturesque landscapes, along with warm and open local people, Armenia is the perfect place to visit for your next travels. Visiting Armenia, the so called open-air museum and one of the most ancient countries of the world, you will enjoy the most delicious and organic fruits and vegetables and taste yummy Armenian traditional cuisine, discover breath-taking Christian monasteries and churches, explore Armenian culture during the day and enjoy modern Yerevan at nights.

There are hundreds of reasons to travel in Armenia but here you will find the top 10 reasons why to visit Armenia.

Reason to travel #1: Enjoy The View of Biblical Mount Ararat

It’s impossible to visit the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, without noticing its magnificent natural landmark, Mount Ararat. Ararat is a symbol of homeland for all Armenians. Ararat is known as a Biblical mount. As it is mentioned in the Bible, Noah’s Ark stopped at this mountain after the Great Flood. After the water of the flood had completely gone, Noah came down and settled in the Ararat valley. That is the main reason that Armenians have such reverence to this Biblical Mount. 
The best way to enjoy the amazing view of Mount Ararat is going to the Monastery of Khor Virap where you will feel like you can almost touch the mountain.

Reason to travel #2: Explore The First Christian Country In The World

Armenia is one of the oldest countries in the world with a recorded history of about 3500 years. It was also the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. Today, 97% of the population today are Christians and Armenia has one of the most beautiful churches in the world.

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Reason to travel #3: Places to Visit, Armenia

Armenia is known as the “land of churches”. There are over 3,000 churches and monasteries in the country, giving it the highest concentration of Christian monuments per capita in the world. The very first was the Echmiadzin Cathedral (Armenian Apostolic Church) which became the first Christian cathedral in the world. It is impossible to know the soul of Armenia without visiting the remarkable places. Take a tour to Geghard, Tatev, Noravank, Sevanavank, Haghpat, Echmiadzin Cathedral and feel the magnificent soul of Armenia.

Reason to travel #4: Yerevan – the cool and funky capital of the Caucasus

There are not so many cities in the world that can boast about being older than Rome. One of such cities is Yerevan – the capital of Armenia. It has very old history dating back to 782 BC.
Yerevan is a great example of the architecture from the Soviet Times. The buildings are concrete and massive, streets are wide and the city center square is very spacious.
The city is sometimes known as ‘The Pink City’. Most buildings are designed with tuff – a pink volcanic stone that has become symbolic of Yerevan. 
Yerevan is one of the major tourist destinations. Yerevan is a more beautiful city by night. Hundreds of indoor and outdoor cafes with live music, concert halls and theaters, hotels and restaurants, discos, supermarkets, offices, night clubs and casinos make downtown a favorite place both for city hosts and tourists.
Yerevan, the ancient metropolis has a fine heart that never closes for guests.

Reason to travel #5: Take the longest cableway in the world

One of the must-see places in Armenia is Tatev Monastery, the jewel of medieval Armenian architecture built in the 9th-13th centuries. The best way to get to the Monastery is by cableway “The Wings of Tatev”. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest reversible cableway in the world  (5752 m), and is also the shortest and most impressive route to mystic and beautiful Tatev Monastery.
The unforgettable flight takes 12 minutes above the gorge of the fierce Vorotan River. You can enjoy unbelievable and breathtaking views of Armenian nature, an old monastic complex deep in the gorge below, the devil's bridge and the underlying gushing river with its pools of healing waters.

Reason to travel #6: Enjoy the Beauty of Lake Sevan

One of the best places to visit Armenia is Lake Sevan. Blue-green Lake Sevan is one of Armenia’s most stunning natural gems. Located 6,200 feet above sea level, is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world. Covering about a sixth of Armenia’s territory, the brilliant lake is a favorite resort for locals and a beloved national treasure.
Lake Sevan has different types of water-based activities for extreme-sports enthusiasts: you can swim, jet-ski and wind-surf along the lake. Boat rides on the lake are also available if you would like to experience different parts of it.
But swimming and water sports are not the only attractions, the 9th century Sevanavank Monastery, Noratus cemetery and solitary Hayravank monastery are close by, so you will not get bored during the weekend at Lake Sevan!

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Reason to travel #7: Taste The Most Ancient Cuisine In The South Caucasus

Armenian cuisine is one of the oldest in the South Caucasus. Armenian cuisine is a perfect example of how history influences the culinary traditions being a creative cross-pollination of culinary influences from Greek and Turkish to Georgian and Middle Eastern. The dishes here are diverse and delicious thanks to the use of spices, herbs, and wildflowers. 
In Armenia and especially in Yerevan, there are many traditional restaurants offering a great choice of local dishes. Juicy barbecued meat— called khorovats — and stuffed grape leaves (tolma) are favorites on restaurant menus. Another Armenian specialty is spas (creamy soup prepared with Armenian yogurt) and if you’re here in winter, try “The Armenian Winter Soup” Khash.
Don’t forget to sample creamy homemade Armenian yogurt (matsun), cheeses and try the taste of Armenian gata for a tasty dessert. 
No Armenian dinner table is complete without freshly baked lavash bread. Being an important cornerstone of Armenian cuisine, it was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Reasons to travel #8: Feel Armenian Hospitality

Armenians have long been well-known for being generous to outsiders as a result of the country’s historical location on the Silk Road.
Armenians are people with open and warm heart; 
they are so glad to meet their foreign guests and try to do everything to make them feel as comfortable as possible. For example, it won’t be surprising at all, if strangers invite you to their apartment to treat delicious Armenian dishes or volunteer to show you the city and the sights. The offers are symbols of friendship and must never be refused. 

Reason to travel #9: Feel Real Adrenaline

Armenia is known as a mountainous country with a number of uncharted routes, exotic nature and modest villages. If you are an extreme sports lover, there are a number of adventure activities to do in Armenia such as paragliding, mountaineering, ski sports, snowboarding, rock climbing, trekking, Jeep tours and others. Summer is the best time for trekking and hiking. The best time to visit Armenia is in winter as the country has excellent conditions for ski and snowboard lovers. 

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Reason to travel #10: Travel with Peace of Mind

If you want to travel with peace of mind, don’t look any further and book your trip to Armenia!
Armenia, being one of the smallest and safest countries in the world, boasts of a very low crime rate. Armenians stand out in the world with their sincere desire to help each other, tourists in particular. If you need assistance, feel free to approach the locals on the street and ask questions. Armenians have an excellent command of Russian and in Yerevan many speak English. 

Armenia is a fascinating country worth visiting. The lists of must-see places, must-try activities, must-taste and things to do is endless, so your trip in Armenia will be full of unforgettable moments.


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