10 Things to Do in Armenia | Armenia Travel Guide 2023
Are you planning to visit Armenia but yo don't have any idea what to do and see? In this video, we'll be showcasing the Top 10 Things to Do including the most amazing and unique aspects of this beautiful country. From its rich history and cultural heritage, to its stunning natural landscapes, there's so much to discover and love about Armenia. And if you looking for something special, a hidden gem then wait until the end and learn what special activity we recommend.
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Chapters:
00:00 Why visiting Armenia
00:58 Experience local cuisine
01:38 Explore Yerevan
02:08 Try armenian wine
02:29 Noratus Cemetery
02:56 Visit old churches
03:40 Cafe Hopping
04:06 Sking at Tsaghkadzor
04:26 Hike at Khosrov Reserve
04:51 Visit Museums
05:35 Khndzoresk Cave
06:03 Yell Extreme Park
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All The Places You Need To See In Lake Sevan | Armenia
In this video, I will be taking you to the best spots on Lake Sevan, a cultural experience you must have. Lake Sevan is a beautiful place with much to explore and I will also be sharing tips on how you can see all the beautiful places on your trip to Lake Sevan.
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Most beautiful places in Armenia | Lake Sevan | 9th century monastery | Armenia Travel guide |EP 2/4
Today we are going to explore the best places to visit in Armenia in 2021!
LAKE SEVAN - Why is it a MUST visit place in Armenia?
In this video I will take you to the HIGHEST source of PUREST drinking water in the WORLD!!
We will explore the city Sevan, try UNIQUE fish of the lake, traditional Armenian food, and visit one of the MOST beautiful Armenian monasteries at the top of the mountain with the BREATHTAKING view to Lake Sevan!!
We also visited Armenian wedding in a monastery and will tell you some local traditions!
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0:00 - The highest source of drinking water
0:08 - The best place in Armenia
0:58 - Trout fish in lake Sevan
1:29 - Lake Sevan
1:37 - Sevanavank Monastery 9th century
2:02 - Armenian traditional wedding
2:22 - City Sevan
2:43 - Siga fish unique Armenian traditional food
3:15 - Armenian local lifestyle
4:20 - The most special drinking fresh water in the mountains
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Armenia Travel - Best Things to do in Armenia | Part 02
Armenia Travel - Best Things to do in Armenia | Part 02
In this video, we’ll continue our overview of the wonderful things to see and do in Armenia. This video will be the 2nd in a two-part series where we’ll discover some of the best places to visit in Armenia, such as Dilijan city, Fioletovo village, the Temple of Garni and much more. We’ll also have a chance to taste the delicious Armenian gata bread. And as I promised in Part One, we visit the studio of one of the most friendly and charismatic locals I’ve ever met, his name is Mr. Bogdan. He's a master carver of khachkars and he continues to practice this dying art.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Things to do in Dilijan
03:25 Things to do in Noratus
05:31 Things to do in Gyumri
09:44 Things to do in Garni
11:45 Closing
Dilijan
Town in Armenia
Dilijan is a town in northern Armenia. It's known for spa resorts and traditional craft workshops. The town is surrounded by the forests of Dilijan National Park. The Geological Museum and Art Gallery displays archaeological finds and international art. North of town, Haghartsin Monastery is a complex of stone churches. East, Goshavank Monastery is known for its intricate khachkars, or carved stones.
Noratus
Village in Armenia
Noratus is a village in the Gavar Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, near the town of Gavar. The village has a rich historical past, and is famous for the Noratus cemetery, the largest surviving cemetery in the world featuring khachkars.
Gyumri
Municipality in Armenia
Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second-largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country.
Garni
Village in Armenia
Garni, is a major village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is known for the nearby classical temple. As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 6,910.
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Armenia Travel - Best Things to do in Armenia | Part 01
Armenia Travel - Best Things to do in Armenia | Part 01
In this video, I’ll share with you the best things to do in Armenia. It’s a country that is often overlooked and yet has so much to see. This video will be one in a two-part series where we’ll discover some of the best places to visit in Armenia, such as the Yerevan Cascade, the Central Market, Khor Virap, Noratus, Lake Sevan, Jermuk, Noravank monastery, and much more.
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00:00 Intro
00:22 About Armenia
01:26 Things to do in Yerevan
03:41 Things to do in Khor Virap
05:45 Things to do in Jermuk
06:55 Things to do in Noratus
07:46 Things to do in Lake Sevan
08:18 Closing
Yerevan
Capital of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia's capital, is marked by grand Soviet-era architecture. The Matenadaran library, housing thousands of ancient Greek and Armenian manuscripts, dominates its main avenue. Republic Square is the city's core, with musical water fountains and colonnaded government buildings. The 1920s History Museum of Armenia on the square's eastern side contains archaeological objects like a circa-3500-B.C. leather shoe.
Khor Virab
Monastery in Armenia
Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat Plain in Armenia, near the border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres south of Artashat, Ararat Province, within the territory of ancient Artaxata. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos.
Jermuk
Town in Armenia
Jermuk is a mountain spa town and the centre of the Jermuk Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in southern Armenia, at a road distance of 53 km east of the provincial capital Yeghegnadzor. It was considered one of the popular destinations for medical tourism in the Soviet Union.
Noratus
Village in Armenia
Noratus is a village in the Gavar Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, near the town of Gavar. The village has a rich historical past and is famous for the Noratus cemetery, the largest surviving cemetery in the world featuring khachkars.
Lake Sevan
Body of water in Armenia
Lake Sevan is a large, high-altitude lake in eastern Armenia. It's known for its beaches. Set on a narrow peninsula, the Sevanavank Monastery has 2 stone churches dating to the 9th century. To the south, Hayravank Monastery overlooks the lake from a rocky outcrop. Noratus Cemetery has hundreds of carved stone Khachkar memorials. Odzaberd is a ruined fortress built by the Urartian civilization in the 8th century BC.
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Khachkars in Noratus cemetery, medieval Armenian cemetery (Noraduz)
Noratus cemetery, also spelled Noraduz, (Armenian: Նորատուսի գերեզմանատուն) is a medieval cemetery with a large number of early khachkars located in the village of Noratus, Gegharkunik marz near Gavar and Lake Sevan, 90 km north of Yerevan.
The Noratus cemetery has the largest cluster of khachkars in the Republic of Armenia. It is currently the largest surviving cemetery with khachkars following the destruction of the khachkars in Old Julfa, Nakhichevan by the government of Azerbaijan.
The oldest khachkars in the Noratus cemetery date back to the late 10th century. During the revival of the khachkar tradition in the 16-17th centuries many khachkars were built under the yoke of the Safavid Empire when oriental influences seeped into Armenian art. Three master carvers from this period carved khachkars in Noraduz cementery, the most notable of whom was Kiram Kazmogh (1551-1610), his contemporaries were Arakel and Meliset. The Noratus cemetery is spread over a seven hectare field containing almost a thousand khachkars each of them depicting unique ornamentation. The majority of the khachkars are covered by moss and lichen. Several tombstones in Noratus cemetery depict carved scenes of weddings and farm life. Adjacent to the old Noratus cemetery a new modern cemetery has been built separated by a long fence. Nearby the cemetery in the village there is the Holy Virgin church built in the ninth century. One of the khachkars from the Noratus cemetery was donated to the British Museum in 1977 by Catholicos Vazgen I. The front face of the rectangular khachkar has a leaved-cross with two smaller crosses below that are framed with trefoil and bunches of grapes projecting from either side. An inscription on the left side seeks God's mercy for a certain Aputayli.
A popular folktale associated with the Noratus cemetery concerns the invading army of Tamerlane. According to one story the villagers placed helmets on top of the khachkars and leaned swords against them. From a distance the khachkars looked like armed soldiers holding a defensive position as a result of which Tamerlane’s army retreated.
In another popular story, the 19th-century monk named Ter Karapet Hovhanesi-Hovakimyan, from a monastery near the village, conducted burial services at Noraduz cementery; in order to avoid the two-hour round trip from the cemetery to the monastery he built himself a small cell in Noraduz cementery. When he was 90 years old, he asked his brother monks to bury him alive. His last words were: I do not fear death. I would like you to not be afraid also. Never fear anything, but God alone. Let anyone who has fear come to me. Pour water at the burial stone, drink the water, wash your face, chest, arms and legs. Then break the vessel that contained the water. Fear will then abandon you. To this day people come to the monk's grave to perform this ritual, leaving broken pieces of glass scattered all about.
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Trip to Armenia. August 2015. Film 4 - Sevan and near by attractions.
Trip to Armenia. August 2015. Film 4 - Sevan and near by attractions.
- Unknown fortress dating back to 2nd - 1st millennium B.C.
- Hayravank Monastery.
- Noratus.
- Lake Sevan.
- Sevanavank.
This is film 4 of our amazing trip to Armenia and visiting many historical sites. The country is very rich in history and has many beautiful temples and monasteries that are centuries and centuries old.
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Ancient temple - Garni Temple,Tour of Armenia Winter
Discovering Garni temple a pagan Temple in Armenia. One of the ancient places to visit in Armenia. It was finished 77 AD.
Armenia winter 2018.
Albert's two week birthday celebration
Noratus cemetery, Noratus, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia, Eurasia
Noratus cemetery or Noraduz cemetery is a medieval cemetery with a large number of early khachkars located in the village of Noratus, Gegharkunik Province near Gavar and Lake Sevan, 90 km north of Yerevan. The cemetery has the largest cluster of khachkars in the republic of Armenia. It is currently the largest surviving cemetery with khachkars following the destruction of the khachkars in Old Julfa, Nakhichevan by the government of Azerbaijan. The oldest khachkars in the cemetery date back to the late 10th century. During the revival of the khachkar tradition in the 16-17th centuries many khachkars were built under the yoke of the Safavid Empire when oriental influences seeped into Armenian art. Three master carvers from this period carved khachkars in Noraduz, the most notable of whom was Kiram Kazmogh (1551-1610), his contemporaries were Arakel and Meliset. The cemetery is spread over a seven hectare field containing almost a thousand khachkars each of them depicting unique ornamentation. The majority of the khachkars are covered by moss and lichen. Several tombstones in the cemetery depict carved scenes of weddings and farm life. Adjacent to the old cemetery a new modern cemetery has been built separated by a long fence. Nearby the cemetery in the village there is the Holy Virgin church built in the ninth century. One of the khachkars from the cemetery was donated to the British Museum in 1978 by Catholicos Vazgen I. The front face of the rectangular khachkar has a leaved-cross with two smaller crosses below that are framed with trefoil and bunches of grapes projecting from either side. An inscription on the left side seeks god's mercy for a certain Aputayli. A popular folktale associated with the cemetery concerns the invading army of Tamerlane. According to one story the villagers placed helmets on top of the khachkars and leaned swords against them. From a distance the khachkars looked like armed soldiers holding a defensive position as a result of which Tamerlane's army retreated. In another popular story, the 19th-century monk named Ter Karapet Hovhanesi-Hovakimyan, from a monastery near the village, conducted burial services at Noraduz; in order to avoid the two-hour round trip from the cemetery to the monastery he built himself a small cell in Noraduz. When he was 90 years old, he asked his brother monks to bury him alive. His last words were: I do not fear death. I would like you to not be afraid also. Never fear anything, but God alone. Let anyone who has fear come to me. Pour water at the burial stone, drink the water, wash your face, chest, arms and legs. Then break the vessel that contained the water. Fear will then abandon you. To this day people come to the monk's grave to perform this ritual, leaving broken pieces of glass scattered all about.
Khatchkars of Noratus (Arménie/Armenia)
Exiting at a somewhat over-engineered cloverleaf intersection leads one toward Lake Sevan and the ancient village of Noratus or Noraduz (3534 v). Turning right at the first street past the bridge leads to the S edge of town and S. Grigor Lusavorich church/Daputs Monastery of the 9-10th c., rebuilt by the 11th c architect Khachatur. Continuing straight into the center of village, the second left leads to the ruined S. Astvatsatsin church, a basilica built by Prince Sahak at the end of the 9th c., probably on earlier foundations. Outside the W door are intriguing carved grave monuments. On the E edge of town is a huge medieval-modern cemetery with an impressive array of early khachkars* as well as evocative modern funerary statuary. Continuing up the bare, windswept hillside beyond, there is a smaller cluster of khachkars around a medieval funeral chapel. Two km E of Noratus on the top of a hill is the Heghi Dar cyclopean fortress with a large tomb and two big inhabited caves. On a promontory N of Noratus is a large, well-maintained forest of antenna masts, ostensibly belonging to Armentel. A couple of km S of Noradus, near the former village of Artsvakar (formerly Ghshlakh, now a suburb of Gavar), are the Early Iron Age cyclopean fortresses of Ghslakh (near the lake), Zhami Dar (just W of Artsvakar) and Mrtbi Dzor (S of Zhami Dar). (armeniapedia)
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First time in ARMENIA - this country will shock you! Հայաստան
Hi everyone! This is episode eight of my Caucasus series in which I travel through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. This is also the first of my Armenia videos in the series.
I did not know what to expect of Armenia. I had some questions at the border about my visit to Azerbaijan, and even though I did not visit the region of Nagorno-Karabakh (alternative spelling: Nagorno Karabakh; also called the Republic of Artsakh in Armenia), I was very aware of the situation.
In this video, I go on an organised tour called 'Essential Armenia'. The tour consists of various stops showing the absolute essential must see destinations in this country. Please note that I am not sponsored by any individual or company in this video or in the production thereof.
The tour starts with a visit to the Symphony of Stones, consisting of basalt columns that resemble a musical organ. The river provides the 'music', hence the name. During this stop, I talk about the challenges I faced after visiting Azerbaijan earlier in this series and the interest that border officials had regarding that visit.
The next stop is Geghard Monastery, located in the mountains which provides for quite a stunning setting. This is also testament to the importance of religion in Armenia - the oldest Christian country in the world.
After this, we also visit Garni Temple that was destroyed in a 17th century earthquake but reconstructed and also surrounded by incredible nature. The Armenian royal family used this area as a resort and there were also Roman baths - I briefly visit the remains of the latter.
We then head to the village of Noratus, passing the incredible Lake Sevan along the way. This lake is situated approximately 1.9 kilometres above sea level and is the lifeblood of the economy for many parts of Armenia. We then stop for lunch at an Armenian family's home where we eat, among other things, some delicious trout from Lake Sevan.
After lunch, we simply cross the street to our next stop, which is Noratus cemetery. Here I learn all about the cemetery and its many 'khachkars', as well as some interesting stories regarding some of the cross-stones and others graves.
The final stop on the tour is Sevanavank, a monastic complex overlooking Lake Sevan.
Hope you enjoy a taste of this fascinating country! A massive thanks to tour guide Christina who patiently answered all my questions :)
ARMENIA - Lake Sevan, Noratus, Hayravank, Sevanavank
Lake Sevan (Armenian: Սևանա լիճ Sevana lič) is the largest lake in Armenia and the Caucasus region. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world.
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of the Republic of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik Province, at the altitude of 1,900 m (6,200 ft) above sea level. The total surface area of its basin is about 5,000 km2 (1,900 sq mi), the lake itself is 940 km2, and the volume is 34.0 billion m3. It is fed by 28 rivers and streams. Only 10% of the outgoing water is drained by the Hrazdan (Razdan) river, while the remaining 90% evaporates.
Before human intervention dramatically changed the Lake Sevan ecosystem, the lake was 95 m (312 ft) deep, covered an area of 1,360 km² (5% of Armenia's entire area), had a volume of 58 km³ and had a perimeter of 260 km. The lake surface was at an altitude of 1,916 m above sea level.
Along with Lake Van and Lake Urmia, Sevan was considered one of the three great lakes of the historical Armenian Kingdom, collectively referred to as the 'Seas of Armenia'; it is the only one within the boundaries of today's Republic of Armenia. The Sevan peninsula (formerly an island) is home to a medieval monastery.
Noratus cemetery, also spelled Noraduz, (Armenian: Նորատուսի գերեզմանատուն) is a medieval cemetery with a large number of early khachkars located in the village of Noratus, Gegharkunik marz near Gavar and Lake Sevan, 90 km north of Yerevan.
Hayravank (Armenian: Հայրավանք) is a 9th-12th century Armenian monastery located just northeast of the village of Hayravank along the southwest shores of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The monastic complex consists of a church, chapel, and gavit.
Sevanavank (Armenian: Սևանավանք; meaning Sevan Monastery) is a monastic complex located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, not far from the town of Sevan. Initially the monastery was built at the southern shore of a small island. After the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 metres, and the island transformed into a peninsula. At the southern shore of this newly created peninsula, a guesthouse of the Armenian Writers' Union was built. The eastern shore is occupied by the Armenian president's summer residence, while the monastery's still active seminary moved to newly constructed buildings at the northern shore of the peninsula.
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Lake Sevan is a large, high-altitude lake in eastern Armenia. It's known for its beaches. Set on a narrow peninsula, the Sevanavank Monastery has 2 stone churches dating to the 9th century. To the south, Hayravank Monastery overlooks the lake from a rocky outcrop. Noratus Cemetery has hundreds of carved stone khachkar memorials. Odzaberd is a ruined fortress built by the Urartian civilization in the 8th century BC.
Noratus cemetery, Armenia
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Sevan Lake, Garni Temple and Gerhard Monastery - Armenia
From Yerevan we did a day tour to Sevan Lake, Garni Temple and Gerhard Monastery. Such a travel along the history of Armenia
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Best Things to Do in ARMENIA - Part 2
Best Things to Do in ARMENIA - Part 2
In this Part 2 video, I'll introduce you to many more of the Highlights of ARMENIA. These are some of the best things to do in this former Soviet republic located in the Caucasus, including Dilijan, Vanadzor, Gyumri, Garni and more.
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Episode 11 - Armenia - Alaverdi, Areni, Goris & Etchmiadzin / 365 days off - Travel around the world
ARMENIA: ALAVERDI, DILIJAN, ARENI, GORIS AND ETCHMIADZIN
Travelling on our own to all corners of Armenia was definitely a great experience.From a cultural point of view, we did stop 25 times to visit monasteries, churches and historical sites.
Our 3 favorites were:
Noravank, on a hill at the end of its canyon, it really had a Grand Canyon feel
Marmashen, at the bottom of a lushy green valley, a very peaceful atmosphere and a great site for a picnic.
The Noratus Cemetery, a field of Khachkars, close to Lake Sevan, strolling amongst the cross-stones and their unique carvings let us see one of Armenia’s identities.
From a human point of view, the last 10 days were absolutely fantastic! We met Olga, Irina & Stepan in Alaverdi, Davit and his sisters in Areni, Arthur, Sonna and their lovely children in Etchmiadzin. We had a great time with all of them including the best local and fresh meals we had so far.
If you are around instead of taking day tours from Yerevan, you really should rent a car to explore the country and spend time with people in the different provinces.
WE DID SPECIFICALLY ENJOY
The Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, we had a guided tour by Anna & Anoush, 2 young adults from the Alaverdi English Club (see Best Kept Secret Tip section for details).
Goshavank, another Monastery, we were welcomed by a young priest who saw us looking for frescoes and carvings described in the Bradt guide. Unfortunately he could only speak a few words of english but one of his friend was there and helped with the translation calling another friend on his mobile! The visit took quite some time and we were moved by the priest trying to pass on his passion for his church.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Iris B&B in Alaverdi, the best homestay in the Lori region. We even got interviewed by the Armenian TV during our stay. They were filming a documentary about the B&B in the country.
Areni Wine Art in Areni, Davit and his family are doing huge efforts to drag tourists in the village. They organize hiking trips, organic meals including traditional Armenian barbeque in the “tonir“, dancing and cooking lessons or anything you would request from them.
Artson B&B in Etchmiadzin, Arthur and Sonna’s goal is to make you feel at home and they’re pretty good at it! All the family is eager to exchange with you about the country, travelling and Armenian history. You may be lucky enough to attend a private concert given by their 2nd daughter, Hasmik, who is studying vocal art in College.
RESTAURANTS
As stated before do not even bother looking for restaurants while in homestays. All of them will gladly prepare you fresh local food at unbeatable fares.
BEST KEPT SECRET TIP
The English Club in Alaverdi, is a NGO trying to improve the economic situation teaching english to anyone interested in the village. They are really doing a great job and we liked very much spending some time with its members. They are arranging day hikes and several guided tours to the historical sites of the province. We enjoyed the guided tours at Sanahin and Haghpat very much. The young guides gave us insights about the local history that a common guide book would never tell. Do not hesitate to contact them when in the region to get your private guided tour!
To all the English Club Members, thank you so much for your warm welcome during our visit to the Club, keep up the good work and hope to come back soon!
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In case you’ve decided to travel in Armenia, make sure to go and visit the amazing “Pearls of Armenia”. I can say that it has the best sights & most picturesque locations. This brings you to both of the best worlds in combination of History and Nature. Below are the places that we’ve visited and short description of each.
????Temple of Garni - The only standing Greco-Roman colonnaded building in Armenia and the former Soviet Union. An Ionic pagan temple located in the village of Garni, it is the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia.
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The Monastery of the Spear, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics.
A medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protectionstatus.
????Lake Sevan - DescriptionLake Sevan is a large, high-altitude lake in eastern Armenia. It's known for its beaches. Set on a narrow peninsula, the Sevanavank Monastery has 2 stone churches dating to the 9th century. To the south, Hayravank Monastery overlooks the lake from a rocky outcrop. Noratus Cemetery has hundreds of carved stone khachkar memorials. Odzaberd is a ruined fortress built by the Urartian civilization in the 8th century BC.
????Sevanavank Monastery - Located in the northwest part of Sevan Lake, on a narrow rocky peninsula, there stands one of the most prominent examples of medieval Armenian architecture. The monks first arrived there at the end of the 8th century, and they built a small chapel and few cells.
???? Tsaghkadzor - Situated at the slope of Biblical Ararat mount. The town is famous as a center of tourism , skiing, where there is an especially significant chairlift with five stations and more than a dozen ski runs. From the height of 2,819m, where the speed chairlift will take you in 32 minutes, all Armenia is visible at a glance – in clear weather, it offers a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat .
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