All You Need to Know about Armenia, YEREVAN | ULTIMATE Travel Guide Armenia | Garni Temple | EP 4/4
NOBODY TALKS about this part of Armenian history - WATCH UNTIL THE END! This is the ultimate travel guide in Armenia. In the last episode, we will explore the heart of Armenia - the capital city of Yerevan! I will tell you a lot of unique facts, stories, traditions, try local food, and the history of Armenia that you won't find anywhere else! I will hitchhike from the south to the capital, tell you how to save money while traveling in Armenia, and a lot more!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome to Yerevan!
0:42 - Hitchhiking from Jermuk to Yerevan
1:02 - The easiest hitchhiking in the world
1:26 - Ararat Valley
1:59 - City center of Yerevan
2:51 - Bike Rental Yerevan - Yerevan Ride
2:57 - Blue Mosque of Yerevan
4:14 - The best place to eat in Yerevan - Art Lunch
4:30 - How to travel in Armenia and save money
4:59 - Garni Temple
5:49 - Great views of Armenian mountains
5:58 - Exploring History of Garni Temple
7:25 - Armenian Traditional Walnut Jam
8:05 - Fruit Lavash Traditional Armenian food
8:32 - Symbol of Armenia
9:16 - Armenian Coffee
9:25 - Charent's Arch
9:41 - Met Armenian famous actress along the way
10:09 - Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial Complex Armenia
11:45 - Cascade of Yerevan
12:36 - Gratitude to Armenia and to Armenians
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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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Ever wonder what it's like to travel alone in a foreign country for a day? In this Turkey travel vlog, I show you everything that happens to me in a single day. This is a long video. I traveled from Diyarbakir to Mardin. Mardin is considered to be a part of modern-day Mesopotamia.
Not all travel is perfect. There are many ups and downs. Luckily, this day was a lot of fun and I met a lot of kind people. The crazy kids who wanted my phone were rather rude at the end. I couldn't show you this because my camera battery died...so you didn't get to see the full interaction.
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06:36 boy sells me water
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08:14 searching for a hotel in Mardin
09:32 hotel room tour
10:24 searching for ATM
10:44 woman's cooperative for Syrian refugees
16:14 I found the ATM
17:09 Researching Mardin
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19:16 public water fountain
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25:13 old town market of Mardin
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30:22 walking the old town Mardin streets
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See Armenia in one day. Here's How.
If you're looking for a unique and remote destination to visit, then check out Armenia! On a whim, Sean booked a day trip there during a long weekend in neighboring Georgia. The result? An unforgettable experience, and you'll see it in this episode of @windowseatworldtravel. The country is full of history, culture, and beauty that you'll never be able to find anywhere else.
We'll show you how to see Armenia in one day, traveling from Tbilisi to the nearby Lori province of Armenia. We visit UNESCO World Heritage locations, and take in the local atmosphere - bumpy dirt roads and all. This place is so. much more than the homeland of the Kardashians! This is a destination you won't want to miss and you might just realize one day is not enough to experience all that Armenia has to offer.
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A weekend in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia
Yerevan is the capital of Armenia, a country located in the Caucasus, bordering Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran. It is largest city of Armenia as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
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In this video, you will see Yerevan's most important sights and tourist attractions, including the following:
Republic Square can be considered the main square of Yerevan. The Government House, the History Museum and the National Gallery, the Marriott Hotel and several other government buildings are located on this huge square. Originally designed by Alexander Tamanyan in 1924, Republic Square is the favorite hangout of the locals. With its unique pink neoclassical buildings and the reflecting pool, Republic Square can easily be considered Yerevan’s architectural highlight. What I found remarkable about this square was the unified architectural style – all buildings share the same pink-ish and yellow-ish neoclassical design.
The Cascade is a staircase that connects Yerevan’s center (Kentron) with the Monument neighborhood. It consists of multiple levels and a total of 572 steps. Apart from its architectural magnificence, the Cascade offers sweeping views of the city and, on clear days, mighty Mount Ararat in the background.
The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is an arts museum located within the Cascade complex. It offers a variety of exhibitions and dozens of modern and contemporary sculptures by well-known international sculptors. The sculptures are scattered around Cascade Park, the green area in the lower section of the Cascade complex.
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Khor Virap Monastery | Visit Armenia | Armenia Country
The monastery is located close to the border between Armenia and Turkey, on a hill near the village of Pokr Vedi. Khor Virap Monastery also hosts a theological seminary and a residence of the Armenian Catholicos. There is also the most beautiful view of Mount Ararat and entire Ararat Valley from the monastery.
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Why travel to Armenia? Because it’s a small, scrappy country that is a hotbed for history, lush as can be, and filled with some of the nicest people in the world. Don’t leave Armenia off of your list the next time you’re planning a vacation or backpacking adventure.
Armenia is a tiny country, oft-forgotten by travelers due to it being tucked away behind Turkey and its more popular neighbor, Georgia. It’s an ancient and mystical land, and a country still unspoiled by the crowds of mass tourism, even though there are many things to do in Armenia.
Its people are among the friendliest in the world, and it’s a serious hotbed for history. Some sites date back as early as 4,000 BCE. And whether you’re a lover of rolling hills, or prefer traipsing over snow-capped peaks, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the Armenian landscape. To seal the deal: it’s incredibly cheap, making it a perfect destination for budget travelers and backpackers. In three weeks of travel, I spent less than €500. Yeah, you read that right.
Don’t leave Armenia off your bucket list. It can’t be hidden away forever, and the time to visit is now before it’s truly “discovered” by mass tourism.
Once a vast civilization, it is now a tiny land-locked country situated between Iran and Georiga, and trapped between Turkey and Azerbaijan, its enemies. Its people were slaughtered by the Ottomans in a genocide that is not yet recognized by many countries in the world, and its grand buildings were ravaged by a devastating earthquake in 1988.
Despite its turbulent history, the Armenian people are fiercely proud of their country’s history, and for good reason. The Armenian civilization used to span all the way from Persia into Eastern Europe and was home to many significant historical firsts such as being the first country to make wine, and the first country to adopt Christianity.
Visas
If you’re travelling from the UK, the EU, Australia, New Zealand, the US or Canada, then the great news is that you don’t need a visa to visit Armenia and can just get a stamp on arrival, either at a land crossing or at the airport.
This is also true for the citizens of many other Middle Eastern nations, but do check before you travel as the rules can always change.
Best time to travel
Armenia has a crazy climate, in that it goes from freezing cold in the winter to boiling hot in the summer!
I guess that’s the reality of being a landlocked, mountainous country!
As a result of the climate variation, I honestly think the perfect time to travel Armenia is during the northern hemisphere spring and autumn, namely April through June and September through October respectively.
In this way, the best time to travel Armenia is similar to that of the Middle East.
Travelling during these months means you avoid the freezing conditions of the bleak winter, but you don’t risk burning to a crisp in the summer temperatures and humidity!
It’s also wildflower season during spring and conditions are perfect for hiking, which you should definitely do when you travel Armenia.
Money Matters
The currency is Armenia is the Armenian Dram… but you knew that right!
ATM’s are widespread in the cities here and easy to use with both Mastercard and Visa accepted.
However life gets very rural in Armenia very quickly, so if you’re heading out to the countryside at all, I definitely suggest taking all the cash you’ll need with you.
Transportation
Due to a lack of tourist infrastructure and some poor road conditions in parts, getting around Armenia can be a little tricky.
Public minivans, known as marshrutkas, are the cheapest way to go, but they only ply main roads and generally operate only to and from the capital.
To make matters a little more complicated, there are 6 marshrutka stations across Yerevan and finding out which buses leave from which stations is an adventure in itself!
Check out this useful website, which had the most current info I found online, otherwise ask where you’re staying for the latest details, as the often buses often change stations!
To combat the confusing minivan situation however, the good news is that hitchhiking is easy and commonplace across rural Armenia – often you’ll be picked up on the street without even having to stick your thumb out!
Otherwise, ride-sharing apps such as Yandex can be used to grab cheap taxi rides for shorter distances and make communicating across any language barriers much easier.
In Yerevan, there’s also an extremely cheap metro system.
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Trip to Armenia & Nagorno-Karabakh September 2015
0:22 Pokr Vedi - Areni, Armenia
0:29 Spandarian Reservoir, Armenia
0:52 Tbilisi bypass, Georgia
1:24 Qiyaslı, Nagorno-Karabakh
2:04 Tbilisi bypass, Georgia
2:10 Xıdırlı, Nagorno-Karabakh
2:18 Gorayk Գորայք, Armenia
2:24 Noravank Monastery, Armenia
2:36 Noravank Monastery Road, Armenia
2:41 Yerevan, Armenia
3:32 Əsgəran, Nagorno-Karabakh
3:38 Qiyaslı, Nagorno-Karabakh
4:02 Kusapat, Nagorno-Karabakh
4:25 Zülfüqarlı - Qamışlı, Nagorno-Karabakh
4:37 Zuar Hot Springs, Kəlbəcər, Nagorno-Karabakh
4:40 Kutaisi highway, Georgia
4:58 Sevan Lake, Armenia
5:01 Sadahlo - Tbilisi, Georgia
5:04 Tatev Wings, Armenia
5:14 Tigranakert, Şahbulaq Castle, Nagorno-Karabakh
5:23 Tatev Monastery, Armenia
5:29 Khor Virap, Armenia
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MT.ARARAT | KHOR VIRAP MONASTERY | NOAH ARK - ARMENIA BORDER | TRAVEL VIDEO | 4K HD | FEB 2019
MOUNT ARARAT
Mount Ararat is located in eastern Turkey on the coast of the Araks River, 16 kilometers from Iran and 32 kilometers from Armenia. It is actually a volcano, and science suggests that it was active as early as the 3rd millennium BC. The last eruption of Mount Ararat occurred in the mid-19th century, causing a strong earthquake which destroyed St. Jacob Monastery and the small village of Arguri. Today it is listed as a dormant volcano.
Mount Ararat actually consists of two mountains which are merged at the base: Masis and Sis, also known as Big Ararat (5137 meters) and Small Ararat (3927 meters). Both peaks, which are only 11 kilometers apart from each other, are composed of basalt and are located in an area called Sardarul-Bulaki Valley.
Big Ararat is the highest mountain in Turkey. Its slopes are covered year-round with snow and glaciers beginning at the 4200 meter mark, while its caves, which were used as homes by some of the early Anatolian Christians, are located at approximately 2100 meters. Visitors can still see images of crosses and other religious symbols on the cave walls.
Small Ararat is located to the east of Big Ararat. There is little vegetation on its slopes due to a thick layer of ash, lava and tephra deposits. Nearby is a national park covering more than 88 thousand hectares, where researchers are still trying to find the remains of Noah's Ark. Mount Ararat itself remains a popular trekking destination in Turkey
KHOR VIRAP
Every Armenian has heard about this unique architectural monument, which nowadays has become one of the main attractions of Ararat Province. This fortified monastery is a place of pilgrimage and a holy site for the Armenian Apostolic Church.
The history of the site dates back to a pagan temple that stood here for centuries before Christ’s birth. An important visit happened at Khor Virap, between Gregory, son of Parthian nobles, and King Trdat III, of Armenia. Parthia and Armenia had been fighting for generations, and Gregory and Trdat were finally meeting after their fathers had been involved in a deadly battle. Trdat wanted to lay flowers at the pagan temple, and Gregory was forced to confess that he was Christian. Trdat threw Gregory in a deep pit and kept him there for 13 years. As the years went on, Trdat started to feel ill. His wife, who had already converted to Christianity, told him that he would feel better after he released Gregory, and she turned out to be right. After being cured, Trdat converted to Christianity in 301, making Armenia the first official Christian country in the world. Gregory became St. Gregory the Illuminator, revered for converting Armenia to Christianity.
In 642 Catholicos Nerses built a white limestone chapel above the dungeon. It looked like Zvartnots Temple, which had been destroyed by an earthquake. The chapel was destroyed later, though, and then rebuilt. The site was used for construction of the existing St. Astvatsatsin Church in 1662, with the belfry on it western side. The pit is still open for people to climb down, though it’s a quite a steep descent down a ladder. In fact, the name Khor Virap means “deep pit”, named after the prison where St. Gregory the Illuminator was held.
The monastery is located close to the border between Armenia and Turkey, on a hill near the village of Pokr Vedi. Long ago it was the site where Artashat, the ancient Armenian capital, was located.
The pit dungeon is 4.4 m in diameter and 6 m deep. Tourists can descend down using a narrow ladder in order to experience the atmosphere, which is mostly quite dark. Khor Virap Monastery also hosts a theological seminary and a residence of the Armenian Catholicos. There is also the most beautiful view of Mount Ararat and entire Ararat Valley from the monastery.
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Angels’ Canyon in Armenia हिंदी में An Indian in Armenia
The Angels’ Canyon, surrounded by yellow-red rocks, is located near the town of Vedi in the Ararat region. Recently, this tourist destination has become quite popular both for locals and for tourists. It is located 55 km from Yerevan.
पीली-लाल चट्टानों से घिरी एंजल्स कैनियन, अरारत क्षेत्र में वेदी शहर के पास स्थित है। हाल ही में, यह पर्यटन स्थल स्थानीय लोगों और पर्यटकों दोनों के लिए काफी लोकप्रिय हो गया है। यह येरेवन से 55 किमी दूर स्थित है।
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CAUCASIA: Europe’s Final Frontier
Indigenous | Caucasia
A Passionate linguist embarks on a brave journey to search for the lost languages of the Caucasus Mountains, a relatively unknown region located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. In addition to critically endangered native tongues, he searches for cultural anomalies and unique traditions in the countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
[Subtitles for the Russian scenes are available in the closed captioning]
Director: TJ Huizar
Cinematographer: Ben Baldwin
Languages spoken and researched in this video:
English
Russian
Armenian
Pontic Greek
Persian (Farsi)
Azeri
Locations featured in this film (in order of appearance):
Kyiv, Ukraine
Tbilisi, Georgia
Gori, Georgia
Yerevan, Armenia
Yaghdan, Armenia
Lake Sevan, Armenia
Tigranashen
Meghri, Armenia
Pokr Vedi, Armenia
Baku, Azerbaijan
Stepantsminda, Georgia
Armenia DUE
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