Tourist Armenia.. 7 beautiful places to visit

ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Qasimi - You may not have previously heard of any of the tourist places in Armenia , and there may be many who have not heard of this former Soviet country, but it seems that it will be in the forefront soon with the significant development of tourism.

There are a very large number of tourist areas in Armenia, among mountains, green forests, lakes, monasteries, buildings, culture, and more. For this, we review the most important places worth visiting in Armenia.

Yerevan

This ancient city is one of the best places to visit in Armenia, because on the one hand it is the capital of the country and because it is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. And this city has a special and unique flavor, among the abundant museums, entertainment venues, arts and thriving culture.

Debed Canyon

In addition to its natural beauty, this deep valley includes a number of historical sites included in the World Heritage that made it one of the great attractions of Armenia, despite the lack of tourist facilities, so most visitors prefer to stay in Vanadzor and take day trips to the valley area.

joris

If you want to relax in an old mountain town, you will undoubtedly love Goris, with its location above the Syunik Mountains, where you will feel the slow pace of life with the locals who prefer traditional ways of living in their beautiful rock houses. Among the most popular places are the rock forest and the cave city by the river.

Lake Sevan

You will be surprised when you see that it is one of the reasons to visit Armenia, especially its southern beach, which is frequented by many during the summer to enjoy the sun and turquoise waters, with many activities such as water skiing, boating and beach volleyball, as the quieter beaches are located near the city of Sevan.

Mount Aragats

It is the highest mountain in Armenia and includes four peaks that rise to 4,000 meters. The mountain is a volcanic crater that is covered with snow for 250 days a year with a warm summer. There is also a small lake at an altitude of 3,000 meters that is Lake Kar. There is some architecture in the area from ages Central, such as the monastery and the fort.

Etchmiadzin Cathedral

You will find many archaeological sites worth visiting in Armenia, especially the church architecture. The Etchmiadzin Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in the world, and it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage, along with a complex of other ancient buildings and the museum.

Tatev

That wonderful scenery of the Vorotan Canyon River brings many visitors to Tatev, where a historic castle rises above the valley, and at the bottom are springs and ponds that form a quiet place for swimming, and there is also the legendary Devil's Bridge, in addition to the monastery and church that was once a university, and today it is included in World Heritage sites for their historical importance in the religious, social and economic life of the region.