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Armenia Travel Guide: 633 reviews and 2,208 photos

In 1986 we visited Georgia and Armenia. We came overland from Georgia.

Unfortunately we had bad weather en route, rain, snow, hail and even thunder. So we didn't have really good views in the mountains and at the Sewan Lake, where we had our lunch.

In Jerevan we stayed three days in the Ani Hotel before flying to Uzbekistan.

Echmiadzin

From Yerevan we visited Echmiadzin, the old capital of Armenia and the ruins in Zvartnots.

Ruins Zvartnots Cathedral

Last visit to Armenia: May 1986
Intro Updated Feb 20, 2005
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Yerevan, market Local Customs (3)

From our hotel in Yerevan we walked to the markethall. This hall was the place were people, mostly women, were allowed... more travel advice

St Hripsime Church, service Local Customs (3)

When we came back from the underground room with the tomb of St Hripsime and entered the interior of the church again, a... more travel advice

St Hripsime Church, interior Local Customs (3)

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grets Aug 23, 2007 at 1:23 AM

I am toying with the idea of Georgia and Armenia for next year, but concerned about being a little church'ed out!
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kenHuocj May 15, 2007 at 11:40 AM

Enjoyed your architectiral & historical slant ;-)))
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hindu1936 Nov 24, 2006 at 11:09 PM

Hi Lady. Is ther ahywhere you HAVEN'T been? you produce the best tips overall. thanks again. joe
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roamer61 Oct 21, 2006 at 7:15 AM

Very interesting. Recently was reading about the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1917, so it sparked some interest in the region and country.
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TheWanderingCamel May 22, 2006 at 8:21 PM

I've seen Mt Ararat several times from a plane - next year I hope to see it from Yerevan - sadly it will still be across the border. Nice page - it will be interesting to see how things may have changed. leyle
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novsco61 May 13, 2005 at 3:22 AM

Great page, Ali.It seems that Soviet built only big,massive building.
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MalenaN Apr 23, 2005 at 12:04 AM

Armenia is a beautiful country! Nice that you saw the Cascade with water (there were no water when I was there)!
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matcrazy1 Mar 12, 2005 at 10:17 PM

Many very interesting tips. I am curious what changed there since the Soviet Union fall... well, you can revisit it and compare... I can only go there for the first time.
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Bwana_Brown Mar 9, 2005 at 9:08 AM

Some very interesting stuff here Ali, from those bygone days! The Soviets certainly liked their massive and soaring projects where thousands could gather! The Armenian church styles are very appealing - worth being on UNESCO's list!
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dr.firas Feb 23, 2005 at 3:00 AM

Very nice page, the pictures are wonderful dear Alije ;-D