sweet little cultural museum with friendly guides and other Dilijan, Armenia Things to Do Tips

I was amazed that the sleepy, mountain town of Dilijan had not one, but two adorable little museums! This is the central museum, part of a brand new tourist complex being built by the Tufenkian Group as an attempt to revitalize the area. They've recently renovated an entire street, which looks a little artificial, but it is lovely and full of elegant, traditional Armenian architecture. The complex will hold a luxury hotel and restaurant as well as a museum and shops, although those weren't open when I visited in May 2008.

The museum is small, but contains some very nice cultural objects and turn-of-the-century furnishings. The two guides working there were tremendously friendly (and a little bored - I think I was their only guest that day), and they spoke Russian well, but no English. They do however have some brochures in English. I really enjoyed my visit here, and I hope that tourists start to rediscover this sweet little town!

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Address: Myasnikyan Street, Dilijan
Directions: From the bus stop area, head up the steps to Myasnyikan Street. Turn left, and the renovated street is on your left.
Website: http://www.tufenkianheritage.com/news/news/dilijan_cultural_heritage_center.html