Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God
Photo © Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinThis year on August 12 Armenians will celebrate one of the 5 main holidays of the Armenian Church – the Feast of the Assumption…
Easy Outdoor Picnic with Armenian Barbecue
Tourists never leave Armenia without tasting famous Armenian barbecue or khorovats as locals call it. Barbecue is one of the special foods of the Armenian cuisine.It’s even hard to imagine…
Glance of Armenia from the Sky
Photos by Hetq Online Mount AraratMarz LoriHaghpat Monastery (10th century), Marz LoriSanahin Monastery (10th century), Marz LoriOdzun Church (5th century), Marz LoriMarz LoriMarz LoriMarmashen Monastery (10th century), Marz Shirak Mount AraratSardarapat MemorialSaint Hripsime…
The New Swinging Bridge: Khndzoresk Welcomes Tourists
There would hardly be anyone who would not agree with the statement that Armenia is more attractive and beautiful with its undiscovered miracles. Every corner of Armenia has its own history…
Armenian National Dance Ver-veri: Jump Up High
Photo © Narek HarutyunyanNational Armenian dances are something that every Armenian should be proud of. They are all full of tranquility, peace, joy, love and tender. Ver-veri (Վեր-վերի) or Ver-Veruk…
Vardavar: All you Need is a Bucket Full of Water
Vardavar in center of YerevanYou probably know that Armenians are the first nation in the world that adopted Christianity as an official religion (301). Thus Armenians have a number of…
Golden Apricot Festival and Armenian Apricot
Armenian Apricot - ծիրան ("tsiran")Today is the 3rd day of the most Armenian fruit 9th Golden Apricot Festival. It started with the apricots blessing ceremony. The event is still blooming…
Dolma Armenian Summer Festival
Armenian Summer Dolma with pepper, eggplant,cabbage and tomato If you plan to visit Armenia, there are several traditional Armenian foods that you should taste by all means. Make sure to taste…
Jermuk Ropeway: Bridge to the Miracles
Jermuk has always been one of the most popular tourism destinations in Armenia. It is famous for its breathtakingly beautiful nature, healing mineral waters and sanitariums with different kinds of…
Vahanavank: the Undiscovered Treasure
Many people know Armenia by its highly popular tourist destinations – Sevan, Garni, Tatev, Noravank, Dilijan and some others. Even we – native Armenians, know so little about the hidden…