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Inside the Haghpat Monestary, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Lunch at Zarni Parni in the countryside of northern Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Haghpat Monestary, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Sanahin Bridge, Alaverdi, Armenia — May 21, 2019

We pulled over for a quick stop at this forgotten medieval bridge that spans the Debed River. There are great views of Alaverdi town and the haunting Soviet-era chemical plant.


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Wine vessels, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Government House #1, Yerevan, Armenia — May 22, 2019

The building is home to the Government of Armenia. It originally housed the People's Commissariat (the executive of Soviet Armenia). The north-western portion, built in 1926–29, was designed by Alexander Tamanian, who was awarded the Soviet State Award in 1942 for this work. The construction of the rest of the building was taken up by Gevorg Tamanian, Alexander's son, in 1938 and was completed in 1941. It is the official residence of the Prime-Minister of Armenia.


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Sevanavank Monastery and view of Lake Sevan, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Yerevan railway station, Armenia — May 22, 2019

We are getting ready to board the South Caucasus Railway and take the night train back to Tbilisi.


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Zvartnots Cathedral, Armenia — May 22, 2019


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Haghpat Monestary, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armenia — May 22, 2019

Saint Hripsime Church Սուրբ Հռիփսիմե եկեղեցի is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Armenia. It is one of the oldest surviving churches in the country.


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Khachkar at St. Hripsime, Armenia — May 22, 2019


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Sevanavank Monastery and view of Lake Sevan, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Soviet-era, neoclassical Museums Building, Yerevan, Armenia — May 22, 2019

The building houses the History Museum of Armenia and the National Gallery of Armenia. The construction began in the 1950s with the National Gallery building being completed in 1977.  It was designed by Mark Grigorian and Eduard Sarapian.  A small portion of the ensemble, the Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall, dates back to 1916.


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Haghpat Monestary, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Tomb of Saint Hripsime, Etchmiadzin, Armenia — May 21, 2019


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Inside Saint Hripsime, Armenia — May 22, 2019


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Soviet-era industry, Armenia — May 21, 2019


Armenia 2019 Journal

Tuesday, May 21 — Yerevan

Transfer to “Sadakhlo-Bagratashen” Georgian-Armenian border point. Cross the border, met Ms Marianna, our Armenian guide and driver to start the journey to the land of ancient traditions and the oldest temples. Drive to the Lori region and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Haghpat monastery. This stunning example of traditional Armenian architecture was erected in the 10-13th centuries. Standing on a hillside, Haghpat beautifully overlooks Debed River Canyon. The location of the monastery was chosen to protect the peace and seclusion of the monks. Drive through Dilijan to the Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-mountainous freshwater lakes in the world. The coastline of the Lake Sevan is rich with thick woods, white cliff faces, mountain steppes, and Alpine meadows. Visit Sevanavank Monastery located at the lake, which is surrounded by mountains. Afterwards we will continue to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

We check into room 525 of the Grand Hotel Yerevan.


Wednesday, May 22 — Night train

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and start Yerevan city tour. Yerevan is one of the oldest cities of the world, it’s famous as a pink city and calls visitors with its humble and at the same time splendid landscapes. Visit Cascade Monument which was the main symbol of the city’s 2780th anniversary with the equivalent number of stairs. Mega scale staircase is 500 meters high and 50 meters wide. On the top of the monument you will enjoy breathtaking city view with Opera House, Mount Ararat, Swan Lake, Republic Square, and Abovyan Avenue, which you will also walk by during the tour. Continue to the Holy See of Armenia, Etchmiadzin. Visit Etchmiadzin Cathedral which is the residence of the head of Armenian Apostolic Church the Catholicos of All Armenians. At 21:30 take overnight train to Tbilisi.

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