Welcome to Armenia
Armenia is a small nation in the Caucasus located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Mass tourism has not yet reached these lands where the natural wonders of its landscapes are intertwined with splendid medieval architecture. Armenian architectural heritage is strongly linked to Christianity. Armenia is in fact one of the most ancient Christian nations in the world. the Armenian church in fact dates back to 301 AD. and left a rich legacy' to today's Armenian artistic and architectural heritage.
A trip to Armenia is all this: faith, discovery, history, landscapes, architecture, good food and a hospitable people who will not do never miss his smile on the visitor.
A tour in Armenia is how much more complete you can ask a trip. Armenia offers breathtaking landscapes, the lush mountains of the Caucasus, one above all Mount Ararat, which form the backdrop to cities millenary. The capital, Yerevan, founded about 30 years before Rome, today combines the glorious past with a courageous push towards modernity.
Yerevan
The Armenian capital is one of the cities more oldest in the world, with its 2800 years of history. Despite its ancient origin, Yerevan is today a city lively and cosmopolitan
Mount Ararat
The biblical mountain par excellence. It is a dormant volcano that dominates the Armenian plains from the Turkish border. Ararat reaches 5,137 meters high
Echmiadzin
Sacred city, in the Armavir region. In the 2nd and 4th centuries it assumed the status of capital. It is home to the St. Echmiadzin Cathedral, the most ancient Armenian church
Garni Temple in Gewghard
Monumental complex with historical monuments dating back to the Hellenistic and early Christian. The temple and the ruins of the royal palace are noteworthy, with Roman-style bathrooms.
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Country information: Armenia
capital city: Yerevan
population: approximately 3.06 million
language: Armenian
time zone: GMT+4
currency: Armenian DRAM (AMD)
safety and security: in tourist areas no particular warnings. Areas close to Nagorno-Karabakh should be avoided.
documents: for citizens of the European Union, entry with a passport for a maximum of 180 days within a year.
When to visit Armenia
Armenia is characterized by a continental climate. Winters are cold and reach temperatures of up to 15 degrees below zero in the capital Yerevan, while in other parts of the country they even reach temperatures below 20 degrees. The climate is more mild in spring, starting from March. Summer is quite hot, with temperatures from June to August reaching up to 40 degrees. What is it? the best time to visit Armenia? The busiest tourist seasons suitable for a trip to Armenia are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October).
Is Armenia worth visiting?
Armenia is a small country in the center of the Caucasus. Despite its small size, it is worth visiting Armenia, a nation rich in history, culture and faith. Armenia is a splendid destination from a landscape point of view, being immersed in uncontaminated natural landscapes of the Caucasus region. The history of Armenia is ancient, troubled and interesting. It is reflected in its vibrant contemporary culture. The riches that Armenia offers to its guests are made even more precious by the fact that the destination is still little explored and visiting Armenia is still quite cheap today. A trip to Armenia leaves you with a myriad of positive sensations, fully satisfying your expectations.
It's Is it safe to travel to Armenia?
There are no particular security problems in Armenia. Armenia is considered a rather safe country. As in any tourist destination, normal caution must be exercised in the most crowded areas. crowded with big cities. However, it is necessary to point out the Nagorno-Karabakh Region, outside the main tours of Armenia, to be avoided as it is there is a territorial dispute with neighboring Azerbaijan.
In general Armenia we can say that Armenians are a hospitable people who welcome foreign visitors with open arms.
How to get to Armenia?
Armenia is an easily reachable destination as it has been well connected to the main international airports for years
In fact, convenient direct flights are available from the main European capitals and lately the destination is also served by some low cost airlines, with connections that are sometimes permanent and sometimes seasonal, characterized by particularly convenient fares.
There are also rail connections with neighboring Georgia which allow you to travel by train from Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, to Yerevan, the Armenian capital, with a comfortable night route.
Do I need a visa for Armenia?
Entry into Armenia is allowed visa-free for up to 180 days per year to citizens of many nations, including the entire European Union (and others such as Australia, Argentina, Bulgaria, Brazil, China, United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland).
Another 60 nations have agreements for a simplified visa regime that provides for a visa on arrival in the country or the issuance of an e-visa, an electronic visa for Armenia. However, we recommend checking the latest updates on the requirements for entry into Armenia on the official website of the Armenia embassy of your country of residence, also summarized at this link.
Production of spirits in Armenia
Like Armenian cuisine, brandy distillation also has a thousand-year tradition in Armenia, even if its international fame is a rather recent fact. The exports of Armenian brandy, known in the Russian style as Konyak (cognac), were highly successful especially starting from the 19th century. The main market was neighboring Russia but there was no shortage of international recognition.
The most popular brand famous and still today Ararat, also appreciated by personalities famous like Frank Sinatra. Ararat is the fourth most popular product exported from Armenia. Ararat's main factory is located in Yerevan, the Armenian capital. The factory is can be visited and has an internal shop. Surely a bottle of Ararat is a great souvenir to buy during your tour of Armenia.