Tavushi Marz: nature, culture and hospitality in northeast Armenia
Tavushi Marz is Armenia's greenest and most forested province, where Dilijan National Park, historic monasteries and the warmth of…
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Zvartnots Temple: the 7th-century architectural marvel near Yerevan
Zvartnots Temple is a 7th-century archaeological site declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located 10 km from Yerevan. Its uniqu…
Tigranakert of Artsakh: the city of Armenian king Tigranes the Great
Tigranakert is the name of several cities founded by Armenian king Tigranes II (the Great) in the 1st century BC. The most studied…
Tsaghkadzor: the Valley of Flowers and Armenia's ski resort
Tsaghkadzor, meaning "Valley of Flowers" in Armenian, is Armenia's premier mountain resort: modern ski slopes, a panoramic cable c…
Tsaghkashen: rural tourism and nature in the most authentic Armenia
Tsaghkashen is a picturesque mountain village in the Lori region, northern Armenia, ideal for rural tourism: hiking, traditional c…
Tsakhats: the Shirak village with its 7th-century medieval church
Tsakhats is a small village in the Shirak region of Armenia, famous for its 7th-century Church of St. John and for preserving the …
Baku Ferris Wheel: 60 metres high with views over the Caspian Sea
The Baku Ferris Wheel, inaugurated in 2014, stands over 60 metres tall and offers spectacular panoramic views of the Azerbaijani c…
Baku Flame Towers: architecture, fire and modernity in Azerbaijan
The Flame Towers are three iconic skyscrapers in Baku, completed in 2012, with a facade of over 10,000 LED panels that simulate bl…
Icheri Sheher Walls: Baku's Old City, UNESCO World Heritage Site
The medieval walls of Icheri Sheher encircle Baku's Old City, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Within its 12th-centu…
Baku Fountain Square: fountains, shopping and nightlife
Fountain Square (Fəvvarələr Meydanı) is Baku's most vibrant meeting point, surrounded by boutiques, restaurants and cafés, with il…
Gabala: The Ancient Caucasian Capital Turned Mountain Destination
Gabala (Qabala) was the capital of ancient Caucasian Albania and is today the most developed nature tourism destination in Azerbai…
Gobustan Rock Art: Prehistoric Petroglyphs and UNESCO World Heritage in Azerbaijan
The Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, brings together more than 6,000 prehistor…