Sadakhlo Border Crossing: How to Cross Between Georgia and Armenia Without a Hitch
The Sadakhlo border crossing is the main land crossing between Georgia and Armenia, used by thousands of travelers and truck drive…
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Samtavro Monastery: the Cradle of Georgian Christianity in Mtskheta
Samtavro Monastery, in the sacred city of Mtskheta (UNESCO World Heritage Site), houses the tomb of Saint Nino, Georgia's 4th-cent…
Sioni Cathedral: the Spiritual Heart of Tbilisi's Historic Old Town
Sioni Cathedral, in the old town of Tbilisi, is one of Georgia's most sacred temples: built in the 6th century and rebuilt after m…
Martuni: Rural Authenticity and Vineyards in the Heart of Armenia
Martuni is a charming Armenian village nestled among hills and vineyards, with stone houses and red-tiled roofs, textile crafts, a…
Orbelian Caravanserai: Armenia's Silk Road Frozen in Time
The Orbelian Caravanserai (or Selim Caravanserai), built in 1332 at the mountain pass of Vayots Dzor, is the best-preserved mediev…
Khndzoresk: Armenia's Most Fascinating Cave Village
Khndzoresk is an Armenian village of homes carved into sandstone rock, inhabited until the 20th century, famous for its suspension…
Zorats Karer (Karahunj): Armenia's Prehistoric Observatory Older Than Stonehenge
Zorats Karer, known as the "Armenian Stonehenge," is a megalithic complex of more than 200 standing stones dating to 5,500 BC, wit…
Bavra: The Northern Gateway Between Armenia and Georgia
Bavra is a small Armenian village in the Shirak province that hosts one of the main land border crossings between Armenia and Geor…
Black Fortress of Gyumri (Sev Berd): The Basalt Stronghold That Defines a City
The Black Fortress (Sev Berd) of Gyumri is an imposing 19th-century military stronghold built in black volcanic basalt during the …
Exploring Gyumri: Architecture, History and Art in Armenia's Second City
Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city, impresses with its black basalt architecture, the lively Vartanants Square, medieval church…
Armenian Genocide Museum in Yerevan: Memory, History and Human Dignity
The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd in Yerevan, is the main documentation and commemoration cen…
Lahich Village: The Copper and Blacksmithing Town in the Mountains of Azerbaijan
Lahich is a medieval village in Ismailli (Azerbaijan) famous for its copper and blacksmithing craftsmanship passed down through ge…