Sisian: Prehistoric History and Nature in Syunik Province
Sisian is a city in Syunik province, southern Armenia, surrounded by prehistoric petroglyphs, the medieval Shamb fortress, and mou…
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Spitakavor Monastery: the Hidden Medieval Treasure of Syunik
Spitakavor is an ancient 14th-century Armenian monastery in Syunik province, featuring an inscribed-cross church, stunning mountai…
St. Stepanos Monastery: the Great Armenian Temple in Iran
St. Stepanos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most important Armenian monastery in Iran and one of the main pilgrim…
Stepanavan: the Dendrological Park and Lori Forests You Need to See
Stepanavan is a city in the Lori province of northern Armenia, known for its spectacular dendrological park with more than 180 tre…
Sulema Caravanserai: the Silk Road in northeast Armenia
The Sulema caravanserai, in the village of the same name in Tavush province, is one of the few surviving examples of the medieval …
Tavush: Armenia's greenest province for ecotourism
Tavush is Armenia's northeastern province, famous for its lush forests, Dilijan National Park, medieval monasteries such as Haghar…
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…
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 …