Armenia is one of the oldest states in the world. The Biblical Mount Ararat, where according to legend the Noah's Ark put in to, is here. Ararat is considered to be the symbol of Armenia. The name of the mountain is found everywhere in Armenia: from restaurants to airports.
The capital of Armenia is Yerevan. The town is situated at the foot of the Mount Ararat. Being one of the oldest cities in the world Armenia was founded in 782 BC by the king of the state of Urartu Argishti I. If you decide to stay in Yerevan, the numerous hotels in the city will be glad to offer their services. The main hotels of Yerevan: five-star Armenia Marriott and Golden Tulip Yerevan.
Armenia is one of the first Christian states of the world. Therefore, there are many ancient churches, monasteries and temples.
Travelling to Armenia, you should pay special attention to two attractions: Lake Sevan and the resort city Dzhermuk. One of the most fascinating tourist routes lies around the Lake Sevan (approximately 200 km). And if you choose to visit Dzhermuk you could go to the best thermal mineral springs in Europe. According to its mineral composition the water of Dzhirmuk does not yield to the famous Karlsbad water.
Another attraction of Armenia is Armenian cuisine. Armenian cuisine, as well as all Caucasian cuisine, consists of a large number of hot aromatic spices: pepper, coriander, and fenugreek. The main feature of Armenian cuisine, unlike other Caucasian, is a large number of dishes made from aubergines and haricot. The most popular Armenian dishes are tolman, pastyner and tyal
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