Category Archives: Cultural Heritage

How to Visit the World’s Largest Yazidi Temple in Aknalich (Armavir)

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This post is about the world’s largest Yazidi Temple located in Armenia. We explain how to visit the Yazidi Temple in Armenia, its history, and a bit of the history of Yazidis in the country. There are not many Yazidi Temples around the world and the most famous one is Lalish Temple, built in 478 […]

10 Museums in Yerevan That Will Help You Discover Armenia

50 Fabulous and Impressive Things to Do in Yerevan

Armenia is a country teeming with history and artifacts and one of the best places to uncover this is at a museum.  This is a guide to the top ten museums in Yerevan based on popularity and number of visitors. Don’t forget that by purchasing the Yerevan pass, you can access over 40 museums for […]

Areni-1 Cave: How to Visit the World’s Oldest Winery (+ Tips)

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During your travels in Armenia you will wonder at all of the amazing historic sites and probably think “Wow, this church is over 1000 years old!”  Well, how would you like to visit a site that is approximately 7000 years old?  That’s right!  The Areni-1 cave is exactly what you are looking for and it […]

8 Armenian Expressions and Sayings That Will Make You Laugh

8 Armenian Expressions and Sayings That Will Make You Laugh

Many everyday Armenian expressions will put a smile on your face, even if unintended! These are some Armenian sayings that will make you laugh! Ahhh… Armenia and Armenians. Sometimes, I think about how we came to exist as a nation and after so many centuries, still retain our culture, traditions, and language. I believe that […]

11 Things to Do in Garni: See the Temple of Garni and More!

Things to do in Garni: See the Temple of Garni and More!

The Temple of Garni is one of the most famous sights in Armenia. This is a guide to the Temple, including things to do in Garni village and its surrounding area. It also includes where to stay, eat, and more! If you have questions or your own tips for Garni, please drop them in the […]

A Complete Travel Guide to Geghard Monastery (Tips & More!)

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Geghard Monastery is definitely a place that needs to be on your Armenia bucket list for your trip here. This is a complete travel guide to Geghard Monastery.  It will include how to visit Geghard, why you should visit, random facts, and much more! Yerevan City Pass: If you’re hanging around the Armenian capital, the […]