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Episode 11 - Armenia - Alaverdi, Areni, Goris & Etchmiadzin / 365 days off - Travel around the world
ARMENIA: ALAVERDI, DILIJAN, ARENI, GORIS AND ETCHMIADZIN
Travelling on our own to all corners of Armenia was definitely a great experience.From a cultural point of view, we did stop 25 times to visit monasteries, churches and historical sites.
Our 3 favorites were:
Noravank, on a hill at the end of its canyon, it really had a Grand Canyon feel
Marmashen, at the bottom of a lushy green valley, a very peaceful atmosphere and a great site for a picnic.
The Noratus Cemetery, a field of Khachkars, close to Lake Sevan, strolling amongst the cross-stones and their unique carvings let us see one of Armenia’s identities.
From a human point of view, the last 10 days were absolutely fantastic! We met Olga, Irina & Stepan in Alaverdi, Davit and his sisters in Areni, Arthur, Sonna and their lovely children in Etchmiadzin. We had a great time with all of them including the best local and fresh meals we had so far.
If you are around instead of taking day tours from Yerevan, you really should rent a car to explore the country and spend time with people in the different provinces.
WE DID SPECIFICALLY ENJOY
The Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, we had a guided tour by Anna & Anoush, 2 young adults from the Alaverdi English Club (see Best Kept Secret Tip section for details).
Goshavank, another Monastery, we were welcomed by a young priest who saw us looking for frescoes and carvings described in the Bradt guide. Unfortunately he could only speak a few words of english but one of his friend was there and helped with the translation calling another friend on his mobile! The visit took quite some time and we were moved by the priest trying to pass on his passion for his church.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Iris B&B in Alaverdi, the best homestay in the Lori region. We even got interviewed by the Armenian TV during our stay. They were filming a documentary about the B&B in the country.
Areni Wine Art in Areni, Davit and his family are doing huge efforts to drag tourists in the village. They organize hiking trips, organic meals including traditional Armenian barbeque in the “tonir“, dancing and cooking lessons or anything you would request from them.
Artson B&B in Etchmiadzin, Arthur and Sonna’s goal is to make you feel at home and they’re pretty good at it! All the family is eager to exchange with you about the country, travelling and Armenian history. You may be lucky enough to attend a private concert given by their 2nd daughter, Hasmik, who is studying vocal art in College.
RESTAURANTS
As stated before do not even bother looking for restaurants while in homestays. All of them will gladly prepare you fresh local food at unbeatable fares.
BEST KEPT SECRET TIP
The English Club in Alaverdi, is a NGO trying to improve the economic situation teaching english to anyone interested in the village. They are really doing a great job and we liked very much spending some time with its members. They are arranging day hikes and several guided tours to the historical sites of the province. We enjoyed the guided tours at Sanahin and Haghpat very much. The young guides gave us insights about the local history that a common guide book would never tell. Do not hesitate to contact them when in the region to get your private guided tour!
To all the English Club Members, thank you so much for your warm welcome during our visit to the Club, keep up the good work and hope to come back soon!
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Visitando il Paese si ha la possibilità di vedere numerose meraviglie naturali assieme alle famose architetture armene. Tra le foreste e le gole delle montagne si possono così trovare capolavori architettonici come i monasteri di Haghartsin, Goshavank, Kecharis, i complessi di Sanahin e Haghpat, Odzoun, Marmashen, la fortezza di Lori, la sua città nascosta e Hnevank. Paese di laghi e sorgenti, l'Armenia è anche ricca di acque minerali e termali. Le montagne dell'Armenia fanno parte del sistema compreso tra le Alpi e l'Himalaya; si alternano laghi, torrenti, cascate, valli, foreste e isolati altipiani. Il lago Sevan si caratterizza per il costante cambiamento del colore delle sue acque; è un lago di misteri, situato a un'altitudine di 1.900 m e con una profondità massima di 99 m.
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Latitude 41.0960214613493, Longitude 44.6434985473752, zip 1702, County Armenia, City Alaverdi, Address Jravazani Street 2
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Type: Apartement 10th floor,
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Covered area: 125m²,
Bedrooms: 2,
Bathrooms: 2,
Balcony: 2,
Interieur: fully furnished,
Air-Conditioning: yes,
Distance to the beach: 100m,
Distance to Alanya: 12km,
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Ref. H178, B-block apartment, 5th floor, south-east
General information about the complex
This complex consists of two, 12 storey buildings and is considered one of the most popular properties in this area. It is situated at a nice, open corner, only hundred meters from the Mediterranean coast. This complex is constructed to the very highest standards and finished with first quality materials. On-site you will find a refreshing communal pool with slide and a pool for children, a large parking space and a beautiful garden. The site is very well maintained by the caretaker who lives on the complex. Other communal facilities include a sauna, fitness area, generator, internet connection and a playground for children. There is an active Owner's association.
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