There are few countries with an ancient and complex history and a rich culture like Armenia. It is a destination that has aroused the curiosity of many tourists around the world, amazing them with its natural scenery and dormant volcanoes, and with its adoption of Mount "Ararat" as a symbol of its Christian identity despite the mountain being geographically located within Turkey's borders.
Despite its small size, Armenia has managed to capture the hearts of millions of lovers of nature and religious tourism, recently becoming one of the most attractive places for tourists in Europe, especially Yerevan, the capital and largest city, which has been dubbed the "Pink Capital" and brings together most of the country's tourist attractions, such as Republic Square, the Opera House and the Blue Mosque, which dates back to the 18th century, as well as most of the museums and the famous Cascade complex.
Armenia's mountain landscapes have made it the ideal place for winter sports such as skiing, mountain climbing and hiking through green valleys, the most famous being the ski resort in the town of "Tsaghkadzor", which is home to the finest hotels and a variety of tourist attractions, historic buildings and ancient monasteries.
The town of "Goris" is also among the most beautiful towns in Armenia, especially as it is a destination for many adventure seekers and romantic travelers. There you will find the stone forest and the famous "Tatev" Monastery, where you can soar by cable car on a wonderful trip over the "Vorotan" River to see stunning natural scenery from a height of 320 meters above the ground, finally reaching the monastery.
In the "Artsakh" region, you will find the "Hunot" Canyon, a paradise for those who love hiking in nature, whose charm and splendor can be seen from the highest point of Mount "Jdrdiaz", where pure waterfalls merge with green forests and huge mountains, made even more beautiful by Stone Age caves and the ruins of the village of "Hunot".
For those seeking religious tourism, a number of Armenia's most important cultural sites can be found, such as "Haghartsin" Monastery, "Goshavank" Monastery and "Akhnabat" Church in Dilijan National Park in "Tavush" Province.
As is customary in European cities, Armenia is not without strange places and legendary stories, such as "Levon's Divine" Cave, which began as a simple request from a wife to her husband to build a storage cellar for potatoes, before the husband unleashed his enthusiasm and turned it into a series of caves under the house, including stairs, halls and multiple rooms extending to a depth of 70 feet below the house. In honor of her husband's efforts, the wife turned it into a tourist attraction after his death in 2008.
The strangest place of all is the "Tnjri" tree, located in the "Martuni" area, which is 2,000 years old and whose large hollow trunk can hold more than 100 people inside. Its legend says that anyone who burns this Armenian tree will die after just 7 days.
