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National Art Gallery
A special section of the museum is devoted to the art of Armenian artists living abroad. Their works, bearing the imprint of cultural traditions of the countries where they happen to live, are imbued with a nostalgic longing of the artists for their motherland. The old Armenian subdivision owns the works of famous Armenian artists of the early mediaeval and the succeeding periods. The ...
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Lake Sevan
The name Sevan is of Urartian origin, and is derived from Siuna, meaning country of lakes. Presently, the lake covers 1256 square kilometers and reaches a maximum depth of 82 meters. Twenty-eight rivers and springs flow into Sevan but only River Hrazdan begins its flow from it. Perched high in the elevated Armenian terrain, the lake fills a gigantic depression situated at height of 1897 meters ...
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Mount Aragats
Traces of ancient culture as well as an ancient irrigation system were discovered on the slopes of the mountain. Also, fish-like monuments known as “dragons” and symbolizing cult of water were found. The slopes of the mountain are also known for some of the remarkable structures of medieval Armenian architecture that have been retained throughout the centuries, among them are ...
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Dilijan National Park
It stretches over the slopes of several mountain ranges. Among them are the mountain ranges of Pambak (Lori province), Areguni (Gegharkunik province), Miapor (Tavush province), Ijevan (Tavush province) and Halab (Lori province). Interestingly, only those parts are included which fall on 1070-2300 meters above the sea level. In this regard, the mountain meadows above the mentioned altitude do not ...
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Dendropark Stepanavan
There are no cafes, houses or any possible rentals there. All you can do is just go to the park, enjoy the time you spend there and return.The park is not open all day long. It opens at around 10 am and closes at 7 pm. Make sure to leave the park at the mentioned time as afterwards the park becomes dangerous since dogs are let into the botanical garden.Polish engineer and forester Edmon Leonovich ...
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