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19-03-2022

The gorgeous architectural compositions of Gyumri: Alexandropol castle, the Black Fortress

On October 3, 1837, Emperor Nicholas I visited Gyumri. The Emperor founded the Church of the Holy Martyr Alexandra on the territory of the castle. In her honor, the castle, and later the city was renamed Alexandropol.
27-02-2022

Gyumri- The city of seven churches

There are few cities, which have unremittingly existed during many millenniums. One of such cities is Gyumri –the center of Shirak region.
21-02-2022

Holy Godmother of Odzun - the spiritual strength of the people

Odzun Church is a domed basilica church located in the center of Odzun village, Lori region. It is one of the unique buildings of the early Middle Ages, which has completely preserved its appearance.
20-02-2022

Haghartsin monastery - one piece of spase

According to legend, an eagle soared above the dome of the main church during its consecration, so the monastery became widely known as the monastery of the soaring eagle.
10-02-2022

Makaravank - the place of our soul

Makaravank is an Armenian church complex of the 13th century, located on the slope Paytatap Mountain,3 km southwest of the village of Achajur in Tavush region of Armenia.
08-02-2022

Monastery of St. Gregory in Bardzrakash -the beauty of the emerald forests

St. Gregory of Bardzrakash, one of the unique treasures of medieval Armenian architecture, is hidden in the heart of dense forests about two kilometers away from the unworldly Dsegh.
03-02-2022

Van - the ancient capital of Armenia

Van is located at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level, on the eastern shore of Lake Van. It is one of the oldest cities in the world that has survived to this day.
01-02-2022

Ani - the city of a thousand and one churches

Ani - a city on the bank of the Akhuryan River, the capital of medieval Armenia. A testimony օֆ the glory and power of the Bagratuni royal dynasty.