Aparan, a small town that is as severe as it is picturesque, lies at the foot of Mount Aragats, Armenia's roof. A small town in the high plateaus, buffeted by the winds, dry and freezing in winter, it is an ideal point of departure for climbing Aragats.

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If someone were to ask you what Steve Jobs, Kim Kardashian and Princess Diana have in common, what would you answer? They are all of Armenian origin... of course! Sometimes more known for its famous expatriates than for itself, Armenia is a multifaceted country still widely unexplored and seldom frequented by Western tourists. But what riches are hidden there! From the capital Yerevan to the emblematic and legendary mountains (Mount Ararat, Mount Aragats), Armenia boasts churches and monasteries listed in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites, a thousand-year-old culture of incredible variety. With a rocky landscape of canyons and high plateaus, 90% of the land is situated above 1000 metres altitude to delight the soul of the lost wayfarer. Traveling in Armenia also means meeting a proud, hospitable and warm people, always overjoyed to be able to share with passing visitors and to assist them in discovering their country and its resources forged over several millennia more intimately. Don’t wait a moment longer, you too can create your tailor-made trip to Armenia. Բարի գալուստ Հայաստան (Bari galust Hayastan or Welcome to Armenia)!

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Aparan

The symbol of a country which recalls the riches of its history and the bitterness of its defeats.

Mount Ararat

Areni's excellent red wines  are produced in a small village in the south west of the country on the border with Azerbaijan

Areni

The ruin of the Amberd Fortress is 2300 m above sea level; it is a symbolic monument perched on top of a stony setting and at the foot of Mount Aragats. Just next to the Vahramashen church (11th century) is another architectural and scenic gem.

Amberd

Yerevan is the country's soul as well as its capital and makes up for its relative lack of historic monuments with unequalled vitality.

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Yerevan is my favourite place in Armenia. I was only planning to stay for three or four days, but ending up staying over a week. If you want to get a cultural fix, then I highly recommend you spend an evening at the Yerevan Opera. Firstly, it's a stunning place and, secondly, there are shows every evening! I saw a folk music concert and a traditional dance performance - 2hr 30min show for two people at the bargain price of £35. I came away with unforgettable memories, knowing I'd had a real taste of local culture. I think it's important to understand Armenia's history, a dark past that very much remains in people's minds today. For example, I was highly aware of Armenia's bitterness regarding the genocide carried out by Turkey. A visit to the Armenian Genocide Museum is a must.

Yereven, the capital of Armenia, is steeped in history and culture. It's a town you must visit during <a href="/armenia/">your trip to Armenia</a>.

I spent a short week in Yerevan, using it as a base to explore the centre of the country, and I have to admit that I was seduced by the town. Not necessarily because of its beauty or the richness of its historic buildings (although there are some beautiful 19th century avenues in the centre of town), but because life there is restful and lively at the same time, and you feel good there. Yerevan has lots of parks and cafe terraces where you can sit and watch the world go by. There are lots of restaurants offering local specialties, and Yerevan has a really active cultural life - theatres, galleries and concerts. Its definitely somewhere you have to go during a <a href="/armenia/">trip to the country.</a>

Yerevan is the country's soul as well as its capital and makes up for its relative lack of historic monuments with unequalled vitality.

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