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Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Armenia, Armenia
Discover the best top things to do in Armenia, Armenia including Caucasian Mountains, Tatev Monastery, Noravank Monastery, Eduard Isabekyan Gallery Yerevan, Ter-Ghazaryans’ Micro Art Museum, The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, Garni Temple, Tsitsernakaberd, Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Haghartsin Monastery.
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1. Caucasian Mountains
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5.0 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By JAPRADHA - Pune, India
The Caucaus mountain range is simply amazing ...we visited it in Azerbaijan ,Georgia & Armenia....thick forest ,snow peaks in summer ,lot of hairpin bends makes it simply beautiful...a must visit place.
2. Tatev Monastery
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5.0 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By armenm2016 - Greater Sydney, Australia
The Monestary is about 1000 years and is built on the clif edge of the mountain. You appricaite the difficulty, the passion and the inspiration which must have been the driving force in completing such a difficult project. Take your time and listen to the serenity of the scenery - surrounding valleys and mountains.
3. Noravank Monastery
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5.0 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This monastery dates from the 13th century and is completely different from other Armenian monasteries. "Noravank" means "new", so this the the "New Monastery". On its first floor, the mausoleum of Prince Burtel Orbelian and his family. Right on its façade, a narrow stone-made staircase (very dangerous, I must say) leads to the upper floor and to "Surb Astvatsatsin", the "Holy Mother of God Church"! It is a major religious and cultural center in Armenia and its visit could be combined with the one to "Khor Virap Monastery", as both monasteries are not very far from each other. Enjoy!
4. Eduard Isabekyan Gallery Yerevan
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5.0 based on 97 reviews
Edvard Isabekyan gallery was founded in 2004 and opened in 2013. Edvard Isabekyan’s son Aram Isabekyan has donated 28 of Edvard’s well known paintings to the city of Yerevan that were presented in his permanent exhibition. Irina Isabekyan has been the director of the gallery since its opening. Edvard Isabekyan’s art is being displayed on the both floors of the gallery. On the circular shaped top floor are his large epical paintings. The painter’s view on history transforms today power, pride, virility and the spirit of past victory. Edvard Isabekyan’s gallery is actively involved in Yerevan’s cultural life. The gallery’s director Irina Isabekyan organizes events, lectures and meetings that are aimed to discover Edvard Isabekyan as a painter, writer, educator, caring citizen but foremost as a patriot.
Reviewed By haykoa2021
The building is very nice, there's a QR code on every art piece so it's easy to understand the artists vision. You can ask the guide if you need more details. Our guide was so sweet and welcoming. Eduard's technique is so interesting, it's totally worth to take a look.
5. Ter-Ghazaryans’ Micro Art Museum
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
"Ter-Ghazaryans’ Micro Art" is the first museum of microminiatures in Armenia. The main exhibition includes the micro works of grandfather and grandson Eduard Ter-Ghazaryan, placed on specially designed pedestals, with built-in lighting. Exhibits depict some of the cartoons created by the elder Eduard Ter-Ghazaryan, part of his unique musical instruments. The film portrays his multilateral and phenomenal genius. The idea of creating a museum was born in 2009, when grandfather Eduard Ter-Ghazaryan transmitted the secrets of this unique art to his namesake grandson, with the message that the latter preserves them, develops micro art and transmits it to future generations. The Ter-Ghazaryans’ Micro Art Museum has operated since November 1, 2018.
Reviewed By IPindigo
One of my favorite museums in Yerevan where you can see veeery unique, very tiny and very impressive micro sculptures of talented Ter-Ghazaryans. The museum itself is very small and compacted with a very nice guide and warm atmosphere:)
6. The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots
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4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visiting Vagharshapat and its complex of churches, museums and ruins is absolutely a must at any trip to Armenia. You can start with the "Zvartnots Temple" - the ruins of the old church consecrated to "Saint Gregory the Illuminator" and now known as the "Cathedral of the Celestial Angels". Then visit two different churches devoted to two of the first martyrs of Christianity, "Saint Hripsime" and "Saint Gayane", both nuns and deeply venerated in Armenia. Then, visit the "Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin" complex, the seat of the "Catholicos of All Armenians" (the Pope of the Armenian Apostolic Church), with the "Cathedral of Echmiadzin", which is actually closed for renovations and will remain so until probably 2022. But you can visit its exteriors, gardens, other buildings and, principally, the "Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum", which simply is the Treasury of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with its awesome collection of important religious objects. This collection includes the precious "Holy Spear" which, according to legends, is the spear that wounded Jesus Christ at the Crucifixion and was brought to Armenia by Saint Jude Thaddeus. Isn't that enough? If it isn't, just remember that the "Mother Sea of Holy Echmiadzin" complex, including the ruins of the "Temple of Zvartnots", are all Unesco's appointed "World Heritage Sites"! Enjoy!
7. Garni Temple
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4.5 based on 1,145 reviews
Temple of Garni The Temple of Garni is a classical Hellenistic temple in Garni, Armenia. It is perhaps the best-known structure and symbol of pre-Christian Armenia.The temple was dedicated to Mythra, a deity popular in the Near East which became the patron goddess of the Roman Empire in the period before Christianity.Monastery of Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province
Reviewed By AraB22 - Burbank, United States
Garni Temple is a Greco-Roman colonnaded Pagan Temple dating back to second or first century AD and next to the Temple there are excavated Roman baths... After visiting the temple make sure to enter one of the several homes where the villages will demonstrate making "Lavash" an ancient Armenian bread and enjoy some home made cheeses and fresh fruits... Time permitting take a local taxi and go down the gorge to enjoy the "Symphony of Rocks" formation . Most regular tours do not include this unique part of Garni but if you are with a private tour then you must enjoy the beautiful rock formations... once you are there you can also enjoy a fresh fish lunch in a beautiful garden setting restaurant with the fish swimming in the river.....
8. Tsitsernakaberd
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4.5 based on 866 reviews
Reviewed By Phillip8789 - Terrigal, Australia
The Memorial is located about 100 meters from the Genocide Museum. The Eternal Flame that glows within the centre of the 12 columns is poignant, beautifully understated within its surrounds, as such a Memorial to those victims of a genocide should be. Moving, thought-provoking and an important reminder of the past - unfortunately, not being heeded in today's worldwide society.
9. Cafesjian Center for the Arts
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4.5 based on 3,097 reviews
The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary art to Armenia and presenting the best of Armenian culture to the world. Inspired by the vision of its founder, Gerard L. Cafesjian, the Center offers a wide variety of exhibitions, including a selection of important work from the Gerard L. Cafesjian Collection of contemporary art. Having celebrated its grand opening in November 2009, CCA continues to exhibit unique works of modern and contemporary art and offers a diverse program of lectures, films, concerts, and numerous educational initiatives for adults and children. Over one million people have visited the Center annually since its opening.
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At Yerevan's "Kentron District", you will certainly get your attention caught by impressive gardens and an awesome building: this the "Cascade Complex", which houses the "Cafesjian Center for the Arts". An art museum in and around gardens, fountains and exhibition rooms. From "Tamanyan Street" and its pedestrian area, you can easily reach the museum, which is divided in two main sectors: the open-air "Cafesjian Sculpture Garden" and the "Cafesjian Art Galleries". At the external sculpture park and gardens, works by important international artists as Fernando Botero, Peter Woytuk, Joana Vasconcelos, Saraj Guha and many others. Inside the building, art galleries offering a wide variety of exhibitions, lectures, films, concerts, a library and other educational initiatives. After visiting the park, get inside the main building and take the indoor escalators up to the top floor. Take your time and start visiting the various galleries on your way down, Outside stairways provide awesome views of Yerevan and its "Kentron District". One last remark: right at the top of the "Cascade Complex", a part of the "Monument to 50 years of Soviet Armenia", as well of the "Aznavour Center", can be seen. Enjoy!
10. Haghartsin Monastery
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4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By R2873ZTpaulab - Santa Cruz, United States
beautiful serene monastery. carving is lovely. definitely worth a trip. buried in the Armenian countryside. no noise or disturbances, just this hidden treasure.
