When traveling to a new country with an official currency different from the one used in your home country, it might be a bit daunting. The dram is the official currency used throughout Armenia, and therefore you’ll be paying in drams for attractions, sights, and public transportation. This guide is packed with all the necessary information about drams you’ll need to know while planning a visit here.

There are only a few varieties of pomegranate in the world that have sufficient juiciness and sugar content for the production of wine. These rare varieties include the Armenian pomegranate, the crowned fruits of which ripen under the hot sun of the southernmost Armenian region - Syunik. Pomegranate is one of the symbols of Armenia, an ancient symbol of fertility, immortality, love and God's grace. In pagan times, pomegranate fruits were dedicated to the Mother Goddess and the Goddess of fertility, as the fruit that symbolized the breasts of Anahit. The priests washed the sacred altars with pomegranate wine as if it were nectar, therefore, throughout the first four centuries in Christian Armenia, the pomegranate was considered a "forbidden fruit" The fruit that had fallen into disfavor was absent from Armenian official art until the middle of the 7th century, when Catholicos Nerses Ill began the construction of Zvartnots - the Temple of Vigilant Forces - near Vagharshapat, one of the two dominant ornaments of which is a pomegranate.

An Armenian feast is a special atmosphere, heartfelt toasts, and...an extra plate for an unexpected guest who in Armenia is considered to be the messenger of God. The Armenian feast is an abundance of dishes tested for thousands of years and a significant reason to visit Armenia, because no one will stay at a party if they don't like the food. The local cuisine harmoniously fits into the fashionable concept of healthy nutrition - there are always a lot of fresh vegetables and greens on the table, the meat and fish are served with low-calorie side dishes, and. desserts are made from honey and nuts. Armenian cuisine is not only tasty, nourishing and healthy, it is a good seasoning for warm communication and a worthy companion to the local wines. Yerevan Food Fest gastronomic festival, presents the wines that will emphasize the taste of the traditional dishes from three large terroirs in the country - Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Ararat valley.

Founded in 2006, Gevorkian Winery is currently one of the leaders of the winemaking industry in Armenia and offers a wide range of high-quality products made from indigenous Armenian grape varieties, as well as fruits and berries. Following the ancient traditions Gevorkian winery crafts distinctive red wines using once forgotten Armenian Kakhani method i.e. producing noble wines from dried grapes.