The Temple of Garni (Armenian: “Garnu tacar”) is located in the village of Garni in Kotayk Province, Armenia, and it was once a pagan temple dedicated to the Armenian sun god Mihr. Built in the middle of the 1st century CE, the Temple of Garni remarkably survived the destruction of pagan temples following Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the 4th century CE, and countless invasions and earthquakes until its collapse in 1679 CE.

Being one of the oldest countries in the world, Armenia has a rich history that has brought forth many traditions, a strong culture, and unique cuisine. Locals highly appreciate the art of consuming traditional drinks, and the most popular national alcoholic drink is brandy, followed by vodka and wine. We’ve compiled a list of drinks you need to try when visiting the county.

Tushpa is an old-fashioned wine cellar located in the heart of Ararat Valley in the gently rolling countryside only some 35 km west of downtown Yerevan. This is a family-owned estate established as a comfortable, cozy tasting room with a magnificent view of Biblical Mount Ararat. In a very warm and friendly atmosphere you can experience and learn about traditionally made Armenian wines in a relaxed, casual way. Interactive winery tours are offered at Tushpa wine tasting cellar room seven days a week, throughout the year. Tushpa is more than just a tasting room. It's a step back in time to celebrate time-honored traditions that will tempt your senses. Come here to explore the peace and harmony that goes into each piece of lavash and every glass of Tushpa wines.

Jermuk is located at an altitude of 2100 meters in a picturesque place where there are alpine meadows, mountain forests, and rocks. Jermuk waterfall is located here. The road from Yerevan to the resort town of Jermuk is about 170 km. The main attraction and meeting place for all vacationers in the resort town of Jermuk is the drinking gallery, located on the shore of a small pond. The gallery's massive pavilion is made of pink and beige stone, with high ceilings supported by massive columns. There are a lot of spruce and pine trees around, which gives an intoxicating aroma to the air. Along the wall of the gallery there are five large stone jugs into which mineral water of different temperatures from 33 to 56 degrees flows in a continuous stream. The water tastes very pleasant and is highly saturated with carbon dioxide. For those who come for medical treatment, the intake of mineral waters is strictly prescribed by the leading doctors of the sanatoriums individually. Please note that you must drink mineral water in Jermuk strictly on an empty stomach, three times a day, 30 or 40 minutes before meals. The temperature of water for use is prescribed strictly according to medical indications - by a doctor. It is better to drink it from small porcelain cups with a narrow spout, in small sips. If you don’t have such a cup, you can purchase it here. It is recommended to take water directly at the source and after taking it, take a short 20-30 minute walk; for this, a park was laid out next to the mineral water pump room, which is currently being gradually restored. Water collected at the source retains its properties for several hours.