Dolma, sometimes also written as “tolma,” is another national dish of Armenia that should be on your list of things to try when visiting the country. The dish, however, is also popular in other countries as well, including the Caucasus nations, Balkans, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Here’s a little information about dolma and the best places to try it in Yerevan.

Mystical revelation, love for the native land, enthusiasm, respect for the past, revival of the memory of an outstanding medieval thinker, a visual and tangible connection between history and modernity, enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty - these are some of the components of the appearance of a new point on the tourist map of Armenia: the cave-fortress complex "Zarni-Parni."

Each year on the Sunday closest to the date of August 15, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of St. Mary, the Holy Mother of God. In the Calendar of the Armenian Church, this feast is the fourth of five major feasts that are commemorated, and is the oldest one dedicated to St. Mary.

In 2003, reconstruction works began along the entire perimeter of the Republic Square in Yerevan, Armenia. After the top layer of the asphalt was removed, the remains of stone walls, tiles of black and red tuff, pieces of clay jugs, and clay water pipes appeared before the gaze of the builders.

The monastery complex of Horomayr is a very important religious center of Armenia (it was mentioned since VIIc.). It’s located south-east of the Odzun village. The monastery consists of two monumental complexes: one situated on Debed river on the left shore, and the other on the plateu.

Baklava is a sweet layered pastry with chopped walnuts, syrup or honey. I know it as an Armenian dessert, but baklava is not only Armenian it is very popular in many countries including Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and even Greece. 

About the world-famous Armenian Duduk

Gyumri also called Alexnadrapol, Lenninakan is the second largest city in Armenia. It is situated 126 km from Yerevan (the capital of the Republic of Armenia). It lies in the northwestern part of Armenia in the central Shirak Highland. It sits 1550 feet above sea level. Gyumri is associated with incredible humor, culture, and talented people. In this article, we'll try to tell you about the importance of this city and show you the inconsistency of the city.

Hay Buis is a festival of herbs. But people come here not only to learn about the healing features of the herbs or buy some of them but also enjoy music, dancing and pure, fresh nature.