Tourism in Armenia
A small but very proud country, Armenia is generous and sincere towards any guest who crosses its borders for peaceful purposes. Tourism in Armenia is still on its way to becoming, the leaders of this business have yet to catch up and catch up.
But for the traveler who has chosen these beautiful places, the mysterious pages of the ancient state of Urartu open up. And you can also see stunningly beautiful mountain landscapes and Lake Sevan, taste the most delicious dishes of national cuisine, including the famous barbecue, taste the best Armenian brandy.
Adventure travel
Many tourists who have already visited Armenia claim that its capital is one of the safest cities in the world. You can walk the streets until late at night absolutely calmly. Although, it is clear that precautions will not hurt anyone, and the guest should keep money and decorations under control..
Drinking water from the tap is really drinkable, even without boiling, because it comes from the purest mountain springs. Tourists in Armenia love mineral water from local producers.
Taxi!
You can get around in Yerevan by many types of transport, including buses, shuttle buses or taxis. For sightseeing in the vicinity of the capital, it is better to contact any local travel agency. The low cost of the excursion trip will surprise the tourist, especially in comparison with the rich program and the impressions received..
The journey from Yerevan to Lake Sevan can be made by train, however, it will be quite long and without any special amenities. It is possible to rent a car, but it is cheaper and more convenient to hire a taxi, although it is difficult to get used to the speed, sharp turns and desperate Armenian drivers.
Great Armenia
The country is proud of preserved historical monuments dating back more than one thousand years, ancient churches and monasteries. One of these monastic complexes is located in the vicinity of the capital. This place is loved by tourists also because the very same Mount Ararat is visible from here, which everyone knows from children's counting rhymes and the legend about Noah's ark sticking to the local land. True, the mountain itself is located in Turkey..
A separate trip is required by the Armenian castles-fortresses, which belonged to wealthy local princes in the X-XIII centuries. The highlight of such a trip will be acquaintance with the ruins of ancient Urartu.
