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If you want to learn about cultural and historical heritage of Armenia, then you should definitely visit Armenian museums. You will plunge into a whole new world and learn so many new and interesting things about both the life of Armenian geniuses and characteristic features of Armenian culture.

Jermuk city is located in the south-eastern part of Armenia, in the upper reaches of the river Arpa. Mild climate, healing mineral waters, beautiful nature – all these make Jermuk a popular resort city, which attracts tourists from different cities and countries.

Dilijan is a popular mountain and spa resort in Armenia. It is situated in the beautiful covered with forests Agstev Valley, 106 km north-east from Yerevan. Amazing nature, healthy, full of pine aroma air, mineral waters make this resort very popular among both local people and tourists.

Carpet weaving is a traditional craft, which is widespread in all Armenian regions. It is so hard to imagine an Armenian traditional home without national carpets. Since ancient times, they have been considered necessary household items for everyday life.

In recent years, lots of shops, department stores and markets have been built in Armenia, where anyone can find clothes, souvenirs and other things for any taste and possibilities. Below we present a list of the most famous trading places of the country, which may interest tourists.

Armenia is a sunny country which every year pleases its inhabitants and guests with bright, juicy and fragrant fruits. Fruit cultivation is one of the leading sectors of Armenian agriculture.

Armenia is one of the few Christian countries in the world, which is almost totally surrounded by Muslim countries. Regardless of religion differences, local people have rather warm and friendly attitude towards their Muslim neighbours.

Armenia is a wonderful country for family holidays, for couples, a group of friends and representatives of the LGBT community. Despite the general misconception, Armenia is a hospitable and tolerant country. Still, LGBT representatives need to know the nuances about the country and the people before planning a trip to Armenia.

Every year various festivals dedicated to the national symbols and products take place in Armenia. Visiting one of them, you will immerse yourself in completely new and colorful atmosphere, get acquainted with some interesting traditions, taste national dishes and just have a lot of fun.

While most tourists prefer to have an active rest with lots of entertainments, some other people imagine the real rest only in the nature-surrounded area with no entertainment and even without any luxuries. Luckily for this kind of people Armenia is full of small, cozy places, where one can forget about everything and just indulge in enjoying of fairy-tale beauty of the country.

It is already several decades that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) organizes an annual meeting where the members determine natural or man-made objects that need promotion and preservation because of their cultural, environmental or historical value.

For the tourists visiting any foreign country, it is always a question where to have a quick and safe snack. Of course, in any country there are lots of good restaurants offering varied and exquisite dishes, but the prices there are not low, and not always you have enough time or can afford eating there.