Post by Owen on Sept 18, 2020 20:45:03 GMT
1 ~~~ Armenia’s top sights ~ Rough Guides ~~~
www.roughguides.com/article/armenias-top-sights/ ~ 15 September 2020 ~
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5 ways to experience Armenia
www.roughguides.com/article/5-ways-to-experience-armenia/ ~ 12 July 2018 ~
In early August, the small Caucasus republic of Armenia announced it was reopening to international tourists – once you’ve had a negative Covid-19 test. In celebration of Armenia’s reopening, we’ve gathered a list of the top sights and activities in this beautiful, historic country.
www.roughguides.com/article/armenias-top-sights/ ~ 15 September 2020 ~
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5 ways to experience Armenia
From ancient monasteries in mist-shrouded mountains, to a capital city that's older than Rome yet dominated by early Soviet architecture, Armenia loves to surprise. It was the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as its official religion and was the first to make chess compulsory in schools. The country’s national emblem is snow-capped Mount Ararat, where Noah's Ark landed, according to the Old Testament, although the peak now lies within Turkish territory just over the border. So where should you head for in this relatively unexplored nation and what can you do? Emma Levine visits five destinations in Armenia offering experiences that are not to be missed
www.roughguides.com/article/5-ways-to-experience-armenia/ ~ 12 July 2018 ~