OUR THAI FRIENDS EXPLORE ARMENIA
Sailing down on a ropeway from the Mt. Teghenis in Tsaghkadzor and cruising along the Sevan Peninsula on the boat. Stopping by the Armenian Stone Alphabet and feeling the history at the base of the mighty Amberd Fortress.
Tsaghkadzor (“Gorge of Flowers” in Armenian) is situated along the southeast side of Mt. Teghenis (2,819m), and the Tsaghkadzor ski resort (1,750m) is located just above the town of Tsaghkadzor, approximately 60 km from Armenia’s capital Yerevan. The architectural complex of Kecharis is the highlight of the town, comprising three churches and three chapels dating back to the 11th century (Kotayk Province).
Lake Sevan is one of the highlights of a visit to Armenia. The lakeshore is lined with sandy beaches, some teeming with activity and resorts, offering water sports such as sailing, jet skiing and windsurfing, and some quiet and secluded. Lake Sevan’s proximity to Yerevan, coupled with its cooler summer temperatures, outstretched blue waters and historic sights make it one of Armenia’s key places to visit (Gegharkunik Province).
In 2005, the Armenian alphabet celebrated its 1600th birthday. In commemoration, the architect J. Torosyan created the stone carvings of every letter, strategically placing them near the final resting place of the man who created the alphabet, Mesrop Mashtots. This new addition to the landscape is a very popular spot to stop and climb some of the letters for a photo with your favorite letter (Aragatsotn Province).
The southern slope of Mt. Aragats hosts the 7th century medieval Amberd Fortress, the patrimony of Pakhlavuni princes and one of the few surviving castles in the country. The complex of Amberd Fortress stands at 2,300m above sea level, and includes the defensive walls, the castle, bath and the church (Aragatsotn Province).
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