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Our Experiences and Travel Reports for Armenia
Our Experiences and Travel Reports for Armenia
Here you will find all the information you need to visit Armenia. It should help you plan your trip with ease. On this page, you will find everything you can do in Armenia, which dishes you must try, and useful tips for your journey.
All Travel Reports for Armenia
Highlights in Armenia
- Garni & Geghard Monastery
- Yerevan, the capital of Armenia
- Dilijan National Park (Switzerland of Armenia)
- Khor Virap Monastery
- Areni (wine center and caves)
- Zvartnots Cathedral
- Lake Sevan & Sevan Peninsula
- Garni Gorge (Symphony of Stones)
Travel Tips for Armenia
Here I have summarized a few things that are useful for your travel planning.
What You Should Know
- Armenia has about 3 million inhabitants
- The capital is Yerevan (also called Erevan). With approximately 1.2 million residents, Yerevan is the largest city in Armenia (and 40% of the country's population lives there)
- The country covers an area of about 29,743 km² - slightly smaller than Belgium but about the same size as Brandenburg
- Armenia is located in the Caucasus and is part of Asia
- Armenian is spoken. Only elderly people still speak Russian. Young people prefer to learn English, German, Spanish, or French.
- National currency: Dram (AMD), 1 Euro is approximately 405 Dram
- Time difference: +2 hours (in summer)
- Visa on arrival: You receive a stamp in your passport upon arrival. The process is straightforward.
- Best travel time: Year-round, depending on the destination. Ideal in summer or fall
Facts About Armenia
There are many facts about Armenia that we find really interesting. Therefore, we wanted to summarize all of them and make them accessible to you here:
- Armenia has four neighboring countries: Georgia (Caucasian language), Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran (all predominantly Islamic). Theoretically, we are still at war with Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh). However, there is a ceasefire, and younger Armenians wish for peace and border openings with Turkey.
- The Armenian alphabet (alongside Georgian & Korean) is one of the three most advanced in the world.
- The Armenian language is an Indo-European language, with roots connected to Greek.
- Like us, there are many local dialects and terms in Armenia. The East and West of the country speak very differently, but they understand each other.
- 'Merci' for 'thank you' is very common. The Armenian word for thank you "Շնորհակալություն" (pronounced Schnoragalutschun) is unfortunately way too complicated to remember.
- Armenia is considered one of the safest travel countries and ranks internationally even ahead of Germany.
- Armenia has over 300 sunny days a year.
- Armenia is the world's oldest Christian nation.
- Mount Ararat is a national symbol for Armenians, even though it is actually located in Turkey.
- Armenia is the homeland of the apricot - and that has been known since ancient times. The botanical name "Prunus armeniaca" means "Armenian plum."
- The orange in the national flag is therefore the color of the apricot.
Getting There
By plane
At present, direct flights from the U.S. are available only with Condor from Frankfurt to Yerevan. Also, routing flights from Berlin via Poland or Vienna only land in the Armenian capital.
By Train
By train or bus via Tbilisi (Georgia): An alternative would be to travel through the Georgian capital Tbilisi. From Tbilisi, you can comfortably take the night train to Yerevan - and maybe even connect it with a round trip through the beautiful neighboring country, at least with a city tour of Tbilisi.
You can also get from Tbilisi by bus (Marshrutka). This is cheaper and faster than the train. The ride costs about 12 Euros and lasts 5 to 6 hours.
If you're planning a road trip, a rental car is a good option to explore the highlights along the route from Tbilisi to Yerevan.
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