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10 Reasons Why Armenia has Become a Medical Tourism Mecca

10 Reasons Why Armenia has Become a Medi...

Posted on: April 25 2016 When we founded GetTreated in Yerevan, back in 2014, many asked what they thought to be a perfectly rational question: of all places, why Armenia? For us, the choice was quite clear: each member of our team has had a positive experience with Armenian medical professionals at one time or another and the country’s unmatched tech skills made Yerevan an ideal place to start a health-disruption tech startup. The flood of enthusiastic feedback we received from our patients helped us realise that Armenia has much more to offer patients than...
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Erebouni Appeared in the List of 9 Oldes...

 25.03.2016 Forbes Russia has included Erebouni in the list of 9 oldest castles of the world. “The Castle of Erebouni, which is situated on the Arin-Berd hill, was built in the times of the Kingdom of Urartu, in 782 B.C. At that time, there wasn’t a more powerful country in Asia and the king of Urartu Argishti the First was expanding the borders of his kingdom including new neighboring plots, among them the Ararat valley. The Asians conquered the kingdom of Urartu, but Erebouni, as well as Teyshebaini, which was also within the borders of Armenia, overcame a long...
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Easter Celebrations in All the Districts...

Different celebrations of Easter were held in all the districts of our capital. As it is informed from the Department of Information and Public Relations of the Municipality of Yerevan, Easter celebrations, which were organized in church yards, parks, in some places also in the yards, were accompanied by the ethnographic and folk singing and dancing, exhibitions of handicraft, and of course, by the symbol of the holiday – fighting with eggs. There were also organized exhibitions and treatment of colored eggs and traditional dishes of the holiday. By the way,...
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Why don’t they Open in Armenia the Mysterious Pyramid of Getazat, Who has Built it, When was it Built, Why was it Built? Exclusive Interview (video)

Why don’t they Open in Armenia the Myste...

Tourism is the same for the economy of every country as clean mountain air for the body. It is accepted to say that Armenia is an open-air museum, but at the same time, most part of the exhibition halls of that museum remain closed. The guest of the program “In Reality with Gagik Mkrtchyan” is independent researcher, expert in ancient civilizations Vazgen Gevorgyan. the material is taken from http://goo.gl/Ukur2V translated from Armenian into English...
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Trndez: Traditions in the Language of Fi...

 Armenak Hovhannisyan| Nazik Armenakyan Millenial experience prompts that confessing love in the language of fire is more effective. Trndez is celebrated on February 14, when the Catholics celebrate St. Valentine’s Day and not on February 13, as many people think. The thing is that according to the ecclesiastical calendar the day changes after the evening liturgy. The official name of Trndez is Tearnyndaraj (coming to meet the Lord) and is connected with an incident from the life of Jesus Christ. According to the Jewish law, on the 40th day of life Mary and Joseph...
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22 Free Things to Do in Yerevan

22 Free Things to Do in Yerevan

Are you planning a visit to the city of Yerevan? Then here’s a list of what you can do in the capital of Armenia – FREE of charge. I’m sure there are more activities that can be added to this list, and I’ll update it from time to time upon finding new information. As for now, here’s the list of 19 free things to in Yerevan. 1. VISIT THE CAFESJIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary art to Armenia and presenting the best of Armenian culture to the world. You can visit its open air exposition of...
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Tourism Activities, which will take plac...

May 21 – “Tolma Festival”: Armavir Region, Musaler  village. The aim is to promote the Armenian cuisine and dishes. June 4-5 – Eco-tourism festival – Vayots Dzor, Gomk and Martiros communities. The aim of the eco-tourism festival is to contribute to the development of eco-tourism in Gomk and Martiros communities of Vayots Dzor, as well as to raise the level of public awareness on eco-tourism. June 11 – “Bread in the Mountains Festival”: at 17: 00-21: 00 In forepart of  Tumanyan Park  of Yerevan. The aim is to get acquainted with the history of...
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Armenia is 9th World Most Secure Country

Armenia is 9th World Most Secure Country

According to Gallup’s Law and Order Index Armenia is the 9th spot among 141 countries with 82% of adult Armenians feeling quite safe while walking home alone at night in the city or area where they live. The highest scores 91% are recorded in Hong Kong and Singapore, in contrast the lowest 22% is in Venezuela; the country with second-highest murder rate in the world after Honduras. Norway is also outstanding at 86%, followed by Spain, Rwanda and Indonesia, all tied at 85%. The report is based on more than 142,000 interviews with adults in 141 countries in...
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Top 5 mysterious sights in Armenia

Dec 3 2015 Our planet is really an incredible place. Although almost every single day scientists wow us with findings which our ancestors solely linked to supernatural powers and gods, the earth abounds in a myriad of mysterious places which are yet to be discovered. With its modest territory yet rich history and culture, Armenia is a land of enigmas that have been captivating the locals and foreigners for centuries. So, if you’re one of those curious minds, who delights in unlocking secrets and solving puzzles, let’s start our journey across the most mysterious...
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The Dance “Kochari” in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Dance “Kochari” in the UNESCO list o...

During the 10th session of UNESCO committee of Intangible cultural heritage there were discussed 35 applications, including the application of Armenia to include the traditional national Armenian dance “Kochari” in the list of Intangible cultural heritage. In the result of the discussions among the members of the committee, experts and the representatives of Armenia, UNESCO committee of Intangible cultural heritage approved that the traditional dance Kochari is a manifestation of national identity and it is spread both in Armenia and in Diaspora. Let us mention, that...
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“Erebouni- Yerevan” History of Celebrati...

On October 10 and 11, 2015 Yerevan celebrated with great splendor the festival of “Erebouni-Yerevan”.  It was celebrated for the first time in 1968 on the occasion 2750th anniversary of the foundation of Erebouni fortress (B. C. 782). “Erebouni-Yerevan” festival is also called “The Festival of Yerevan”, “The Day of Yerevan”: it has become traditional since 1983, (it was not celebrated only in 1991–98). In the frameworks of festival, there are organized exhibitions of paintings, great concerts in big and small squares, in the parks of the Republic, which...
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Areni Wine Festival

Areni Wine Festival

Being already traditional, but each year presented in a new way Wine Festival again launched in Areni community bringing joy to the lovers of wine. Wine festival is already known not only in Armenia but also abroad. The festival, in which both home and factory wine producers take part, is held for already 11 years, from which 7 years it has been held with the state support. As the Head of the Tourism Department of the Ministry of Economics of RA Mekhak Apresyan mentioned, the festival has a success and it develops year by year, we can even say that it has become the most...
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Barbeque contest-fest held in Armenia’s Lori

Barbeque contest-fest held in Armenia’s ...

08.09.2012 YEREVAN.–Development and Preservation of Armenian Culinary Traditions NGO along with the Areni Festival fund, Akhtala city hall of the Armenia’s Lori Region, and with the support of the Armenian Ministry of Economy held on Saturday the fourth international and traditional barbeque contest-festival in Lori’s Akhtala city, Armenian News-NEWS.am Lori correspondent reports from the site. The US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, Armenia’s Minister of Agriculture Sergo Yeritsyan local authority representatives and lots of tourists attended the festival. 18...
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10 Ways to Recognize Armenia When You Se...

How to recognize an Armenian cross-stone, what do the red, blue and orange of the Armenian flag stand for, why Armenians love pomegranates and who can read the khaz? Here’s a breakdown of visual images that have most commonly come to stand for Armenia. 1. WHEEL OF ETERNITY Seen everywhere from ancient church carvings to modern-day emblems and company logos, the Armenian symbol of eternity is among the culture’s most significant signs. It is also thought to double as a sign for the sun. 2. ALPHABET It may be the most distinct of Armenian symbols and one...
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Armenians along the Silk Road. Chapter I...

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August 11 is the Holiday of Navasard: According to the Armenian Calendar on 2015 starts the year 4507

August 11 is the Holiday of Navasard: Ac...

According to the legend Hayk the Forefather (Hayk Nahapet) unwilling to obey the ruler of Assyria Bell comes to the land of Ararat from Babylonia. Bell decides to make him obey by force and invades the land of Ararat with a huge army. With his sons and grandsons Hayk goes to meet Bell’s army and starts fighting on the shores of Lake Van. The terrible battle starts on August 11, 2492 B.C. When during the battle Hayk recognizes Bell, he hits Bell’s breast with a three-winged arrow, which coming out of his back hits the ground. Without breathing Bell falls down and the...
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Places of Interest in Armenia

Places of Interest in Armenia

There are different cultural, religious, ecological and historical sights in Armenia. One of them is Matenadaran that is located in the heart of Armenia’s capital Yerevan. Matenadaran is a big library-museum for ancient manuscripts and books. The other sight is the Erebuni fortress in Arin Berd hill; this is the place where the city of Erebuni was build, which is now the big city Yerevan. Tsitsernakaberd is one of the most important places for all Armenians. This is the memorial for the victims of 1915 Armenian Genocide. There are five places that are included in...
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In 2015 Mulberry Festival was held in Artsakh (photos)

In 2015 Mulberry Festival was held in Ar...

On June 27, 2015 with the initiative of department of Tourism and Historical Environment Protection adjunct to Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR) Government for the first time mulberry festival was held in the nearby of Amaras monastery. Artsakhpress reported that blessing ceremony was held in monastery. Mulberry boons such as mulberry vodka, mulberry doshab (sweet and thick juice having heeling effects), mulberry raisins and mulberry jam were represented in pavilions consisting of 7 regions of NKR. Besides, ways of traditional preparing of mulberry vodka and mulberry...
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Armenia, the Land of Noah – Planet...

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Advice to Travellers

When signing a contract with a travel agency we advise you to clarify all the details concerning the accommodation in the foreign country. Take the address and phone number of the representation of the travel agency. It is obliged to support you during your rest, especially in the issues connected with your arrival, accommodation, the level of food and services. We advise you to get as much information about the country you are leaving for as possible: climatic conditions, laws, customs, characteristics of behavior in public and other places. In order to avoid undesirable...