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Things to do in Vagharshapat

Why should I choose excursions in Vagharshapt?

The beautiful city of Armenia is a unique center of cultural and historical heritage. The first settlement in this area arose in the II century BC. During this long period, the settlement grew into a large one a city that has changed its name several times.

The location of Vagarshapta contributes to the reception of many tourists from all over the world. There is something to see here. During the excursion routes, accompanied by our experienced tour guides, you can learn a lot about the unique history of the unusual city of churches, of which there are quite a lot here. Moreover, each of the ancient complexes has its own beautiful history, shrouded in many secrets.

There is a great abundance of unique objects in the city. And it is better to see them during an individual tour with our professional guide.

Only in this way will it be possible to cover most of the significant sights and natural beauties of the ancient city.

Our competent guide will organize a tour taking into account all the wishes of the customer, will show the most interesting and mysterious corners of the city, which many locals do not even know about. In addition to the main objects, here you can explore the most mysterious places covered with ancient legends.

During a variety of excursions and tours, detailed information about which can be found on this page, our professional will help you learn the whole history of the transformation of a small settlement into a beautiful and colorful city. Even during a day trip to Vagarshapt, you can fall in love with him for life. Its ancient objects and natural beauties are simply fascinating.

In each of the buildings, traces of different eras slip through. It is this factor that attracts to itself at all times. Here you can travel through the ages, just closing your eyes for a minute. Various types of excursion routes are described in detail on our website. Any of them can be perfectly organized in the company of a competent guide who loves every corner of this city.

During any of the tours, you can not only learn a lot of unusual and new things, but also feel the whole national flavor, all the greatness of ancient artifacts and the magic of nature. Our guides will organize an unforgettable route, regardless of its complexity and the number of people.

Author's excursions to Vagarshapt

During a walk along Vagharshapt, it is definitely worth visiting its main attraction — the Etchmiadzin Monastery. This ancient temple occupies a special place in the spiritual life of any Armenian. Local residents call this building the “second Vatican". In the most ancient temple there are unique relics that have a special meaning in the life of a believer . Many would like to see at least once a piece of Noah's ark, a spear Longinus, the relics of St. Stephen, part of the staff of the Apostle Bartholomew. And in this building it is possible, as well as to hear unusual details related to each relic from the mouth of an erudite guide.

None of the walks will be able to bypass a visit to the Church of St. Hripsime. Its main attraction was the relics of Saint Hripsime, which is buried in an underground tomb. This architectural complex contains not only unique buildings, but also an amazing park. Not deserves less attention and the Cathedral, which has become the symbol of the city.

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