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Sightseeing tour in Gyumri
The far North-East of the country is famous for Gyumri. It is an urban municipal community and the second largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative center of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. By the end of the 19th century, it was one of the largest cities of Russian-ruled Eastern Armenia with a population like that of Yerevan.
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10 hours 30 minutes
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Place: Armenia, Shirak Region, Harich village
Description: The oldest building of the complex dates back to the 7th century - this is the church of St. Gregory. The ruins of a single-nave church of the 5th century have also been preserved. The main church of Surb Astvatsatsin (Virgin Mary) was built in 1201 by Ivane and Zakare Zakaryans. As the Geographical and Statistical Dictionary of the Russian Empire notes, during the feast of the Trinity, a huge number of pilgrims flocked to the monastery.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Place: Armenia, Shirak Region, Gyumri, Vardanants Square
Description: Archaeological excavations carried out during the Soviet period have shown that the territory of modern Gyumri has been inhabited since at least the third millennium BC. The area is referred to as Kumayri in historical Urartian inscriptions dating back to the 8th century BC.
Duration: 2 hours
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Description: The restaurants of Gyumri are also gastronomically unique, so the amazing lunch is also guaranteed!
Place: Restaurant
Kitchen: Armenian
Duration: an hour 30 minutes
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Place: Armenia, Shirak Region, Gyumri, Khachatur Abovyan Street, 145
Description: Gyumri people are widely known as conservative people. Local people keep traditions and local customs. Among the Armenians, the mention of the dignity of Gyumri is very common. Gyumri is considered the "capital of laughter and humor" of Armenia. Although the city lay in ruins after the 1988 earthquake, it managed to preserve many museums and monuments. For example, the Seven Wounds Church is the only church that did not close during the Soviet era. The second part of the trip will be no less exciting.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Description: Return to the capital city of Yerevan.
Duration: 2 hours
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The price includes
- Wi-Fi in transport
- Baby car seat
- Entrance fees indicated in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Comfortable transport
- Professional guide