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For the tourists visiting any foreign country, it is always a question where to have a quick and safe snack. Of course, in any country there are lots of good restaurants offering varied and exquisite dishes, but the prices there are not low, and not always you have enough time or can afford eating there.

The tourists visiting any foreign country always want to try some interesting exotic national dishes. Local cuisine tells a lot about customs and traditions and helps to get a better knowledge of the country.  Armenia has a lot to offer to its foreign guests:

It is already several decades that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) organizes an annual meeting where the members determine natural or man-made objects that need promotion and preservation because of their cultural, environmental or historical value.

While most tourists prefer to have an active rest with lots of entertainments, some other people imagine the real rest only in the nature-surrounded area with no entertainment and even without any luxuries. Luckily for this kind of people Armenia is full of small, cozy places, where one can forget about everything and just indulge in enjoying of fairy-tale beauty of the country.

For many people Armenia is associated with the sun, summer and warm weather, but, in fact, this country is no less beautiful and attractive in winter period. Many regions are covered with white fluffy snow, the cities are beautifully decorated and everywhere you will feel the warm atmosphere and the foretaste of the forthcoming holidays.

Armenia is sometimes called «the chess capital of the world» and besides it is said not by the locals but by prestigious and reputable foreign media such as CNN, BBC, France Press, and others. Keep reading and you will learn many interesting things about chess in Armenia.

Yerevan is a cozy hospitable city that has so many interesting things to offer to its foreign guests. One of its characteristic features is a large number of green beautifully designed parks created for a pleasant rest and interesting pastime.

Armenian nature is beautiful and varied: mountain landscapes, alpine steppes and meadows, wild rivers and azure lakes. Below we offer you to get acquainted with the most beautiful and famous lakes of the country that deserve your special attention. Once in Armenia try to visit these unique places that are unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.

Right in the center of Yerevan near the Republic Square, there is a colorful fair “Vernissage” – the favorite place of all the tourists and guests visiting Armenia. Artists, craftsmen, jewelers, potters and seamstresses bring their amazing works here and every weekend from 10:00 am you can buy any souvenir you like.

Summer is a perfect time for visiting Armenia. It is important to note that it starts long before the calendar date and lasts till the end of September. The weather is mostly clear, hot and sunny with few rainy days.

Every year various festivals dedicated to the national symbols and products take place in Armenia. Visiting one of them, you will immerse yourself in completely new and colorful atmosphere, get acquainted with some interesting traditions, taste national dishes and just have a lot of fun.

Armenia is a wonderful country for family holidays, for couples, a group of friends and representatives of the LGBT community. Despite the general misconception, Armenia is a hospitable and tolerant country. Still, LGBT representatives need to know the nuances about the country and the people before planning a trip to Armenia.