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Jermuk Waterfall: "The Mermaid's Hair" in the Heart of Vayots Dzor
Jermuk Waterfall is the second highest waterfall in Armenia (68 meters high) and is located in the Vayots Dzor region in the resort town of Jermuk. It flows into the Arpa River gorge creating a stunning sight that resembles transparent hair hanging from the rocks. For this reason people also call it "Mermaid's Hair." According to legend a beautiful princess used to throw her long hair down the cliff every day for her lover to climb up. When her father the king found out he c

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Mar 91 min read


Ropeways of Armenia: A Flight Over Mountains and Gorges
Armenia's mountainous terrain offers a unique chance to enjoy natural beauty from a bird's-eye view. The country's most famous ropeway is "Wings of Tatev" which is registered in the Guinness World Records as the world's longest reversible aerial tramway. It transports tourists over the breathtaking Vorotan Gorge to the medieval Tatev Monastery. Equally attractive are the ropeways of Tsaghkadzor and Jermuk which become hubs for skiing enthusiasts in winter and reveal the fu

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Mar 21 min read


Mineral Waters of Armenia: Health from the Earth's Depths
Armenia is rich in natural mineral springs which have been famous for centuries for their healing and restorative properties. There are hundreds of mineral springs across the country the most famous being Jermuk Arzni Bjni and Dilijan . These waters are rich in rare minerals and trace elements that help treat diseases of the digestive cardiovascular and nervous systems. Armenian mineral waters are not only exported to dozens of countries but also serve as the foundation for t

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Mar 11 min read
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