Top sigths of Armenia
Yerevan suburbs are also rich in many places of interest that are worth visiting. Etchmiadzin complex is definitely one of them. Etchmiadzin Cathedral was built yet in the 5th century. There are more historic churches not far from the cathedral – Surb Gayane, Surb Hripsime and Surb Shoghakat. Nowadays, the complex also includes the Academy of Saint Etchmiadzin, the Synod of Armenian Church, Catholicos residency, several museums and libraries that exhibit large collections of unique books and manuscripts. … OpenChapters of the guide to Gyumri
Gyumri sightseeing
According to historians, first settlers in the territory of modern Gyumri appeared yet in the 6th century BC. However, first mentions of town in this area appeared only in the 8th century when a rebellion against Arabian rulers started here. Gyumri had another name at that time – Kumayri. In the Middle Ages, this was already a large town that kept growing in size and expanding. Kumayri became a part of Persia in … Open