The Last of the Argonauts:  
by John Brenson     Tavush      

Lori

Tavush

Kotayk

Yerevan

Armavir

Aragatsotn

Shirak

Gegharkunik

Ararat

Vayots Dzor

Syunik

 

 

 

NKR

Ani

Kars

Georgia

Tbilisi

Kazbegi

Borjomi

Trapezounta

 

Ijevan

TAVUSH is a wooded province, with a higher rainfall than most of Armenia. With some notable monasteries and some spectacular scenery, it is worth spending a few days in "Little Switzerland" as it is often called.

Below: Berdavan can be seen in the distance near Noyemberian and the Azeri border.

Dilijan

The bustling main street of Ijevan provides visitors with many conveniences within a short walk of the centrally located hotels. The park adjacent to the Aghstev River, which flows through the town, contains some interesting sculptures, and is dotted with cafe-bars and restaurants.

The old town in Dilijan is being renovated for visitors, and as a memorial to a by-gone era. This street has been converted into an art and craft locality, with all the shops producing traditional Armenian ware from centuries past, and experts on hand to show you how they were made.