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5-6 ч
Daily Tour
6 people
Armenian, English, Russian
One of the top attractions of Armenia is Lake Sevan – the “Blue pearl” of the country. It is one of the largest freshwater high altitude lakes in Eurasia. The stop is foreseen at the peninsula, where magnificently stands Sevanavank monastery. From the height there opens an amazing view of the lake, shimmering in a palette of blue, emerald and green. Currently a religious seminary functions here which is not readily open to the public.
The fascination and the "pearl" of mountainous Armenia is Lake Sevan, which is one of the world's greatest high altitude fresh-water lakes. It is about 1900 m above sea level. The lake is of volcanic origin and is surrounded with mountains of 3000 m and higher. The beautiful landscape and the crystal water serve nice preconditions for excellent rest.The lake is also famous for its peninsula and medieval church complex, built in 874.
A marvelous scene opens in the north-western part of Lake Sevan, where the peninsula towers over the transparent surface of the lake. Sevanavank monastery was built on the peninsula in 874 by the order of king Ashot Bagratuni's daughter – princess Mariam. The silhouette of the churches against the background of the turquoise lake and blue sky casts unexplainable impression on the visitors.
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