Armenia is the first Christian country in the world
Armenia is the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a religion (301).
The first church in the world was constructed in Armenia
Etchmiadzin Cathedral was the first official church built in the 4th century. The first Catholicos Gregory the Illuminator (Lusavorich) had a dream where Christ came down from heaven with a burning hammer in his hand and indicated the place to build this church. In 303, the church was built on the site of an ancient pagan temple at that time. Since 2000, the cathedral has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Yerevan is older than Rome
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is one of the oldest cities in the world (782 BC). It is even older than Rome. Yerevan is known as the "pink city" for the color of the volcanic tuff that covers its facades.
Lake Sevan is the biggest lake in the Caucasus
Lake Sevan is the biggest lake in the Caucasus and one of the biggest freshwater lakes in Eurasia. It is located about 2000 meters above sea level.
Areni Winery is the oldest in the world
In the south of Armenia the village of Areni is located, which is one of the oldest wine-growing villages in the world. Archaeological excavations carried out in 2010 revealed the oldest viticultural system in the world, dating back to 4100 BC.
The longest cableway in the world is located in Armenia
According to Guinness World Records, the world's longest non-stop cableway is located in Armenia, called "the Wings of Tatev”. Its length is 5752 m. This spectacular cableway connects Halidzor Village with Tatev Monastery and offers great views of the Vorotan River Gorge.
There are fountains with drinking water on the streets
In Armenia, running water is drinkable. You can open the tap anywhere and drink, it is absolutely harmless and even delicious. Moreover, in the yards of the houses and on the streets of Yerevan, there is a sort of source of water that Armenians call "pulpulak": a small construction one meter high, from which the water comes out like a small fountain.
Armenia is the home to the apricot
Few people know that apricot has been known in Europe for a long time under a different name. It was named "Armenian apple" because of its place of origin.
The Armenian bread Lavash belongs to the UNESCO list
The traditional Armenian bread Lavash was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2014. This bread with an exceptional taste can be stored for several months.
Armenian cognac "Dvin" was the favorite drink of Winston Churchill
Known as "brandy" for export, the famous "Armenian Cognac" deserves its name. Good Cognac and Armenia are synonyms. Armenian cognac has a long history. The first distillery of Yerevan was founded in 1877. Armenian cognac "Dvin" was the favorite drink of Winston Churchill.
