🇦🇲Armenia｜A country of faith that subverted my understanding

Before I came to Armenia, my understanding of Armenia was limited to the misery and darkness of thousands of years of catastrophe, but after I came to Yerevan, this country completely overturned my impression of it❗️ Armenia🇦🇲 is located between the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, at the foot of Mount Ararat where Noah's Ark docked. Nowadays, Yerevan has fashion and art, and the Soviet atmosphere can be seen everywhere, and the mysterious medieval monasteries, beautiful cross stones and Lake Sevan around Yerevan are even more charming❤️ 🔵City Walk🔵1-2 days🔵 🔸Yerevan Cascade Yerevan Grand Staircase (Picture 2-5) Visiting Yerevan without going to the Yerevan Stairs is like going to Paris without going to the Eiffel Tower🗼. The entire staircase is actually a modern art exhibition hall, divided into five floors, and you can take the escalator up. Each floor has an indoor exhibition hall that presents modern art works such as sculptures and paintings by local Armenian artists. Outside the stairs, each level has creative fountains and sculptures full of artistic spirit👍🏻 🌟Yerevan Opera House (Picture 15) The Yerevan Opera House and France Square are actually a crossroads. The statue of the French painter erected in the center of the circular square was a gift donated by the French government and was created by the famous Auguste Rodin. 🔸Echmiadzin Cathedral Echmiadzin⛪️ (Picture 8-11) ❤️The earliest church in the world, which has stood for more than 1,700 years. The museum in the cathedral houses many legendary and mythical treasures, including fragments of Noah's Ark and fragments of the cross riveted to Jesus, etc. 🚗Transportation: Taking a taxi from Yandex in the city costs about 💰2400 drams (approximately 42 RMB) and it is worth a visit👍🏻 🔸Saint Gayane Church (Picture 12) Right next to the Etchmiadzin Church, I was so lucky to meet a couple holding a wedding that day. They enthusiastically took photos with us and gave us lucky chocolates and small gifts🎁Every corner is filled with tranquility and sanctity😇 🔸Republic Square Republic Square (Picture 13-14) The exterior walls of many buildings throughout the square are pink. As night falls, the commercial street bars and restaurants are very lively. Although Armenia's economic aggregate is not large, the life of the locals is still very exquisite, the city is clean and tidy, and the public security is also very good. 🟠Surrounding tour🟠 There are many famous and unique monasteries scattered around Armenia⛪️ One-day tour with travel agency "Hyru" 💰9900 drams (approximately SGD 35) Itinerary👉🏻Lake Sevan--Dilijan town (short stop)--Goshavank Monastery--Haghartsin Monastery 🌟Sevan Lake🌊 (Picture 6-7) Blue tears of the Caucasus💧 SEVANAVANK Monastery Sevan means "black temple", and Lake Sevan is also named after this. Picturesque all seasons🎨 🌟Dilijan Town (Picture 17) One of the oldest towns in Armenia, although it was damaged in the earthquake, it is now recovering well. There are many interesting sculptures, the people in the town are also very smart, and there are many craftsmen producing various gadgets. 🌟Goshavank Monastery (Picture 16 on top) A typical example of architecture from the 12th to 13th centuries, it was built by medieval Armenian rulers. 🌟Haghartsin Monastery (picture 16 below) The ancient Byzantine monastery was an important center of learning during the Kiurikian dynasty (10th-13th centuries). The design of the conical roof of the monastery is also an outstanding representative of Armenian religious architecture from the 10th to 13th centuries. ✔️Armenia is the last stop in the Caucasus. I have so much to say. Faith and culture have never changed due to different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. On the contrary, every time they know that I am Chinese, they will be in awe🫡 and say: China is the best👍🏻I instantly broke my guard. How grateful I am to the great motherland and world peace for allowing me to feel the beauty and warmth of this world❤️ 👏🏻Picture 18-Picture 19 Encountered a group of students and Iranian friends at the Grand Staircase of Yerevan We talked and laughed and exchanged our stories with each other in English😄 That day happens to be my birthday🎂2024/2/17 The best birthday gift is that I understand that loving and being loved are both gifts from God🙏 Thank you❤️Caucasus Thank you❤️Armenia🇦🇲 #外游 #caucasus #yerevan