{"id":2842,"count":2,"description":"Armenia is sited over the rocky highlands overlooking Mt Ararat. It is a country blessed with several tourist attractions\u2014 monasteries, forts, and churches. Some of the interesting places to visit in Armenia include the Tatev Monastery, Geghard, Amberd, Yerevan Zoo, Dalma Garden Mall, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Zvartnots Cathedral, Haghpat Monastery, Sanahin Monastery, and Hayravank Monastery. This landlocked country boasts of one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world \u2013 Lake Sevan. These are not the only tourist attractions in Armenia. There are five beautiful canyons in Armenia. It has over 200 curative mineral springs of varied composition and temperature. Other travel destinations include galleries, discotheques, nightclubs, and casinos.\r\n

Where is Armenia ?<\/h2>\r\nThe country of Armenia is in the Asia continent and the latitude and longitude for the country are 40.10\u00b0 N and 44.31\u00b0 E. Armenia Location Map<\/a><\/span>\r\n

Facts about Armenia<\/h2>\r\nArmenia gets its name from the Old Persian Behistun inscription as Armina.\r\n\r\nThe Republic of Armenia covers an area of 11,484 square miles. Its geographic coordinates are 40 00N, 45 00E.\r\n\r\nMore Facts<\/a><\/span>\r\n

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Forts & Castles in Armenia<\/h3>\r\nThe Forts and Castles of Armenia attract a large number of tourists. These forts and castles in Armenia are not only beautiful but they are the symbol of rich culture of Armenia. The Forts and Castles of Armenia tell a lot about the history of Armenia.\r\n\r\nAghjkaghala castle<\/b>\r\nThis castle of Armenia is an Armenian attraction and is located near Marduni, on the Getik River. You have to climb a peak to reach the castle.\r\n\r\nAmberd Fort<\/b>\r\nThis Fort of Armenia belongs to the 7 th century. It is just situated in the slopes of Mount Aragata. Byurakan village is just at a distance of four miles. The fort went to the hands of House of Pahlavuni after four centuries. Prince Vahram Vachutian Pahlavuni remodeled it. The fort was strengthened with strong walls. The fort has a doomed church with valuable inscriptions. The castle has a bath house also. The Seljuk Turks and the Mongols destroyed it in the 11 th and 13th century.\r\n\r\nErebuni Fortress was actually a military base built by king Argisti in 782 BC. It is situated in Yereman.\u00a0Namrun Kalesi was a beautiful castle in the Taurus Mountains and Armenian Hethumid princes lived here. The castle was earlier known as Lampron.\r\n

Museums in Armenia<\/h3>\r\nArmenia museums play a significant role in Armenia tourism. Some museums in Armenia also exhibits the age old history of the country as well as history of other neighboring countries. The famous Armenia museums :\r\n