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Το αρχαίο χριστιανικό συγκρότημα ναών Νοραβάνκ στα βουνά της Αρμενίας Noravank is a medieval Armenian monastery standing out not only with its appearance but also the surrounding marvellous scenery. It is believed that in the place of the monastery there used to be a sacred site. The monastery was built in the 12th century in...
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Daughter of Pascal & Anne Marie Nicolaïdès, Sophi with her daughter Klara at Maison carrée, France. Η κόρη του ζεύγους Πασκάλ & Άννη Μαρί Νικολαΐδη, Σόφη, με την κόρη της Κλάρα στο Maison carree στη Γαλλία. Le temple hellénistique de Garni (Arménie) est maintenant jumelé avec la Maison carrée (temple romain) de Nîmes (France)! The...
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Walls and columns of the House of Theseus in Paphos Cyprus. By Rick Powell Looking for amazing things to do in Paphos, Cyprus? While this semi-tropical island is famous for its beautiful clean beaches, warm azure seas, abundant sunshine, and fabulous Mediterranean cuisine, it’s much more than just a warm-weather holiday destination. Located in the eastern...
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Party at the carnival parade in Limassol Cyprus. By Rick Powell PostedMay 8, 2023, Updated August 15, 2023 //  by Rick PowellLeave a Comment Are you looking for a way to make your vacation in Cyprus unforgettable? Then consider adding a Cyprus festival to your travel plans. The third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus is at the...
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One of the most sacred and visited sites in Armenia Μοναστήρι Κχορ Βιράπ, ένα από τα πιο ιερά και επισκέψιμα μέρη στην Αρμενία In the province of Ayrarat of ancient Great Armenia, on the slope of one of the hills of the historic city of Artashat, the ancient Armenian capital, Khor Virap monastery is located....
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Κοιλάδα Αζάτ με τον ασυνήθιστο σχηματισμό βράχων, που θυμίζει εκκλησιαστικό όργανο, γι’ αυτό και οι ντόπιοι το αποκαλούμε πέτρινη συμφωνία. In the province of Kotayk, not far from the village Garni is situated one of the most well-known and beautiful natural monuments of Armenia – Symphony of Stones. It is said that this natural monument...
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Temple of Garni. The most important monument of ancient and pre-Christian Armenia Ναός του Γκαρνί. Το σημαντικότερο μνημείο της αρχαίας και προχριστιανικής Αρμενίας The temple was built in conformity with the canons of classical Greek architecture and outwardly is very similar to the well-known Temple of Athena in Greece. The temple’s facade is decorated by...
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Το Μουσείο «Θησαυροφυλάκιο του Ετσμιατζίν», Αρμενία At the rear of the Cathedral church is the “Treasury of Etchmiadzin” Museum which houses precious objects and relics collected by the church, including the Holy Lance, the weapon used by a Roman soldier to pierce the side of Christ while he was still nailed to the cross. Στο...
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“Vatican” of Armenia – Το «Βατικανό» της Αρμενίας Etchmiadzin, the religious center of the country and the seat of the Armenian Patriarchate, the “Vatican” of Armenia. The name Etchmiadzin in Armenian language means “Descent of the Only Begotten Son”. Το Ετσμιατζίν, είναι το θρησκευτικό κέντρο της χώρας και η έδρα του Αρμενικού Πατριαρχείου, το «Βατικανό» της...
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Το Μνημείο της Μητέρας Αρμενίας, Ερεβάν, Αρμενία A symbol of freedom, democracy and pure patriotism, the Statue of Mother Armenia, stands on a hill overlooking Yerevan, makes it look like a guardian of the Armenian capital. Σύμβολο της ελευθερίας, της δημοκρατίας και του αγνού πατριωτισμού, το άγαλμα της Μητέρας Αρμενίας, που στέκεται σε έναν λόφο με...
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