A Copper Gem at The Near East Alaverdi

Alaverdi, a forgotten industrial town, which was a copper gem during Russian Empire and Soviet Armenia, is now reviving.

Alaverdi, sitting at the borader area to Georgia; 2.5 hours driving from Tblisi while it is 3.5 hours away from the Armenia captial Yerevan.

The stunning landscape could easily explain how Armenian tackling the challenge in the past, in a humble way.

The aged monasteries could draw the best religious picture for the area; for the country who turned Christianity 1700 years ago.

However, the local hospitality nowadays is bringing travellers a unique experience. Despite of industrial transform, unemployment and Russian influence, the village is now ready to run away from the golden soviet and copper past for a new adventure.

It always deserves a place in Armenian history and its mentioning, along with its rich, fruitful history and the genuine people.

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