On a trip to Armenia, you will frequently be reminded that Armenia was the world's first officially Christian country. You will have a hard time forgetting this as a tourist, since countless monasteries are among Armenia's premier tourist attractions. Fortunately for those who might otherwise suffer monastery fatigue, many of these monasteries are built in places of incredible natural beauty, making the sites of monasteries like Tatev, Noravank, Haghartsin, Haghpat and Geghard well worth a visit even without the impressive, millennia old monasteries found there.

Since 2001, when Armenia celebrated the 1,700th anniversary of the nation’s conversion to Christianity, the growth in the number of tourists has grown by about 25% every year. Straddling Europe and Asia in the lesser Caucasus Mountains, an ex-Soviet state, with a culture over 3,000 years old and examples of ancient architecture and art all over the countryside, this beautiful country offers something exotic for many tourists.

European Union passport holders and nationals of Schengen Agreement member states can now enter Armenia without a visa and stay for a period of up to 180 days per year. Together with other countries, that means the list of passports that don't need a visa now includes: Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan. Passport holders of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Sierra Leone, Tunisia, and Vietnam require an invitation, and must apply for a visa at the nearest embassy/consulate before arriving.

Temperatures in Armenia generally depend upon elevation. Mountain formations block the moderating climatic influences of the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, creating wide seasonal variations. On the Armenian Plateau, the mean midwinter temperature is 0° C, and the mean midsummer temperature exceeds 25° C. Average precipitation ranges from 250 millimeters per year in the lower Arax River valley to 800 millimeters at the highest altitudes. Despite the harshness of winter in most parts, the fertility of the plateau's volcanic soil made Armenia one of the world's earliest sites of agricultural activity. The weather changes according to the great variety of geographic terrain. While it may be sunny and hot in the Ararat valley, 60 kilometers away in Sevan it may be cold and rainy, and snowing in the upper regions of Aragats. Common July temperatures range between Ararat Valley highs of 25-300 C (77-860 F) to middle mountain regions summer highs of 18-200 C (64-680 F). The absolute recorded high was 420 C (107.60 F), in Ararat Valley. Common January temperatures range between Ararat Valley lows of -5 to -70 C (23 to 190 F), with an absolute recorded minimum of -300 C (-220 F); to middle mountain regions common lows of -8 to -120 C (16 to 120 F) and an absolute low of -460 C (-460 F) recorded at Arpi. The average number of frost-free days in Armenia is 250 in Ararat Valley, and 150-200 days in the middle mountain areas. In the upper elevations no more than 30-50 days are considered frost-free.

Armenia also have a fantastic dishes (most people says, that is the best in the world). Khorovats (BBQ) which can be pork, lamb, chicken or beef. Usually, it is flavored with onions and other Armenian spices. Tomatoes, eggplant and bell peppers are also part of the khorovats meal.

Armenia isn't famous for his hotels, but there're some inetersting hotels where you can have a rest. People often come to this country to see the eldest churches of the world. Look !

1. IBC Europe Hotel - Artsakh

IBC Europe Hotel  Artsakh is a Hotel with 32 rooms (3 Single, 21 Doubles/Double Twins, 7 Suites 1 presidential lux ), Business-Centre, Totally-equipped and capacious conference- hall, restaraunt, breathtaking  sky lounge bar on the roof, lobby bar, sauna/pool, SPA salon, beauty salon, gym hall, billiards, travel agency and car rental. Rooms also have 

2. Aghveran Park Resort

3. Golden Palace Hotel - Yerevan

4. Marriott Hotel - Yerevan

Keeping the best traditions of Marriott International the hotel welcomes the most demanding visitors with a wide range of services, entertainment opportunities and season special offers available. Being located in the heart of the capital of Armenia-Yerevan, the hotels also provides the guests with quick access to most of sightseeing places, theatres and concert halls in Yerevan.

5. Shushi Grand Hotel - Artsakh

To explain to curious people why Shushi attracts so many people is understandable because this little district of 5000 people is full of History and surprises. Shushi offers to visitors a breathtaking view of the landscapeand of the mountains. Each year, Shushi welcomes famous musicians and generates the venue for thousands of people. Moreover, Shushi historically was the capital of the Karabagh and owns many historical sites such as the Forteress and the Cathedral. Charming, with traditions and history, this is what defines perfectly this region full of character. Shushi is not only a great destination but also a revealing place where visitors can enjoy their stay in the ecotourism. Located about 11km far from Stepanakert.