Shirak region with its center Gyumri is the miracle of Armenian North – west. If the guests of the country want to find out where the spirit, strength, humor and honor of the country come from, then they must by all means visit Shirak. This unique corner of the country is a wonderful source to accumulate unforgettable memories.

HARICHAVANK

HARICHAVANK
Monastic complex Harichavank is located in Harich village of Shirak region, on the Northern slope of Aragats Mount. The monastery was built in the 7-13th cc. This monument is one of the pearls...

RUSSIAN FORTRESS IN GYUMRI

RUSSIAN FORTRESS IN GYUMRI
“Black” Fortress in Gyumri was built in 1834. After the visit of Russian tsar Nikolai the First in Gyumri in 1837, the city was turned into a castle-fortress and then renamed in honor of Alexandra...

LAKE­ ARPI

LAKE­ ARPI
Lake Arpi is one of the hidden beauties of Armenia. It is situated on the plateau of Ashotsk, in the north-west of Armenia, which is known as the area with a minimum temperature in the Republic of Armenia...

TRCHKAN WATERFALL

TRCHKAN WATERFALL
Trchkan Waterfall is located above the River Chichkhan: on the left tributary of the River Pambak, which is situated on the border of Shirak and Lori regions of The Republic of Armenia. The River Chichkhan...