Dilijan
52 places
TUMO Dilijan
Dilijan, TUMO Centre for Creative Technologies
TUMO Dilijan Center is situated in the Armenian city of Dilijan. It offers educational programs for teenagers aged 12-18 in programming, web development, robotics, and 3D modeling. Summer camps, open workshops, film screenings and discussions, as well as courses in design, animation, music, photography, and filmmaking are held here. The center is part of the mobile TUMO-box network and was opened in 2013 with support from the Central Bank of Armenia.
VereV Rope Park
Dilijan, urban park forest and park area
VereV rope park is situated in Dilijan forest-park area. It features 46 obstacles ranging from 3 to 10 meters high, divided into five difficulty levels. Total route length amounts to approximately 485 meters. A distinctive feature of the park are six-meter climbing walls. VereV is Armenia's longest ropes course and opened in 2020 near the tourist information center.
Dilijan Amphitheatre
Dilijan, city park
Dilijan Amphitheater is situated in Dilijan's city park. It is a modern open-air venue built by local authorities in 2009. Architectural ensemble includes amphitheater, sculpture of a girl with a pitcher, classical arch with columns styled after ancient Greek architecture. From observation deck there is scenic view on Dilijan's surroundings. Cultural events and concerts take place here for residents and visitors.
Akhnabatskaya Tisovaya Roshcha
Tavush Province, near Agavnavanka
Ahnabatskaya Tisovaya Roshcha is situated near Agavnavank, at an altitude of 1400-1700 meters above sea level. It is a special protected natural area where ancient tisses grow, aged up to 400 years old, with trunk diameters of 70-90 cm and heights up to 25 m. Tis wood is known for its resistance to decay and has been used traditionally. Special value is attributed to relict specimens which are natural monuments.
Agasi Handzhyan Villa
Dilijan, land of Hanjyan villa
Agasi Handzhyan Villa built in 1936 is an architectural monument of Soviet modernism. The rounded composition of the building stands out among other city structures. It was a summer residence created for political figure Agasi Handzhyan who did not get to use it due to his death in the same year. Currently, the villa has historical monument status and previously hosted culinary and wine festivals of Dilizhan.
Dilijan Geological Museum and Art Gallery
Dilijan, Myasnikyana St, 28
The Geological Museum and Dilijan Art Gallery are situated at Myasnikyan Street, 28. Established in 1950, this ethnographic museum introduces visitors to the city's history, lifestyle of its inhabitants and natural environment of the region. The art gallery showcases works by Armenian and foreign artists including Aivazovsky, Surenyan, Bashindzhagyan, Saryan and Kent. The new museum building was opened in 2010 following reconstruction and construction.
Arikar Mountain
Tavush Province, near Dilizhana
Mount Ayikar rises 2767 meters above sea level in Tavush Province of Armenia, part of the Lesser Caucasus mountain system. At its peak there is a famous suspended rock "Simba" from which an impressive view opens onto surrounding valleys. The route to the top is considered difficult and requires special preparation.
Dima Mountain
Dilijan National Park, Ijevan Ridge
Dimaç Mountain rises on the Ijevan Ridge, being part of Dilijan National Park. Its height reaches approximately 2,378 meters above sea level. Ascending to its peak is challenging and takes considerable time. From the observation point, picturesque views of nearby mountains and valleys of Tavush region unfold. Nearby there are waterfalls such as Shagot. Forested slopes and high-mountain meadows give the area a unique natural charm. Accessing the summit can be done via Agarcan Monastery or Ovk village.
Dilijan City Stadium
Dilijan, city park
Dilijan City Stadium is situated within the city park. Until mid-1960s it was a fruit garden. In the 1950s there was already a football field here where regular local sports and cultural events took place. Today the stadium is part of the public and recreational area of the park.
Goshavank
near Dilijan, village Gosh
Goshavank - an ancient monastic complex from the 12th to 13th centuries situated near the village of Gosh close to Dilijan. Known for its unique khachkar called "embroidered," it also features sundials on the southern facade. The site is associated with medieval scholar and writer Mkhitar Gosh who participated in its restoration after the earthquake destruction of 1188. The road to Goshavank often passes through picturesque forests and includes stops at Parz Lake and Gosh Lake within the national park.
Dilijan Culture Palace
Dilijan, Soviet administrative center
Dilijan Culture Palace was an important part of Soviet urban development arising after 1958. It served as the center of cultural and social life for the city, situated near the municipal council, cinema, library and department store.
Jukhtakvank
near Dilizhana
Jukhtakvank — monastic complex near Dilijan including two nearby churches known under the common name "twin monastery". The complex dates back to XI-XIII centuries and is part of Dilijan National Park's cultural heritage. It features construction inscriptions with master Sargis' name. One church, Surb Astvatsatsin, has an exact reinforcement date — late 1980s. Another church, Surb Grigor, was built before 1201. The monastery is popular among tourists due to its short forest route from the city.
Dilijan Music School
Dilijan, city center
Dilijan Music School, founded in 1946, is an important part of the cultural heritage of the resort city. It is closely linked to the Composers' Creativity House and contributes to preserving the musical tradition of the region, being an integral component of its educational infrastructure.
Dilijan State Drama Theatre
Dilijan, city center
Dilijan State Drama Theatre is situated in the city center of Dilijan. Established in 1932, it is an important cultural institution reflecting the city's theatrical tradition linked to summer theater "Rotonda". The theatre continues to foster Dilijan's stage life during both Soviet and post-Soviet periods.
Dilijan National Park
Dilijan and surroundings
Dilijan National Park spreads out in northeastern Armenia covering over 240 sq km. It protects unique forests with oak and beech trees, mineral springs and diverse animal and plant species. Natural landmarks include lakes Parz and Gosh, forest area known as Drunkard's Forest. The park features historical monasteries Agarcin, Goshavank, Djukhtakvank and Matosavank. A program to restore Caucasian elk is supported by the park administration. Some of its trails are integrated into the Transcaucasian Trail network.
Dilijan Segment Transcaucasian Trail
Dilijan National Park
The Dilijan segment of Transcaucasian Trail goes through the Dilijan National Park. Here there are marked routes with maps and basic infrastructure for tourists. Travelers can explore picturesque Tavush forests, natural landscapes, lakes, and ancient monasteries. The section is intended for multi-day hiking trips.
Dilijan Composers' Creativity House
Dilijan, city forest part
The Composers' Creativity House "Dilijan" is situated in the forested part of Dilijan city, built in 1963. Initially it was an eight-cottage complex serving as an important cultural hub for composers and musicians of the USSR. Notable figures such as Arama Hachaturyan, Dmitry Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, Martiros Saryan and Maya Plisetskaya worked and gathered there. Surrounded by mountain forests, it symbolizes the cultural significance of Dilijan during Soviet times.
Dilijan City Hall Building
Dilijan, Soviet administrative center
The city council building in Dilizhan is part of an ensemble constructed after 1958. It is included in the Soviet administrative complex of the city and forms its administrative core. The architecture of the building reflects modernist trends of mid-twentieth century.
Artificial Lake City Park
Dilijan, city park
Artificial lake of Dilijan city park - central water body with well-maintained walking paths and green plantations. In Soviet times boats used to sail on it. The lake was designed by architect Seyran Avetisyan and completed in 1965. A bridge leads from the city's information center over the pond.
Old Dilijan Historical Complex
Dilijan, Sharambeyana St
Old Dilijan - reconstructed historical quarter on Sharambeyan Street combining traditional architectural motifs with modern tourism functions. Narrow streets, stone lower floors and wooden balconies create an atmosphere of late 19th early 20th century. It houses hotels, workshops, shops, cafes and museum spaces allowing to get acquainted with city traditions. Tufenkian Complex Old Dilijan opened in 2004 and became an important part of the quarter.
Tufenkian Old Dilijan Complex
Dilijan, Sharambeyana St, 1
Tufenkian Old Dilijan Complex is situated at Sharambeyan Street, 1 in Dilijan city. It comprises 18 rooms and is part of the Tufenkian Heritage Hotels network. Its facilities include specialized workshops and craft studios, a restaurant serving dishes from western Armenian cuisine, and guest house Ananov. The architecture of the complex features characteristic old Dilijan carved wooden balconies.
Ditaran Dome Cinema
Dilijan, city park
Ditaran dome cinema is situated in Dilijan's city park. Its unique shape enables immersive movie showings. The building combines the functions of a cinema and an educational center.
Rotunda Summer Theatre
Dilijan, historical park
Summer theater "Rotonda" is situated in the historical park of Dilijan. Built by city residents at the end of the 19th century. Here for the first time in 1905 they showed the play "Pepo" by Gabriel Sunkyan. After the closure of the theater in 1948 cultural life in the area continued with concerts and literary evenings. Performances were given by theatrical groups from Tbilisi, Baku and Alexandropol. The building was located in a picturesque part of the city.
Matosavank
near Dilizhana
Matosavank - ruins of a small forest monastery near Dilijan. The complex includes a church, gavit and library built in 1205. Today only fragments of buildings remain. Adjacent is a medieval cemetery. The monastery is surrounded by Dilijan National Park forests and often visited together with Jukhtakvank monument.
UWC Dilijan International School
Dilijan, Getapnya St, 7
UWC Dilijan International School is situated in Dilijan at Getapny Street, 7. It was established in 2006 and officially opened in 2014. Here they implement the international IBDP program for high school students. The campus includes a football field and an orchard. This school became the first in Armenia with a BREEAM certificate and received recognition for public infrastructure. More than 180 solar panels have been installed.
Sputnik Cinema Place
Dilijan, urban park area
The building of cinema "Sputnik" was located on the territory of Dilijan city's urban park. Opened for operation in 1961, it ceased its activities after the devastating earthquake of 1988 and subsequent complete destruction by the end of the 1990s. Now there remains only the memory of this once-popular cultural site.
Dilijan Mineral Spring
Dilijan, mountain area of spring source
In Dilijan there is a well-known mineral spring called "Dilijan", whose water is used for producing the eponymous mineral water. The spring is associated with cultural heritage through its mention in the film "Mimi no Mimi". The city is renowned for its natural healing resources and is a popular mountain climate and balneological resort.
Agavnavank Monastery
Tavush Province, Agavnavank village
Agavnavank - an ancient monastery from the 11th to 12th centuries situated in Agavnavank village, Tavush region. Hidden among the ancient grove of relict tisov, it attracts tourists with its quiet monastic traditions and picturesque views. Only some buildings and ruins of agricultural structures have survived in the monastery. The complex's name is linked to a legend about doves that once lived there. Agavnavank is included in the tourist routes of Dilijan National Park.
Agharkhin Monastery
near Dilijan, Agarcin Gorge
Agharcin Monastery is situated in the forested Dilizhan National Park canyon. This is a medieval architectural complex formed from the X-XIII centuries. The main structures include Surb Astvatsatsin Church (1281 AD) and Surb Stepanos (1244 AD), as well as gavit, refectory, khachkars and utility buildings. Legend associates the monastery's name with an eagle soaring above it during its consecration. Harmoniously blending into the surrounding forest landscape, the monastery attracts tourists with its beauty and history.
Ashot Babayan Museum-Workshop
Dilijan, Myasnikyana St, 28
Ashot Babayan's Museum-Workshop is located in Dilizhan on Myasnikyan Street, 28. Entry is free. It features an unique exhibition of handmade wooden items shaped as figures and fairy-tale objects. A distinctive feature is the decorative object "Vasilysa's House" with an arch. The workshop is situated in the house where Ashot Babayan himself was born and raised. Among exhibits stand out works such as "Heart of Danko" and the lamp Jinni. Over one hundred unusual wooden items are collected in the collection. Babayan began working with wood after his grandson was born.
Ovaness Sharameyan Museum of Folk Art
Dilijan, Getapnya St
Ovanes Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Art is situated in the center of Dilijan on Getapny Street. It houses traditional handicrafts and artworks from the region such as woodworking, lacework, ceramics, dolls and painting. The museum building blends harmoniously with the historical urban architecture and forms part of cultural routes of Old Dilijan.
Educational Research Center of Armenia's Central Bank
Dilijan, Central Bank campus
The Educational Research Center of Armenia's Central Bank is situated in Dilijan since 2013 it organizes regional and international economic conferences. The building is designed in an original neo-futuristic style by architect Levon Khristaporyan. An exhibition showcases the history of Armenian currency and ancient trade links of the region including coins from the 4th century BC. The center also implements retraining programs for employees of the central bank. Nearby there is a museum dedicated to the Armenian drama.
Goš Lake
Dilijan National Park, near village Gosh
Lake Gosh is situated in Dilizhan National Park near village Gosh surrounded by dense forests and mountain slopes formed due to landslide. To visit it requires an approximately 3-kilometer hiking route through forested landscape connecting trails leading to another lake — Parz. The nearby area's ecosystem is rich with birds and insects. There is no tourist infrastructure so prior preparation is necessary for the journey.
Parz Lake
near Dilijan, Parz Lake
Lake Parz is situated near Dilijan, surrounded by dense forest and part of Dilijan National Park. Its name derives from words "clear" or "transparent", highlighting the purity and transparency of water. Infrastructure for recreation is developed here: there are boats, rope park, zip line and walking trail. In autumn, the lake is decorated with beautiful forest reflections. It serves as starting point or intermediate stop on routes to settlements Gosh and Goshavank.
50th Anniversary Monument of Soviet Armenia
Dilijan, city panoramic area
In Dilizhan, in the city overview area, stands a monument commemorating the 50th anniversary of Soviet Armenia. Made in the form of a large white five-pointed star, the monument symbolizes fifty years of Soviet power. Installed in 1970, it is styled after Soviet modernism and can be seen from various viewing points. The monument is dedicated to an important historical event and is recognized as a symbol of the city.
Memorial to Warriors of Great Patriotic War
Dilijan, memorial zone
The monument to the warriors of the Great Patriotic War is located in the memorial zone of Dilijan city. It is part of the city's park area and included in the catalog of city monuments GoToDili. Separately highlighted is the memorial dedicated to participants of events from 1941-1945 years.
Milo's Monument
Dilijan, city centre
In the center of Dilijan there is a bronze monument to the heroes of the Soviet film "Mimi-no": Ruben Khachikyan, Valiko Mizandari and Ivan Volokhov. The composition is complemented by a fountain resembling a well-known phrase about Dilijan water. The monument, opened in 2011, has become a popular city attraction and an important photo spot.
Dilijan Government Sanatorium
Dilijan, road to Parz Lake
Government sanatorium in Dilizhan is a monument of Soviet architectural heritage. It is situated along the road to Lake Parz and has historical significance as part of the city's development as a mountain-climate resort. Today the building operates in reduced capacity, originally intended for the rest of military families.
Drunk Forest
Dilijan National Park, near Dilijan
Section of coniferous forest near Dilijan known as "Drunk Forest". Trees here have an unusual tilt of trunks, forming an odd landscape. Cause of such growth are landslide processes. Forest included in nature routes of national park and accessible via small trail from residential area of city. From the site there is a picturesque view on surrounding valleys.
Agstev River
Dilijan, Agstev Valley
River Agstev flows through the picturesque valley of Dilijan city surrounded by forested hills. Here is located the campus of international school UWC Dilijan. Local urban plans include development of public areas along the riverbanks, promoting comfortable recreation for residents and visitors of the resort. Agstev is an important part of the natural landscape forming the unique appearance of the region.
Sharambeyan Street Crafts Workshop
Dilijan, Sharambeyana St
Sharambeyan Street in Dilizhan is known for its craft workshops where visitors learn about traditional Armenian crafts. There is a workshop run by Grigor Ovsepian who creates wooden items with characteristic Armenian ornaments and letters. Several generations of local artisans have their shops and studios in the area. Tourists can participate in master classes and tours to gain deeper insight into the culture and customs of the region. Local souvenirs are popular due to their unique style and quality. The street blends seamlessly into the cultural landscape of the Tufenkian Old Dilijan complex.
Armenia Sculpture in Image of Goddess Anahit
Dilijan, city center
In the city center of Dilizhan there is a sculpture "Armenia" depicting an ancient goddess Anahit. This piece of urban art symbolizes Armenia and is an important part of the city's tourist route. The sculpture is included in the official catalog of attractions of Dilizhan.
Czar of Forests Sculpture
Дилижан, территория виллы Агаси Ханджяна
Sculpture "Tsar Lesa" in Dilizhan - creation of Armenian master Ara Sargsyan. Made from unique two-trunked pine wood. Wooden figure symbolizes the greatness of nature and inspires visitors considering the artistic history of the city. The sculpture's image resembles a person with raised arms created by the form of the tree itself.
Sharambeyan Street Lookout Point
Dilijan, Sharambeyana St
Observation deck on Sharambeyan Street in Dilizhan offers views of forested slopes surrounding the city. It is part of the pedestrian route through Old Dilizhan and popular among tourists for photographing panoramas of Dilizhan and its surroundings.
Soviet Administrative Center Dilijan
Dilijan, central administrative area
The administrative center of Dilizhan is designed in mid-20th century modernist style. It includes buildings such as city hall, cultural palace, library, cinema, department store and communication center. The central element of the ensemble was Lenin monument. The center requires careful reconstruction while preserving the original modernist concept. Landscaping activities intensified after the city was granted resort status in 1958. Some structures have lost their initial purposes.
Dilijan Tourist Information Centre
Dilijan, city park
Tourist information center in Dilizhan is located in the city park. It was organized with support from local authorities and international organizations. Visitors can rent bicycles, scooters and necessary equipment for hiking here. The center provides information about attractions of the city and surroundings, serves as a starting point for tours and walks. Guests can also buy maps and souvenirs there.
Sharambeyan Street
Dilijan, historic centre
Sharambeyan Street in Dilijan's historical center is one of the oldest pedestrian streets of the city. It connects craft quarters with museums and the Old Dilijan complex. Houses are decorated with red tiled roofs, wooden verandas and carved balconies. There are workshops and shops of local artisans preserving traditions of ceramics, woodworking, jewelry making and carpet weaving. The street retains examples of traditional Armenian folk architecture.
Matinov Fountain
Dilijan, historic centre
Matinov Decorative Fountain is situated in Dilijan's historical center, installed in 1880, associated with Vaan Matinov's name. It is located near his family's house and part of the route to Rotonda. This architectural monument decorates the old section of the city.
Central Library Named after Lazaros Agayan
Dilijan, city library
Central Lazaro Agayan Library in Dilijan city - one of Armenia's oldest public libraries founded in 1908; it started its activities alongside local church-school but soon separated to become an independent entity. Its first librarian was teacher Ovanes Zakarjan. The library's collections include Armenian, Russian classics as well as world literature along with specialized works on philosophy, medicine, agriculture and other fields.
Central Square Dilijan
Dilijan, city centre
Central Dilijan Square is situated in the historical center of the city. It unites old buildings, park and craft district. Nearby are monuments to heroes from the movie "Mimi-no". From the square starts the way to the city's park with pond and pedestrian paths. This is a key public place of the resort connected with the main tourist route along old Dilijan and Sharambeyan Street.
Dilijan Central Park
Dilijan, city centre
Dilijan Central Park is situated in the city center. Previously it was the Watolin family's private garden and the "Sputnik" cinema. During Soviet times there were attractions and sports fields in the park. In 1965 an artificial lake was created. Modern development began after the 1988 earthquake when the park became the work of Dilijan Development Foundation. Nowadays a modern sports field is open in the park.
Caspian Deer Breeding Centre
Dilijan National Park, Tavush Province
The center for breeding the caucasian elk is located in Dilijan National Park, Tavush region. Since 2018, efforts have been made to restore the population of elks brought from Iran. Enclosures are equipped with fences and feeding systems to help preserve the species listed in Armenia's Red Book. The center aims to breed animals for subsequent natural reintroduction into the wild of the country.
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