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Northern Armenia


The beekeeper owner of this B&B built cabins where live bees tend to hives beneath the mattresses. Don't panic, they can't get inside the sleeping area. While we can't confirm that sleeping over bees does what the owner says it does – treat anxiety, depression, tiredness and even hangovers – this is a unique experience you won't bee-lieve.


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1. Mikoyan Museum

1.35 MILES

This Soviet-era museum is a shrine to brothers Anastas and Artyom Mikoyan. Anastas was in charge of administering food in the USSR and survived 60 years…

2. Sanahin Monastery

1.37 MILES

Sanahin is a World Heritage site packed with ancient graves, darkened chapels and medieval study halls. The inner sanctum of the cross-shaped Surp…

3. St Astvatsatsin Church

3.61 MILES

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4. Haghpat Monastery

3.66 MILES

Occupying a commanding position overlooking the gorge, this monastery has atmosphere and architectural splendour in spades. Founded around 976 by Queen…

5. Kobayr Monastery

6.14 MILES

Perched above the hamlet of Kobayr is the 12th-century monastery of the same name. The main church has some partially restored Georgian-style frescoes and…

6. Akhtala Monastery

7.51 MILES

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7. Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum

9.06 MILES

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8. Hnevank

10.2 MILES

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