In the footsteps of Tumanyan | Dsegh

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Start | End time: 08:30 | 20:00

Duration:full day

Type of tour :special

Group size:10+

Language :Armenian

Start | End point: 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia | 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia

During the tour, we will visit the House-Museum of the great Armenian poet Hovhannes Tumanyan. After that, we will head to the Bardzrakash St. Gregory Monastery. This monastery is rich with numerous sculptures and historical inscriptions. The final stop will be Tumanyan’s beloved Lake Tzovyer.

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Exclusions

Entrance fee to the H. Tumanyan House-Museum - (1000 AMD), (schoolchildren, students and pensioners) - (500 AMD)

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Program

1. Hovhannes Tumanyan House-Museum

In the very heart of Dsegh is the father's house of poet Hovhannes Tumanyan, which has been turned into a house museum since 1939. The poet was born here and spent his childhood and youth years under these walls. About 300 valuable exhibits representing the life and activities of the great poet are preserved here. In 1994, a chapel was built in the yard of the house museum, where the poet's heart is summarized.

2. Bardzrakash St. Gregory Church

Saint Gregory of Bardzrakash was built in the 10th-13th centuries by the Mamikonian dynasty. It is located 2 km northeast of Dsegh village, on the slope of the Marts River. The complex comprises two adjacent churches, a vestibule, St. Harutyun Chapel, a Mamikonian dynasty mausoleum, and an oil press facility. The monastery bridge is located in the gorge.

3. Lake Tsover

Tsover Lake is 3 km southeast of Dsegh village, 1390 meters above sea level. It got its name in honor of a girl named Tsover, whose fate is connected with this place. The lake is 250 meters long, 200 meters wide at its widest point, and 4.5 meters deep at its maximum depth. Hovhannes Tumanyan repeatedly referred to this pond in his works because it was one of his favorite places, and he often came here.