The birthplace of an Armenian poet, writer, translator, and literary and public activist Hovhannes Tumanyan (1869-1923) in Dsegh village of Lori province was turned into House-Museum in 1939. Nearly 300 precious items representing the activity and life of the great writer are preserved here. The bust of the poet (created by A. Urartu, in 1953) is placed in the yard of the house-museum. A chapel, where the heart of the poet is preserved, was also constructed here in 1994.
The well-established transport infrastructure of Armenia allows to get to Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum by a private car or with the help of various travel companies which offer regular excursions and tours to different sights of the country. Due to the geographical location of Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum the trip will not seem long.
The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Hovhannes Tumanyan House Museum depends on the weather conditions.
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