Mystical revelation, love for the native land, enthusiasm, respect for the past, revival of the memory of an outstanding medieval thinker, a visual and tangible connection between history and modernity, enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty - these are some of the components of the appearance of a new point on the tourist map of Armenia: the cave-fortress complex "Zarni-Parni."

The origins of Maran date back to 1828-30 whem Sargis and his wife Maran repatriated from Persia to the Armenian province of Vayots Dzor. Sargis's son expanded the vineyard his parents had planted and called it Marani as a tribute to his mother. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the descendants of the family revitalized the traditions, launching the first commercial wines under Maran brand. The company nowadays owns 5 ha of vineyards in the Vayots Dzor province, which applied for organic certification in 2019. The wine brands include "Noravank", "Bagratuni" and the newest one, "Malahi"

When you’re pondering your next trip, you are unlikely to book Armenia. The country has wrongly been overlooked as a go-to destination for tourists. But if you visit, you will find a rich cultural heritage where ancient sights and delicious food abound. Throw in the friendly atmosphere (and copious opportunities for extreme sports) and it’s clear that Armenia’s reputation is due for a change. Here are the top 10 reasons to visit Armenia.

Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and now it is 2801 years old. It is older than Rome itself. Look at our article to learn more about our capital city.