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Dilijan is a town in the North Armenian<\/a> province of Tavush.The city extends over 20 km on the banks of Aghstafa\u00a0 and is located at 1500 m altitude surrounded by mountains in the Dilijan National Park.<\/span><\/h5>\n
In Dilijan also Golovinka and Dilijanka flow into the Aghstev. The mountainous area covers 34,000 hectares of forest. Locals call it because of this idyllic location therefore also the “Little Switzerland” of Armenia. Dilijan is rich in mineral springs, and the “Dilijan” mineral water is said to have healing benefits.<\/span>
\nHealthcare : Due to the synthesis of natural health-improving physical components (clean air, mineral healing springs), Dilijan is an exceptional region. Given the above circumstances, in 1921 the first TB dispensary in Armenia (named after R.N. Ganjetsyan) was opened in Dilijan, and after a while the dispensary hospital, which operated until the 1980s. The hospital specialized in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, bile ducts of the liver and gall bladder, and diseases of the pancreas.<\/span><\/h5>\n

The city center is located on the right river bank, and here are the main shops and the most impressive houses. The restored Old Town with typical recognizable architecture is also located here: gray-stone houses with carved wooden balconies, platbands and attics. In the restored quarter, they tried to recreate the atmosphere of medieval Dilijan. It operates craft shops, bakes bread and rolls, and sells traditional souvenirs. The left bank of Agstev is more relaxing and healing: it houses the main pensions and resorts.<\/p>\n

Many well-known Armenian artists, composers, scientists and directors lived and live in Dilijan. Today, the city is considered one of the most intelligent cities in Armenia. A special pride of the city is considered to be a music school, many of whose graduates become students of the Yerevan Conservatory, and a music school. Within the city and in the district there are many holiday homes.The name “Dilijan” became well known to Soviet viewers after the release of the film “Mimino” in 1977. The character of F. Mkrtchyan Rubik was born just from Dilijan. This fact is marked by a monument erected in the city in 2011. The monument depicts the heroes of Mkrtchyan, Kikabidze and Leonov.
\nDilican, one of the most important tourist areas in Armenia, is especially popular for hiking and cycling in the nature reserve. Among the most visited places in the city is the Haghartsin monastery , The city is famous for the preservation of the traditional habitat and for its mineral water. Dilidjan National Park, where Parz Lake is located, is close to the city.<\/p>\n

Access : Coordinates: \/ It is situated at the junction of the M4 and M8 roads, halfway between Sevan and Vanadzor and on the border with the provinces of Lorri, Kotayk ‘and Geghark’unik’
\n\/ The nearest airport is Zvartnots in Yerevan. From here you can reach Dilijan by taxi (103 km) or by taxi to Yerevan North Station, and from here by bus \/ To get to Dilijan from Yerevan, one must first arrive at the Yerevan North Bus Station. From there the minibuses are sent for the price of 1000 AMD. The trip duration is about 3 hours. The shuttle buses depart every hour from 09:00 to 15:00.<\/p>\n

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