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Discover Armenia

A bridge between Florence and Yerevan

Armenia is a small country nestled in the mountains of the Caucasus, yet its heart is immense.​ At Ararat in Florence we share the soul of an ancient, generous land — where food, wine and spirituality have lived side by side for centuries.
Discover what to see in Armenia, its traditions, its landscapes and its flavors — and feel a little at home before you even travel.

History

Explore Armenia Through Its People, Stories and Traditions

A gateway to our cultural mini-portal: short sections, videos and a horizontal scroll of curated highlights.​ Your introduction to Armenia, its history, culture, cuisine and places worth exploring for your next Armenia vacation.

History

Explore Armenia Through Its People, Stories and Traditions

A gateway to our cultural mini-portal: short sections, videos and a horizontal scroll of curated highlights.​ Your introduction to Armenia, its history, culture, cuisine and places worth exploring for your next Armenia vacation.

Armenia’s History

From the origins of Christianity to medieval kingdoms and modern
independence, Armenia’s history is one of the world’s oldest and
most fascinating.

●​ Mount Ararat
●​ King Tigran
●​ IIndependence 1991

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Notable Armenians

Meet the artists, composers, thinkers and dreamers who shaped Armenian culture and left their mark on the world.

●​ Komitas,
●​ Aram Khachaturian,
●​ Charles Aznavour,
●​ Hovhannes Aivazovsky,

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Heritage & Monasteries

Armenia is a land of stone and silence: monasteries carved into cliffs, ancient sanctuaries and UNESCO World Heritage sites that tell 1,700 years of Christian history.

●​ Geghard ·
●​ Tatev ·
●​ Khor Virap ·
●​ Noravank ·
●​ Haghpat ·
●​ Sevanavank.

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Armenian Diaspora

The Armenian Diaspora is one of the world’s oldest global communities: a living network shaped by resilience, memory and cultural pride. From Italy to France, the Middle East, the US and beyond, Armenians have carried their traditions, cuisine and identity across continents.

●​ Italy ·
●​ France ·
●​ Middle East ·
●​ United States ·
●​ South America

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Armenian Cuisine

Every Armenian dish tells a story.​

Spices, slow fire, Lavash bread and the warmth of shared tables — a heritage that lives every day inside our restaurant in Florence.

●​ Khorovats ·
●​ Tolma ·
●​ Lavash ·
●​ Harissa ·
●​ Basturma.

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Armenian Wines

From the world’s oldest known winery to today’s producers beneath Mount Ararat, Armenian wine is the breath of a millennia-old civilization.

●​ Areni ·
●​ Voskevaz ·
●​ Zorah ·
●​ ArmAs ·

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Armenian Cognac

Elegant, amber and legendary — Armenian brandy (famously loved by Churchill) is a national treasure and an icon of Armenian craftsmanship.

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Experience Armenia with Ararat

Every time you dine at Ararat, you travel to Armenia without leaving Florence.​ Sit down, taste, listen — our dishes are a way to discover a land far away, yet full of familiar warmth.

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