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Lake Sevan

Armenia
Ranked #6 of 26 attractions in Armenia
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Tehran
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

I have visited Lake Sevan the beautiful 3 times. One of those times was on March and the lake water was frozen. Walking on a 40cm thick ice and eating very fresh tiny lobsters is one of my greatest memories in life. I have also visited there in Summer with a tour and I enjoyed beautiful Zachkador valley (if I... More

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Lodz, Poland
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Lake Sevan is a special place. Beach and the whole infrastructure around is like an open air museum of soviet times. Everything looks like from the old movie. Getting there during the weekends is an adventure. Party with loud music and lots of vodca starts before midday. Be prepared for few shots cause peoples hospitality is amaizing. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011
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I rented a car and drove to the northern shore, which has no crowds and is very quiet. I can't describe the beauty of this lake and surrounding mountains. It makes you feel both inspired and powerless at the same time. If you want to spend a night, contact Tufenkian Hotels, it's a chain of hotels owned by a US... More

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Neapel
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011
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Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia and one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world. It is situated in the central part of the Republic of Armenia, inside the Gegharkunik Province, at the altitude of 1,900m above sea level. On the northwestern shore there is a monastic complex. Initially the monastery was built at the southern shore... More

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Rome, Italy
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011
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Zurich, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011
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Wien
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186 reviews 186 reviews
Reviews in 92 cities Reviews in 92 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011
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Köln
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 23, 2010
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