Introducing Ijevan
Surrounded by forested mountains and with the Aghstev River running through its centre, Ijevan is the attractive capital of Tavush marz. Ijevan means ‘caravanserai’ or ‘inn’ and the town has been on a major east–west route for millennia. The local climate is warmer than Dilijan, and the town is the centre of a wine-growing district with some very acceptable white table wines. The town has some handsome early-20th-century buildings, a big shuka, a winery and a little museum. Outside the town there are opportunities for horse riding and hiking.
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The local authorities are trying to encourage tourism, though the process has been slow: no one in the tourist office speaks English and most of the dozen or so listed B&Bs seem to only exist on paper. Still, there are some decent cafés in town and a friendly local populace.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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